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THOMAS ALLEN

THOMAS ALLEN

Davenport,Iowa

Summary

Experienced Paramedic/HSE Coordinator with a strong background in leadership and over a decade of experience in Safety Management, advanced life support care and emergency response. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OFFSHORE PARAMEDIC/COORDINATOR

PHARAMASAFE
11.2021 - Current
  • I work as an offshore paramedic/HSE coordinator for Pharma-Safe, a company that offers specialized medical and HSE remote services to the oil and gas sector
  • My role involves administering first aid offshore, aiming to prevent additional illnesses or incidents according to company protocols
  • If needed, I seek advice from medical authorities for advanced life support and determine if a patient needs to be transported to a hospital
  • Assist the offshore managers/supervisors on the job site which may include ordering supplies/equipment, planning emergency response plans or arranging the transporting of equipment.
  • Foster team safety culture through regular meetings, first aid training, and WAH drills, enhancing crew preparedness and emergency response capabilities
  • Perform drug screenings or breathalyzer test to minimize health risks and incidents in the workplace
  • Maintain rigorous health and safety standards via inductions, hygiene inspections, and water testing, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
  • Adapt medical and HSE protocols across varied work sites, including offshore platforms, vessels, and land-based facilities, to meet unique operational challenges
  • Optimize operational efficiency through streamlined logistics and cost tracking.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through thorough risk assessments and proactive hazard identification.

EMERGENCY ROOM PARAMEDIC

GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Administer medications per protocol, ensuring accurate documentation of all care provided
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care in emergency situations
  • Meticulously documented patient care and treatments, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and legal compliance
  • Consistently delivered prompt, effective emergency care, significantly improving patient outcomes in critical situations.


CHARGE PARAMEDIC

Manatee County EMS
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Led ambulance operations, collaborating with EMTs for rapid patient assessment and treatment.
  • Specialized in geriatric and trauma care, addressing diverse medical emergencies including drug abuse cases
  • Completed field training in 4 weeks, significantly faster than the average 3-month period
  • Ensured accurate documentation in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while working long shifts with minimal breaks
  • Mentored new hires by sharing expertise and knowledge of best practices in pre-hospital care provision.

PARAMEDIC

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
07.2017 - 05.2021
  • Delivered critical care during inter-facility transfers, enhancing patient outcomes through advanced interventions and seamless coordination with medical teams
  • Maintained rigorous certification standards through ongoing training, ensuring readiness for complex field interventions and emergency scenarios
  • Executed life-saving procedures including airway management and IV medication administration, significantly improving patient stability during transport.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.

PARAMEDIC

REMSA
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Managed night shift 9-1-1 operations for a county of 475,000, covering 6,500 square miles
  • Enhanced critical thinking through high-volume trauma and medical call handling
  • Led triage and transport decisions in large-scale accidents and MCIs, ensuring optimal patient care and resource allocation.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.

PARAMEDIC

Medic EMS
06.2014 - 07.2021
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure with Scott County Area as well as Inter-Facility Transfers.
  • Streamlined field training process, completing in 2 weeks vs standard 2 months
  • Rapidly progressed from EMT to Paramedic within a year, adapting to increased responsibilities.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.

Education

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Associate of Applied Science -

Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA
12.2015

Skills

  • Rapid critical thinking while rendering appropriate care for every patient while following company guidelines
  • Remaining calm and being a leader during a stressful situation and getting an accurate patient assessment
  • 12 lead EKG interpretation/Cardiac monitoring and treating the patient's cardiac dysrhythmia with appropriate interventions following company protocols
  • Performing interventions such as starting IV/IO's, blood draws, intubation, needle decompression and other ALS interventions
  • Great Self-Management skills; able to use critical thinking and organize objectives to be accomplished on a timely manner, prioritizing time and tasks to be accomplished to meet a deadline
  • Team Player with excellent communication skills I have obtained throughout years of working on critical calls with other first responding agencies Also, working closely as a team on Oil Rigs and Vessels with leadership and team members to make sure all tasks are done in an appropriate amount of time
  • Excel in Risk Management and Appropriate interventions
  • Hazard Identification
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
  • Workplace inspections

Certification

  • NREMT-P
  • ACLS
  • BLS and First Aid
  • Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional – 233 Hour
  • OSHA 30
  • OGUK Medical Certification
  • RIG PASS
  • T-HUET/BOSIET W/ CA-EBS
  • ICS 100, 200, 700 AND 800
  • API Rigger
  • Norm Surveyor
  • Fall Protection/Rescue
  • Confined Space Entry/Attendant Rescue
  • Incipient Fire and Air Monitoring/Gas detection

References

  • Brittany Vert, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service Assistant Supervisor, (701) 741-4025, Vert.Brittany@Mayo.edu
  • Trace Herman, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service Supervisor, (507) 273-8553, Trace@appreic.com
  • Jerry Wise, Oil and Gas Consultant w/ Resilient (Senior Wellsite Engineer), (318) 315-0863, Jerry1Wayne2Wise@gmail.com
  • Robert Boudreaux, Oil and Gas Consultant w/ Eagle Consulting LLC (Senior Wellsite Engineer), (985) 856-5005, robert.boudreaux@qnenergy.com

Timeline

EMERGENCY ROOM PARAMEDIC

GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM
12.2022 - 12.2023

OFFSHORE PARAMEDIC/COORDINATOR

PHARAMASAFE
11.2021 - Current

CHARGE PARAMEDIC

Manatee County EMS
05.2021 - 11.2021

PARAMEDIC

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
07.2017 - 05.2021

PARAMEDIC

REMSA
02.2016 - 02.2017

PARAMEDIC

Medic EMS
06.2014 - 07.2021

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science -

Eastern Iowa Community College District

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