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Thomas Appelhanz

Watertown ,NY

Summary

Seasoned Critical Care Flight Paramedic, bringing expertise in emergency medical procedures as well as air evacuation protocols. Strong focus on patient safety and comfort during high-pressure situations. Skilled at multitasking effectively under duress to provide optimal patient care. Instrumental in improving response times and implementing effective training methods for new Flight Paramedics in the US Army.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

US Army
Watertown , NY
02.2017 - Current
  • Provided emergency medical services to victims at accident scenes or other locations where assistance was needed.
  • Responded quickly to requests from hospitals for inter-facility transports.
  • Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all treatments provided during flights.
  • Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
  • Performed rapid assessment of critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital environments.
  • Transported critically ill or injured patients on helicopters or airplanes while providing continuous monitoring and care.
  • Maintained communication with hospital staff regarding patient transfers and arrival times.
  • Provided advanced medical interventions such as intubation, intravenous access, chest tube insertion, drug administration and defibrillation.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Coordinated with physicians regarding treatment plans for critical care patients.

Flight Paramedic

US Army
Clarksville, TN
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Conducted POI transport and Enroute Critical Care Transport to injured NATO service members and Enemy Prisoners of War in a deployed environment as a EMT Basic.
  • Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
  • Assisted in emergency medical situations during flight, including delivering life saving treatments such as CPR and intubation.
  • Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
  • Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homer High School
Homer, AK
05-2008

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Advanced airway management
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Wound care expertise
  • Multi-system trauma response
  • Hazardous materials awareness
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Mass casualty incident management
  • Ventilator management
  • Pre-hospital trauma life support
  • Critical care transport

Timeline

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

US Army
02.2017 - Current

Flight Paramedic

US Army
05.2012 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Homer High School

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

The University of Texas At San Antonio
Thomas Appelhanz