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Thomas Jenkins

Paramedic
Oxford,MS

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Paramedic seeking a challenging position in a dynamic healthcare environment where my comprehensive knowledge, exceptional clinical skills, and unwavering commitment to patient well-being can contribute to the delivery of high-quality emergency care. I am eager to utilize my expertise in assessing, stabilizing, and transporting patients while maintaining strict adherence to protocols and ensuring optimal outcomes in critical situations. Adept at effective communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Paramedic

Priority Ambulance
9 2023 - Current
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.

Volunteer Firefighter

Lafayette County Fire Department
06.2024 - Current

EMT-Basic

Priority Ambulance
02.2023 - Current
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

ED Paramedic

Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.

Office Assistant

Pathways Counseling
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
  • Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications.
  • Updated financial, customer and business records with accurate information each day, preventing data loss and keeping files current.
  • Maintained business records by updating customer information.
  • Processed client paperwork efficiently to support smooth office procedures.
  • Answered approximately 5 phone calls daily and pleasantly welcomed visitors to office.

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

Jenkins Weed Control
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from trailers and trucks.
  • Maintained equipment and notified supervisors of needed repairs.
  • Mowed and edged grass to trim lawn and removed cut grass using gas-powered leaf blower.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Itawamba Community College
Belden, MS
08.2022 - 08.2023

EMT-B -

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Oxford, MS
08.2020 - 11.2020

Exercise Science

University of Mississippi
University, MS
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Oxford, MS
08.2014 - 04.2018

Skills

Critical thinking

Reacts Quickly in Stressful situations

Direct Patient Care

IV Insertion

Patient Assessments

Certification

Paramedic

Timeline

ED Paramedic

Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024

Volunteer Firefighter

Lafayette County Fire Department
06.2024 - Current

EMT-Basic

Priority Ambulance
02.2023 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Itawamba Community College
08.2022 - 08.2023

EMT-B -

Northwest Mississippi Community College
08.2020 - 11.2020

Office Assistant

Pathways Counseling
04.2019 - 04.2021

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

Jenkins Weed Control
08.2016 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
08.2014 - 04.2018

Exercise Science

University of Mississippi
05.2001 -

Paramedic

Priority Ambulance
9 2023 - Current

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