Thomas Palka
Derry,NH
Summary
Certified, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced EMT
Action Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2000 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the development of training materials and presentations to educate fellow EMTs on updated protocols and best practices.
- Delivered high-quality pre-hospital emergency care, reducing hospital admission times and improving patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing advanced life support and administering medications in emergency situations.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel throughout challenging situations.
MICU EMT
Dublin EMS
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
Education
Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI06.1993
Skills
- Airway Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Vehicle operation
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Pediatric Care
- Scene Management
Certification
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMT Advanced
- Former 68 whiskey combat medic
- EVOC
Timeline
MICU EMT
Dublin EMS
01.2010 - 01.2015
Advanced EMT
Action Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2000 - 03.2024
Nursing
Salve Regina University
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