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Thomas Smith

Estero,FL

Summary

Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive experience with underserved communities.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

Lee County Board Of County Commissioner
Lee County
09.2001 - Current
  • Providing high quality companionate care for the sick and injured citizens of lee county Florida.
  • Provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Paramedic Field Training Officer

American Medical Response, AMR
Delray Beach, FL
04.1995 - 08.2001
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in emergency medical services.
  • Conveyed empathy towards distressed individuals during emergency responses, ultimately providing emotional support.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pre-hospital emergency care and advanced life support interventions.
  • Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.

Combat Medic

US Army
Ansbach Germany-Ft Carson Colorado
06.1986 - 06.1990
  • Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
  • Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered.

Education

Certificate of Paramedic - Paramedic

Medical Arts Training Center
Margate, FL
10.1993

GED -

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
07.1986

Skills

    Documentation And Reporting

    Advanced Life Support

    Critical decision-making skills

    Direct Patient Care

    Patient Assessments

Timeline

Paramedic

Lee County Board Of County Commissioner
09.2001 - Current

Paramedic Field Training Officer

American Medical Response, AMR
04.1995 - 08.2001

Combat Medic

US Army
06.1986 - 06.1990

Certificate of Paramedic - Paramedic

Medical Arts Training Center

GED -

El Paso Community College
Thomas Smith