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
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
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
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, FL10.1993
GED -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX07.1986
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
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