Travis Jackson
Bradenton
Summary
Adept at leading critical care initiatives, I helped spearhead the development of Manatee Memorial Hospital's critical care paramedic program and RRT team, showcasing what bringing the advanced team dynamics of a critical care flight team to a facility. My expertise in managing complex patient devices and emergency interventions demonstrates a proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care and skilled team management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic. ICU,CCU,CVICU,RRT
Manatee Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Full scope of practice paramedic in critical care services.
- Helped develop the critical care paramedic program at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Along with development of the official RRT team (Rapid Response Team).
- Management of code blue situations throughout the facility when attending physician is unavailable.
- Administration of Medications, Blood products, monitoring and documenting per established protocol.
- Knowledge and management of patients with devices such as Targeted temperature management, Impella, IABP, ECMO, CRRT, Aquapheresis, EVD, and Peritoneal dialysis.
- Preformed RSI, Needle thoracostomy, and placement of arterial lines.
- Monitor and transport of mechanically ventilated patients throughout the facility and during procedures.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Ambulance Worldwide
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked as part of a highly skilled team to fly into foreign country's to return sick and injured patients home or to definitive care.
- Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during flights.
- Utilized specialized knowledge in trauma , critical care, and pharmocalogic care to provide appropriate interventions for patients during flights.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of limited resources, improvising as necessary to provide comprehensive care during remote transports.
Paramedic /Paramedic Supervisor Emergency Dept.
Manatee Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Full scope of practice paramedic in a high intensity emergency department.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Managed cardiac arrest when overseeing physician was unavailable.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Managed patient flow through the department and ensured safe and timely transport of patients moving to other parts of the facility.
Emergency Medical Technician. Per Diem EMT
Multiple
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Provided basic emergency care at sporting events on a per-event contract basis.
Education
Paramedicine
Sarasota County Technical Institute.
Sarasota, FL11.2017
EMT
Sarasota County Technical Institute.
Sarasota, FL04.2016
Skills
- Advanced trauma care and chest tube management
- Advanced airway management
- ECG Interpretation
- Basic blood gas interpretation
- Management and monitoring or ventilated patients
- Rapid-sequence induction and intubation
- Emergent vascular access via ultrasound guidance, and cannulation of internal/external jugular vein
- Intraosseous access
- Experienced Preceptor
- Knowledge in ( train of four) for mechanically ventilated and pharmacologically paralyzed patients
- Strong knowledge in pharmacology
- Management of patients with devices such as Targeted temperature management, Impella, IABP, ECMO, CRRT, Aquapheresis, EVD, and Peritoneal dialysis
- Placement of arterial lines
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Instructor / Provider.
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Instructor / Provider.
BLS - Basic Life Support.
Instructor / Provider.
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation.
Provider.
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Provider.
Committees
Critical Care Council. Help write and review polices and procedures for the facility to help maintain best practice for patients.
Code Committee - Reviews all code blue and rapid responses that are called throughout the facility.
Medication Safety Committee - Reviews medication events that happens throughout the facility, and review any new medication of medication addminstraion techniques that are being proposed.
Accomplishments
Employee of the month Emergency Care Center.
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Ambulance Worldwide
10.2020 - 01.2023
Critical Care Paramedic. ICU,CCU,CVICU,RRT
Manatee Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Paramedic /Paramedic Supervisor Emergency Dept.
Manatee Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2020
Emergency Medical Technician. Per Diem EMT
Multiple
07.2016 - 11.2017
Paramedicine
Sarasota County Technical Institute.
EMT
Sarasota County Technical Institute.
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