Tucker Shelton
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Seasoned Paramedic with extensive experience in high-pressure emergency settings, notably at Puckett EMS. Excelled in delivering advanced life support and mastering patient assessments, showcasing critical decision-making and compassionate patient care. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes through effective communication and advanced lifesaving procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic/FTO
Puckett EMS
07.2014 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- 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 ass
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Emergency Room Paramedic
Parkridge East Emergency Department
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and treating emergency medical conditions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights and fostering open communication among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions by thoroughly educating patients on aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Established trust with diverse populations through compassionate bedside manner, cultural sensitivity, and empathetic communication skills.
- Expedited critical decision-making processes using strong problem-solving abilities under time-sensitive circumstances.
- Enriched overall team performance via effective mentoring of new hires as they acclimated to the demands of emergency room settings.
ER Advanced EMT
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel throughout challenging situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability through managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient care.
- Mentored new EMTs in advanced skills, fostering teamwork among colleagues while enhancing their knowledge and capabilities.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic Certification
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC09-2017
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Advanced life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Triaging
- Mass casualty incident response
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Advanced lifesaving procedures
Timeline
Emergency Room Paramedic
Parkridge East Emergency Department
01.2022 - 02.2024
Paramedic/FTO
Puckett EMS
07.2014 - Current
ER Advanced EMT
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2017
No Degree - Paramedic Certification
Lenoir Community College
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