Ukeme Kelechi Akpan
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
- Dependable paramedic firefighter who is effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable.
- Qualified paramedic firefighter who brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care.
- Enthusiastic paramedic firefighter eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the Fire Department and training in serving the citizens. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in everything.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Midwest Medical Transport
Lorton, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Used lifepak monitor and vent machines to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Running emergent Stat priority calls and Starkid (Nicu & Picu) calls.
Emergency Medical Technician/Driver
Hart to Heart Transportation
Baltimore, MD
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Temporarily assisted and provided 911 response care and aid to the citizens in the City of Baltimore through contract with Baltimore City Fire Department.
Emergency Medical Technician/Driver Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Washington, DC
02.2019 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous a safe operation.
- All in support of District of Columbia Fire & Rescue Services (DCFEMS).
FIREFIGHTER I RECRUIT
Annapolis City Fire Department
Annapolis, MD
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Training in responding to 911 Medical Emergencies and provided Basic Life Support (BLS) care including: patient assessment, CPR, vital signs, first aid (splinting, medication administration, etc.); transported patients to closest appropriate medical facility
- Training in response to 911 Fire Emergencies and completed tasks including: examination of structure for any signs of fire extension or other dangers, overhaul operations, operates hose lines and hydrant systems, operation of various power tools/extrication devices.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Life Star Response
Halethorpe, MD
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Inter-facility transport & transferring stable patients between facilities and providing basic life support patient care.
Volunteer EMT and Firefighter
Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
Hyattsville, MD
08.2016 - Current
- Responding on 911 emergency calls and providing patient care on a busy, urban BLS ambulance
- Member of the board of directors for the CAVFD
- Head of the Membership and Recruitment Committee
- Reviving the CAVFD to an up-and-coming volunteer family by recruiting new members and supporting current members through their training processes via education.
Camp Counselor and Teen Counselor
Rolling Crest Community Center
Chillum, MD
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Encouraging local youth to have productive fun during the summertime and mentoring them with positive role models to keep them from gang influence.
Education
Certificate of Paramedic - Paramedic Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.2021
High School Diploma -
Charles Herbert Flowers High School
Springdale, MD06.2015
Skills
- Providing Clear Directions
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Heimlich Maneuver
- Emotional Support
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Patient Condition Observation
- Emergency Medical Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Prehospital Care
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Prioritizing Situations
- Demonstration Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- First Aid
- Interpreting EKGs
- Community Health
- Fire Prevention
- Patient Immobilization
- Ambulance Transport
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Scene Prioritization
- Competency Evaluations
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Vital Sign Assessment
Accomplishments
- BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, EVOC, Firefighter 1 & 2, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800, Maryland EMT-Basic, Department of Health-DC EMT-Basic, Virginia EMT-Basic, NREMT-B, NREMT-Paramedic, Hazmat Operations (Core Curriculum).
Certification
- NREMT-B: Nationaly Registerd Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- NREMT-P: Nationaly Registerd Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
- Maryland: EMT-B & Virginia State EMT-B & Paramedic
- BLS-CPR: Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- MFRI-Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute: Firefighter 1 & 2 Certificate
- EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- Hazardous Materials Operations (Core Curriculum)
- ICS-Incident Command System: 100,200,700,800.
Timeline
Paramedic
Midwest Medical Transport
05.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician/Driver
Hart to Heart Transportation
03.2022 - 04.2022
FIREFIGHTER I RECRUIT
Annapolis City Fire Department
11.2019 - 12.2019
Emergency Medical Technician/Driver Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Life Star Response
02.2018 - 02.2019
Volunteer EMT and Firefighter
Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
08.2016 - Current
Camp Counselor and Teen Counselor
Rolling Crest Community Center
06.2016 - 08.2018
Certificate of Paramedic - Paramedic Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
High School Diploma -
Charles Herbert Flowers High School