Vernon Jason Jenkins
Memphis,TN
Summary
Paramedic with extensive field experience 24+ years in 911 response, ALS care, and interfacility transfers across city and rural settings. Brings strong patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, IV therapy, ePCR documentation, and calm team coordination to support safe transport and compassionate care. *ALL CERTIFICATIONS CURRENT: BLS, ALS, PALS, TN PARAMEDIC LICENSE, NATIONALLY REGISTERED PARAMEDIC NREMT
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Woodland recovery
Rehab-inpatient 8/20-9/30
Southaven, Mississippi
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Completed inpatient rehab after medical detox and graduated with certificate, enabling renewed focus on life goals. Administered daily Naltrexone to manage cravings and prevent euphoria from alcohol, reinforcing commitment to sobriety. Sought positions to elevate overall well-being. Thank you for considering me!
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Paramedic
Team Mobile Health Care
Memphis , TN
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Delivered emergency care during Team Mobile Health Care field responses and transfers for psychiatric patients, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
- Assessed patients and recorded vital signs on mobile units, providing critical data for treatment decisions.
- Administered life support procedures under physician direction
- Operated ambulance equipment and maintained emergency supplies
- Communicated patient status with dispatch and receiving facilities, facilitating effective handoff and coordination of ongoing care.
Inpatient rehab
Safe Harbor
Brighton , TN
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed a rehabilitation program for alcohol abuse. On day#50 I was employed, through Safe Harbor at Mueller Brass in Covington TN full-time as a machine operator/QC inspector of plumbing fittings. Collaborated with diverse team members to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues. I was offered a full-time position upon graduation but chose to return to work in EMS On 1/5/2026-current.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Paramedic
Community Healthcare Ambulance Service:CHC901
Memphis, TN
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Assigned life-saving tasks to support comprehensive treatment for triaged patients during emergencies.
- Provided ACLS, BLS, and PALS care under pressure.
- Gave fluid replacement through IV, IO, and IM routes to restore fluid volume and correct electrolyte imbalance.
- Administered medications to patients based on established treatment protocols. and monitored patient response to adjust care.
- Reviewed patient vital signs and status to identify care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adjusted treatment plans quickly based on changing patient conditions and responses.
- Evaluated and categorized injuries by interacting with patients and bystanders. by speaking with patients, bystanders, and family members, then selected proper medical facility for transport.
- Moved patients safely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Prepared patients en route to hospital for arrival or surgery and controlling wounds.
- Shared situation details with treatment center personnel and dispatchers, arranged victim reception, and received further treatment instructions.
- Built and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to support efficient patient care.
- Monitored equipment condition to guarantee operational efficiency during emergencies. and vehicle condition to support continuous, safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain ready inventory.
- Selected medications based on interaction risk, and calculated correct dosages from drugs on hand and patient weight.
- Kept patient care, treatment, and medication documentation current for accurate clinical records.
- Maintained constant communication with patients to support comfort during transport.
Paramedic
Rural Metro Ambulance Service
Collierville, TN
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered emergency care following established prehospital treatment protocols.
Paramedic
Lifeline EMS
West Memphis, AR
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Paramedic
MedicOneResponse
Memphis, TN
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Education
Anatomy & physiology 1&2, micro, health sciences
STCC
Memphis, TN08-2014
Core Curriculum
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN10-2009
Some College (No Degree) - EMT/Paramedic Certification
STCC Southwest TN Community College
Memphis TN01-2012
Skills
Emergency medical care
- IV therapy
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient transport
- Interfacility transfers
- ePCR documentation
- Ambulance equipment
- Supply restocking
- [Equipment] operation
- Quality assurance
Personal Information
Title: Paramedic
Certification
- BLS, ALS, PALS, NREMT & Nationally registered paramedic, TN Paramedic-all current
Timeline
Woodland recovery
Rehab-inpatient 8/20-9/30
08.2026 - 09.2026
Paramedic
Team Mobile Health Care
01.2026 - 07.2026
Inpatient rehab
Safe Harbor
03.2025 - 01.2026
Paramedic
Community Healthcare Ambulance Service:CHC901
09.2021 - 03.2025
Paramedic
Rural Metro Ambulance Service
12.2019 - 09.2021
Paramedic
Lifeline EMS
11.2014 - 12.2019
Paramedic
MedicOneResponse
11.2014 - 10.2017
Anatomy & physiology 1&2, micro, health sciences
STCC
Core Curriculum
University of Memphis
Some College (No Degree) - EMT/Paramedic Certification
STCC Southwest TN Community College