VICTORIA WELLS
Benton,LA
Summary
First female valedictorian to graduate the fire academy in the history of Bossier City Fire Department. Two years of experience as an EMT-Basic and twelve years of experience as a Paramedic. First female SWAT paramedic in the history of both BCPD and BCFD. Research Project Assistant for the development of a PCR module to detect the meCA gene in MRSA. Graduated with Associates of Applied Science in Paramedicine from Bossier Parish Community College. Graduated with Bachelors in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Graduated with Associate Degree in Nursing from Tyler Junior College.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
BOSSIER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bossier City, Louisiana
04.2019 - Current
- Performed fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property.
- Provide advanced and life supporting treatments during medical emergencies on scene and enroute to the hospital.
- Rapidly assess nature of incident and initiate plans of care based on patient assessment.
- Complete and maintain all mandatory education, certification, training classes, knowledge of treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain proficiency in EMS and Firefighter certifications and skills.
SWAT Paramedic
Bossier City Police Department
Bossier City, LA
03.2022 - 01.2025
- POST-certified and trained as both a SWAT operator and a paramedic to respond to emergency calls involving active shooters or barricaded suspects.
- Recipient of a Community Hero Award given in May 2024 due to the rescue of a minor hostage and the medical care rendered in an active shooter situation, where the individual had been shot multiple times while actively taking fire.
- Extra training in trauma care in critical situations, as well as certification obtained to render trauma care to injured K-9s.
Paramedic
Willis-Knighton Emergency Department
Bossier City, LA
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Practiced within scope of practice as a Paramedic to deliver in-hospital care to patients within the Emergency Department setting
- Assisted RN's and MD's when needed in variety of procedures and duties
Paramedic
NORTH CADDO MEDICAL CENTER
Vivian, Louisiana
10.2013 - 08.2020
- Provide ACLS and all life support services during medical emergencies on scene and enroute to the hospital.
- Rapidly assess nature of incident and initiate plans of care based on patient assessment.
- Complete and maintain all mandatory education, certifications, training classes, knowledge of treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain proficiency in all BLS/ACLS skills.
Paramedic
BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY
Bossier City, LA
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Managed and provided clinical care in maximum security facility infirmary for all inmates, including performing standard testing and administering medications.
- Evaluating and reviewing the physical and psychological needs of all inmates while incarcerated.
- Performing complete History and Physicals for every inmate entered into the facility.
- Evaluating and treating inmates during daily clinic and responding to and managing all medical emergencies that occur in the facility.
EMT-Basic/Paramedic
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
Monroe, Louisiana
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Same responsibilities as listed above for North Caddo Medical Center.
Research Project Assistant
BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bossier City, Louisiana
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Selected as the research project assistant for a research project involving the development of a PCR module to detect meCA gene in MRSA.
- Responsible for developing and finalizing protocols for DNA extraction methods and PCR while working under Dr. Elaine Cox.
- Responsible for obtaining and organizing photographs of different microorganisms to be published.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2013
Augsburg College
2008
C.E. Byrd High School
2007
Skills
- Bachelors in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Associates of Applied Science in Paramedicine
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/TRCC certified
- SWAT Paramedic and Operator
- Firefighter I and II/HAZMAT Operations and Awareness certified
- Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries
- Secretary for Board of Directors for Junior Achievement
- Selected for and completed Louisiana Association of Non-Profit Organization (LANO) Community Leader Program in January 2018
- Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa National Academic Honor Society
Timeline
SWAT Paramedic
Bossier City Police Department
03.2022 - 01.2025
Paramedic
Willis-Knighton Emergency Department
10.2021 - 08.2024
Firefighter/Paramedic
BOSSIER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
04.2019 - Current
Paramedic
BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY
06.2017 - 05.2020
Paramedic
NORTH CADDO MEDICAL CENTER
10.2013 - 08.2020
EMT-Basic/Paramedic
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
08.2012 - 06.2016
Research Project Assistant
BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Bossier Parish Community College
Augsburg College
C.E. Byrd High School
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Tyler Junior College
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