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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Vincent Tomko

Verona,PA

Summary

To find employment in a field which uses the skills learned, encourage learning new skills, properly lead and educate others, and leave a positive impression. Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 37 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of emergency medicine. Adaptable Paramedic with great communication skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 29 years of excellent emergency medical performance. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care. Qualified top-notch skills in cardiac care and invasive interventions. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Eastern Area Prehospital Services
02.2021 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.

Response Paramedic

Forbes Regional Hospital
02.2012 - Current
  • Provide emergent and non-emergent care to local residents
  • Completing continuing education to learn modern care techniques
  • Provide community service to the elderly and those in need.

Paramedic

Municipality of Penn Hills Emergency Services
05.2009 - 06.2020
  • Provide emergent and non-emergent care to local residents
  • Completing continuing education to learn modern care techniques
  • Provide community service to the elderly and needy.

ALS Technician / Response Paramedic

Allegheny General Hospital
11.1996 - 02.2012
  • Provide patient care to Emergency Department patients
  • Worked as an integral member of the health care team
  • Functioned as a liaison to families and EMS providers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Western Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA

No Degree - Paramedic

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1994

High School Diploma -

Norwin Senior High School
North Huntingdon, PA
05.1987

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • IV Insertion
  • Ambulance Transfer
  • Medical History Collection
  • Emergency Response
  • Medication Administration
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Pre-Hospital Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Emergency Management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Triaging
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills

Certification

  • Pennsylvania EMT-P
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • ITLS
  • BCLS
  • EVOC
  • EVOC instructor
  • EMS field preceptor
  • WMD hospital provider
  • HAZMAT R&I
  • Mass spectrometer technician
  • K9 first aid provider
  • FEMA NIMS 100
  • 200
  • 700
  • 800
  • Fundamental firefighting
  • Basic vehicle rescue technician
  • APCO telecommunicator
  • Breath alcohol technician
  • K9 emergency care technician
  • First Impressions program
  • KRONOS timekeeper
  • NHTSA car seat technician
  • Geriatric nurse aide

References

  • Richard Kaufman, Regional Educational Coordinator, EMS West, 412-725-3210
  • Diane Fitzhenry, Supervisor, Penn Hills EMS, 412-342-1570
  • Wesley Semple, EMT-P, Manager Prehospital Services, Allegheny Health Network, 412-312-1395

Timeline

Paramedic

Eastern Area Prehospital Services
02.2021 - Current

Response Paramedic

Forbes Regional Hospital
02.2012 - Current

Paramedic

Municipality of Penn Hills Emergency Services
05.2009 - 06.2020

ALS Technician / Response Paramedic

Allegheny General Hospital
11.1996 - 02.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Western Pennsylvania School of Nursing

No Degree - Paramedic

Community College of Allegheny County

High School Diploma -

Norwin Senior High School
Vincent Tomko