William Morse
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced emergency medical professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional care in urgent situations. Recognized for strong teamwork skills and consistent achievement of positive outcomes. Known for adaptability to changing needs and unwavering reliability. Proficient in advanced life support techniques and skilled in patient assessment, highly regarded for maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
United Medevac Solutions UMS
09.2024 - 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 assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- 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.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Medic PL-3
Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS)
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Attended 4-month Clinical Specialist academy (ALS) and assigned to a Field Training Officer for for field clearance
- Attended a 2-month entrance academy taught by EMS Captains
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Completed 5 months of training on an ambulance, supervised by an EMS Captain
- Successfully passed a medical knowledge interview with an EMS Physician
- Was certified as an EMT provider to perform patient assessments, obtain all vital signs, assist with vagus nerve stimulators, administer oxygen through various delivery methods including CPAP, administer nebulized medications, monitor ETCO2, and administer EMT level medications as outlined in the ATCEMS Clinical Operating Guidelines
- Provided medical care for over 5,000 patients while serving as a Medic 1
- Provided instruction and assessed performance of EMT cadets from Austin Community College, EMT Fire Cadets from the Austin Fire Department, and EMT students and observers from other various schools and agencies as they completed clinical internships on the ambulance
- Attended quarterly in-person continuing education lectures from EMS educators and completed monthly online continuing education training
ER Tech
University Medical Center Brackenridge
02.2002 - 06.2015
- Delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living
- Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment
- The ER Tech complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients
- Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs
- Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities
- Assists with discharges
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests
- Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination
- Changes bed linens as needed
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc
Education
Pre-hospital Care
TEEX (in Association With ATCEMS)
College Station, TX03.2022
EMT - Basic -
Oak Hill Fire Dept.
01.2010
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Patient management
Timeline
Paramedic
United Medevac Solutions UMS
09.2024 - Current
Medic PL-3
Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS)
08.2015 - 06.2024
ER Tech
University Medical Center Brackenridge
02.2002 - 06.2015
EMT - Basic -
Oak Hill Fire Dept.
Pre-hospital Care
TEEX (in Association With ATCEMS)
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