William Zanks
Durham
Summary
Dedicated Paramedic skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and electronic health records. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring effective communication within healthcare teams and qualified as an SCT paramedic in the state of Connecticut. Currently twenty-five years as a practicing paramedic, certified in ACLS, PALS and CPR.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Bristol EMS
Bristol
11.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions in various environments.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote health education and safety awareness.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and ensured readiness of emergency response vehicles.
Paramedic
AMR Bridgeport
Bridgeport
09.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions in various environments.
- Administered medical care and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals during patient transport to ensure continuity of care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
Paramedic
Valley EMS
Monroe
03.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions in various environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals during patient transport to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented patient information and treatment details in electronic health records accurately.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
NHTI
Concord, NH05-2000
High School Diploma -
Enrico Fermi High School
Enfield, CT06-1992
Undergraduate Studies
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTSome College (No Degree) - Prerequisites
Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CTSkills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Advanced life support
- Bedside reporting
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the year (1997), Hazardville Fire District.
- Highest ALS call volume in one calendar year (2006)
- John Fleming Award for Professionalism (2019).
- Excellence in Professionalism Award- Bridgeport Hospital (2024).
- Excellence in Professionalism Award- New Britain General Hospital (2025).
- Excellence in Professionalism Award- Bridgeport Hospital (2025).
- Excellence in Professionalism Award- St. Vincent's Medical Center (2025).
Certification
- Paramedic (CT 001496).
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- WALS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
Affiliations
- Compose poetry.
- Well-versed in auto mechanics.
- I enjoy time off with my dogs.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic
Bristol EMS
11.2022 - Current
Paramedic
AMR Bridgeport
09.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Valley EMS
03.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
NHTI
High School Diploma -
Enrico Fermi High School
Undergraduate Studies
Quinnipiac University
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites
Asnuntuck Community College