Winston Wright
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Wake County EMS, recognized for exceptional critical thinking and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to excel in high-pressure situations, facilitating efficient coordination with hospital staff and first responders. Proven expertise in workload delegation and certified as a Flight Communicator, consistently prioritizing patient care and safety. Aiming to leverage skills in an advanced emergency response role to enhance patient outcomes further.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Wake County EMS
Raleigh, NC
06.2018 - Current
- Served on several committees, such as the Ambulance Design Committee, the Safety Committee, and the Employee Engagement Committee.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous, safe operation.
- Triaged patients in emergencies based on life-threatening needs, and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to a maximum of patients at once.
- Truck 1 certified
- Paramedic Preceptor
- Event Paramedic
- Engaged in development activities aimed at educating new EMTs and paramedic hires.
- Supervise EMT and Paramedic students daily to ensure effective learning.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Advanced EMT
American Medical Response
Winchester, TN
05.2017 - 05.2018
- I currently work on a 911 ALS ambulance, providing emergency care for the citizens of Franklin county TN
- I oversaw the inventory of the Equipment and Medications at our base station in Franklin County
- I was a fill in Supervisor for My shift
- I have obtained patient information and pertinent medical history form family members and by standers on scene while my paramedic partner starts his initial assessment
- I have worked along side of Fire Departments, Police
- Departments, and other first responder in a team effort to assist our patients in whatever way necessary
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Completed all mandatory education and training classes
- Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
Flight Communicator
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Assessed callers' needs and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergencies.
- Dispatched helicopters based on incoming requests from hospitals.
- Coordinated with multiple county 911 agencies for urgent helicopter dispatches.
- Communicated effectively with other dispatch centers to coordinate resources when responding to large scale events.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Advanced EMT
Hamilton County EMS
Chattanooga, TN
03.2012 - 03.2017
- On a 911 ALS ambulance in a high call volume setting
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments
- Operated and maintained medium duty International Ambulances, making sure my assigned unit was stocked and ready for the next call
- I have worked and been apart of multiple mass casualties scenes and triage multiple patients, provided appropriate care and got them ready for the appropriate transport
- Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures
- I have worked very closely with the local Fire Departments, Police Departments, and hospital staff to ensure that the patients that I care for receive the best care possible.
Advanced EMT
Bradley County EMS
Cleveland, TN
09.2006 - 09.2016
- Following completion of EMT trainee program, I was hired as a full-time EMT by
- Bradley County EMS for 6 years and then worked Part time for 4 years on 911 ALS and BLS ambulances
- Work collaboratively with emergency services personnel in responding to 911-dispatched calls to provide pre-hospital urgent care, life support and patient transport
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Completed all mandatory education and training classes
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
Advanced EMT
Rural/Metro East Tennessee
Benton, TN
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments
- Collected pertinent information from multiple patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Completed all mandatory education and training classes
- Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
Education
Paramedic
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC06.2023
Anatomy And Physiology
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC05.2022
Medical Transport Comm Specialist
IAMTCS
Knoxville, TN02-2017
Advanced EMT - Emergency Medicine
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.2006
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, USA, TN05.2005
Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Engaged Team Member within the EMS department
- Good working relationships with other agencies including Hospital Staff, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement
- Self Motivated
- Effective Problem Solver
- Quick Learner
- High Situational Awareness
- Skilled at Task Prioritization
- Effective Audience Engagement
Accomplishments
- Winner of the TN EMSC Star of Life award for 2009 and 2014 for EMS Region 3
- Winner of the 2014 Southeastern EMSDirector's Association (SEEMSDA) Pediatric
- Call of the Year
- Honored for Multiple Calls of the Month for Problem Solving and Life Saving Skills
- Had the Privilege to be apart of the Ambulance Design Committee, Safety Committee and the Employee Engagement Committee
- Recognition for Outstanding Clinical Performance
Education
Cleveland, TN,Cleveland, TN,Smithfield, NC,Smithfield, NC
Contact
Raleigh, NC 27616
Timeline
Paramedic
Wake County EMS
06.2018 - Current
Advanced EMT
American Medical Response
05.2017 - 05.2018
Flight Communicator
Erlanger Medical Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Advanced EMT
Hamilton County EMS
03.2012 - 03.2017
Advanced EMT
Rural/Metro East Tennessee
03.2010 - 03.2012
Advanced EMT
Bradley County EMS
09.2006 - 09.2016
Paramedic
Johnston Community College
Anatomy And Physiology
Johnston Community College
Medical Transport Comm Specialist
IAMTCS
Advanced EMT - Emergency Medicine
Cleveland State Community College
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
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