ZACHARY CRICKENBERGER
Paris,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional bringing 14 years of excellent performance in an array of emergency medical roles. Self-motivated and focused on continuous professional development. Providing exceptional patient care and furthering the education of the emergency medical services personnel of Ambulance Services of Lexington.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC/ FTO
Houston County EMS
Erin, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Performs emergency life support and treats sick and injured persons throughout Houston County TN.
- Creates and implements in-house training classes on a wide array of protocols and procedures.
- Completes all pre-hire and remedial training for all Houston County EMS employees.
- Responsible for Quality Assurance of patient care reports for employees of ASOL.
- Responds quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
OFFSHORE CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
International SOS
Houma, LA
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated skill by providing long term care to patients on several offshore oil rigs.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies and organizing emergency evacuation of sick or injured patients through the US Coastguard.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Complete safety orientation for all individuals upon arrival to the facility.
CRITICAL CARE FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
Tennessee Air Medical LLC
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons while on fixed-wing aircraft.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbil
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on pediatric patients in cardiac arrest.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting electrocardiograms for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC SUPERVISOR/ LEAD FTO
LifeCare Ambulance
Nashville, TN
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitoring and supervising the daily operations of the Nashville LifeCare field staff.
- Creating, implementing, and overseeing the Nashville LifeCare field training officer program and appointing field training officers.
- Responsible for pre-hire and remedial training of employees.
- Administering advanced life support care to sick or injured persons in in the interfacility transfer settings in accordance with the TN CCP scope of practice.
- Utilization of ventilators and medication to care for critical intubated patients during interfacility transfers.
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
Putnam County Emergency Medical Services
Cookeville, TN
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Administer first aid treatment and further advanced life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings in accordance with the CCP scope.
- Management of critically sick or injured patients during emergency interfaculty transfers.
- Management of patients on ventilators and a wide array of medications.
- Trained in the use of surgical chest tubes and drains.
PARAMEDIC
Putnam County Emergency Medical Services
Cookeville, TN
08.2014 - 11.2020
- Administer first aid treatment and advanced life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during transport.
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
ADVANCED EMT
National EMS
Athens, GA
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
- Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
Education
Certification - Critical Care Paramedicine
VANDERBILT
Nashville, TN11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Orange Beach, AL12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Athens, GA08.2014
Certificaion - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Athens, GA08.2012
Certifications
- Tennessee Licensed Critical Care Paramedic
- Kentucky Licensed Paramedic
- Virginia Licensed Paramedic
Timeline
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC/ FTO
Houston County EMS
03.2025 - Current
OFFSHORE CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
International SOS
07.2023 - 03.2025
CRITICAL CARE FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
Tennessee Air Medical LLC
05.2023 - 01.2025
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbil
08.2022 - 07.2023
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC SUPERVISOR/ LEAD FTO
LifeCare Ambulance
09.2021 - 09.2022
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
Putnam County Emergency Medical Services
11.2020 - 09.2021
PARAMEDIC
Putnam County Emergency Medical Services
08.2014 - 11.2020
ADVANCED EMT
National EMS
12.2012 - 08.2014
Certification - Critical Care Paramedicine
VANDERBILT
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Certificaion - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE