Zachary Foster
Summary
Hardworking Critical Care Paramedic with 7 years of dedicated experience. Adept at fast-handed treatments and efficient IV administration. Successful at collaborating with medical professionals and taking detailed patient records to provide correct care. Stays focused and accurate in times of great stress and multitask effectively. Technically skilled at taking detailed patient records and adapting to emergency situations. Committed to collaborative patient care and accurate triaging.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant /Critical Care Paramedic
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
02.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient survival rates by providing timely and accurate emergency medical care in critical situations.
- Reduced response times for emergency calls by efficiently coordinating with dispatchers and navigating optimal routes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining effective communication and demonstrating empathy during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained proper inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness to deliver top-quality care in each emergency situation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients, improving overall recovery outcomes.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, enabling accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate treatments.
- Safely transported patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring vital signs and administering necessary interventions, ensuring continuity of care en route.
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines for emergency medical procedures.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
EMS Leader / Paramedic
Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department
06.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Preform scheduling duties for crews.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Science
Mountwest Community And Technical College
Huntington, WV12.2019
Skills
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Over 100 Hours of Leadership Training
- IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- Medical History Collection
- IV Insertion
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Response
- Intubation
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Critical Care Paramedic
- Ventilator Management
- Critical Care Transport
Accomplishments
Received an "Award of Bravery" from the WV State Fire Marshalls office for response to a Pediatric Cardiac Arrest.
Certification
NREMT-P
NEMSMA "Supervisory Paramedic Officer" Certified
NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor
PEPP/PALS Instructor
BLS Instructor
ACLS Instructor
CCT Certified
Timeline
Lieutenant /Critical Care Paramedic
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
02.2019 - Current
EMS Leader / Paramedic
Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department
06.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Science
Mountwest Community And Technical College
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