Zachary Foster
Glasgow,WV
Summary
Accomplished Critical Care Paramedic and Nurse Extern with a proven track record at Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority, adept in emergency response and clinical judgment. Excelled in delivering advanced life support and patient care, showcasing strong medical equipment operation skills and compassionate patient support. Demonstrated leadership by training EMTs, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. I am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Critical Care Paramedic
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Science
Mountwest Community And Technical College
Huntington, WV12-2019
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Belle, WV05-2017
Skills
- Anatomy
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing team support
- Patient needs assessment
- Medication administration
- IV administration
- Intubation
- Emergency response
- IV fluid replacement
- Medical equipment operation
- Emergency management
- IV insertion
Accomplishments
- Received "Bravery" Award from WV State Fire Marshall for a successful pediatric resuscitation in 2021.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic.
- State Mobile Critical Care Paramedic License - WV Office of EMS
Timeline
Nurse Extern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 01.2025
Critical Care Paramedic
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic.
- State Mobile Critical Care Paramedic License - WV Office of EMS
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Science
Mountwest Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
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