Diversely Experienced US Paramedic

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Serial No: 12638

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Skills keywords: instructor, paramedic

Short Bio:

I am a 25 year old US native, English speaking. I have been in Fire and EMS for over 6 years now, and have been a Paramedic for over 2 of those. I am very passionate about EMS, and am an AHA BLS and ACLS instructor. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in summer of 2012.

Current location:  Virginia, United States - View on map

Nationality: American

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Medical and Nursing, education and training, IT and Technology

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Education And Qualifications
Regent’s Bachelors of Arts
Concord University- Athens, WV
Graduation Date; August 3, 2012

Paramedic Program, January – December 2011
New River Community and Technical College- Princeton, WV

United States Navy Nuclear Power School
Goose Creek, SC August 2006-July 2007

Experience
Paramedic (9March 2014- Present, 12 hours/week)
American Medical Response- DC Operations- Washington DC
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of cardiac monitor, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, use of intravenous lines, use of endotracheal intubation, patient care and treatment before and during transport using Advanced Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

Health Technician (2013-present, 40 hours/week)
Department of Veterans Affairs- DC VAMC- Washington DC December
o Taking vitals.
o Changing simple dressing.
o Performing phlebotomy draws.
o Assisting with minor procedures and arranging necessary equipment.
o Scheduling medical appointments and sending reminders.
o Collects records to determine patient’s eligibility/entitlement.
o Performing and transmitting EKG’s
o Cleaning and stocking rooms between patients.
o Answering and directing phone calls.
o Files all medical record information.

Reservations Manager (May 2011-December 2013, 60 hours/week)
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Gloucester Point- Hayes VA
o Provide customer service over the phone, through email communication, and in person to customers. Duties include assisting customers in making reservations, answering questions, and providing a timely response to comments and complaints. Duties also include tracking, recording, and uploading customer reward points earned while camping. Skills include email communications, proficiency in Microsoft Office, proficiency with Campground Master Reservation System, and oral communications.

Paramedic Skills Instructor (August 2012-December 2013 10 hours/week)
Rappahannock Community College- Glenns, VA
o Provide students with practical instruction in paramedic skills including IV, intubation, IO, trauma, medical, cardiac, pediatric care, geriatric care, and respiratory. Coordination with didactic instructor.

Paramedic ( September 2012- December 2013, 10-15 hours/ week)
Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue- Hayes, VA-
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of cardiac monitor, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, use of intravenous lines, use of endotracheal intubation, patient care and treatment before and during transport using Advanced Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

Athens Volunteer Fire and Rescue (September 2008 to July 2012, 10-15 hours/ week)
Athens, WV

Paramedic (January 2012 to July 2012)
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of cardiac monitor, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, use of intravenous lines, use of endotracheal intubation, patient care and treatment before and during transport using Advanced Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

EMT-B (May 2009- December 2011)
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of AED, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, stabilize and transport using Basic Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

Firefighter
o engaging in structural firefighting, engaging in fighting and controlling brush fires, crash-rescue operations including extrication, driving and operating fire trucks and equipment, search and rescue, hazardous materials response, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

Princeton Rescue Squad ( November 2011-July 2012, 32 hours/ week)
Princeton, WV
• EMT-B
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of AED, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, stabilize and transport using Basic Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

• Paramedic
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of cardiac monitor, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, use of intravenous lines, use of endotracheal intubation, patient care and treatment before and during transport using Advanced Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

Princeton Rescue Squad (January 2010- May 2010, 60 hours/ week)
Princeton WV

• EMT-B
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of AED, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, stabilize and transport using Basic Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

Bluefield Rescue Squad (April 2009- November 2009, 60 hours/ week)
Bluefield, WV

• CPR Driver (April 2009)
o Driving and operating ambulance, performing CPR

• EMT-B, (May 2009- November 2009)
o Driving and operating rescue truck, patient assessment, managing cardiac and respiratory emergencies through CPR and use of AED, trauma management, diabetic emergency management, stabilize and transport using Basic Life Support techniques, documentation of patient care in a timely manner

US Navy (June 2006- September 2008)
Goose Creek, SC
• Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class
o Honorable Discharge due to disability

Certifications 

• WV Firefighter 1

• National Registry Paramedic

• VA and WV State Paramedic

• BLS Instructor

• ACLS Instructor

• WV Hazmat Awareness

• WV Hazmat Operations

• WV Vehicle Extrication Awareness

• WV Vehicle Extrication Operations

• ICS 100, 200, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 706