Boise, Idaho, United States
Several years of experience in the Health and Safety field, including Paramedic, Safety Team Member, and Medical Specialist roles. Multiple certifications, including: National Registered Paramedic and Advanced Cardiac & Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Deep level of dedication for the health, safety, and well-being of others.
Provides care in the transport and hospital-at-home teams, provided advanced care in Community Paramedicine (CP-C), Critical Care (CC-P, FP-C), and Advanced Life Support (ALS) across diverse settings including community, hospital, and inter-facility transports. Leads patient care efforts, continuously monitoring and reassessing patients’ conditions while delivering high-level therapeutic interventions to ensure optimal stability. Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment and safety protocols during all phases of care. • Utilized advanced communication strategies (SBAR) to convey critical, life-saving information to physicians, medical staff, and emergency personnel, ensuring cohesive, multi-disciplinary teamwork. • Partnered with Transport RNs to manage complex, high-acuity cases during ground, and inter-facility transfers, prioritizing patient safety and clinical outcomes. Synthesized key data from physicians, family, and lab results to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Maintained meticulous documentation in accordance with clinical standards, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to best practices.
Provide evaluation and treatment based on patient presentation and acuity level. Perform advanced interventions such as surgical airways, IV medication and wound stabilization. Took all necessary steps to ensure the prompt stabilization and transport of injured / critical injured patients to hospitals throughout Austin Travis County. Worked jointly with emergency medical team members to provide care and monitor patients’ health conditions. Exercise independent judgement and problem solving to approach complicated medical decisions under stressful conditions. Maintained and restocked medical equipment and supplies, ensured replacement of damaged equipment and decontamination of ambulance when necessary. Provided detailed patient reports to emergency room physicians and other hospital staff members. Conveyed all information to physicians, RNs, and other medical personnel regarding patients’ health conditions. Safeguarded and disclosed patient information in accordance to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Respond quickly to patient and family needs; maintain order at scenes including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends. Successfully coordinate between multiple parties through high-stress incidents, including bystanders, Police, Fire, EMS and Dispatch personnel to ensure successful incident management. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new treatment and medical procedures, as well as related legal guidelines and established health/safety standards. Supervised emergency care technicians, assistants, and others while responding to emergency situations; trained and educated team members on various patient care topics.
Promoting the benefits of a career with ATCEMS and providing detailed information to prospective applicants. Provided mentorship to new recruits, offering guidance on the hiring process, training programs, and career development opportunities. Worked closely with the HR team and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop strategic recruitment plans that align with organizational goals. Department designated photographer for all graduation ceremonies and recruiting events.
Selected suitable plasmapheresis donors by completing physical exams and collecting medical histories on all donors (utilizing FDA-approved SOP Manual, state/federal guidelines, OSHA/CLIA/CGMP regulations, and company procedures). Reported positive viral marker tests to the state in a timely manner. Evaluated donor reactions at the facility, adhering to applicable SOPs for medical emergencies. Addressed all safety-related incidents and reporting/documentation of all center activities. Participated in Safety Team activities, including monthly safety meetings and quarterly hazard risk assessments, environmental samplings, noise assessments, and occupational hygiene monitoring. Managed quality events, conducted investigations, identified and implemented corrective and preventative actions related to deviations through SOP changes and employee training. Designated Trainer for all incoming employees to ensure corporate compliance to various local, state and federal guidelines. Received ‘Employee of the Year’ and ‘Employee of the Month’ awards for going above and beyond job scope for betterment of center
Managed multiple phone lines that included requests from in-house officers and the general public. Maintained direct contact with several law enforcement officers concurrently. Input and retrieved information from teletype networks and computerized data systems. Monitored, queried, and responded to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Demonstrated a professional and compassionate demeanor at all times during extremely high-profile and high-stress calls. Maintained a high level of accuracy in collecting and managing information. Strengthened skills in multi-task management and communications, earning recognition from multiple individuals for level of support.