Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Firefighter/apparatus operator. Respond to various types of fire and emergency calls. Work as adjunct instructor with training division during recruit school and training of existing employees. Obtained standing orders from Lexington County EMS to operate as a first responder paramedic on the fire apparatus providing ALS care to patients.
New York State EMT-Paramedic Transport paramedic caring for patients with acute illnesses, including acute congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infraction, drug overdose, massive trauma, respiratory failure and acute CVA. Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness. Skilled in Life Pack 12/15 EKG monitors and LTV 1000/1200 ventilators. Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient
Deployed to Louisiana/Texas in September 2008
New York State EMT-Paramedic Provided and directed fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of peripheral and intra-osseous lines, endotracheal intubations, cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretations, defibrillation, and cardioversion. Recognize a medical emergency and made reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis. Performed critical physical examinations. Dealt with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity. Worked on a Tactical Paramedic Division working closely with law enforcement during high-risk warrants and hostage situations. Completed tactical paramedic field training as well.
Police and fire radio operator at Rockland County Communications Center. 911 calltaker. Proficient in CAD operations.