TED
TRUDEAU
ad1vrn@r.postjobfree.com
Shafer, MN 55074
Highly skilled Paramedic with an eighteen year background in providing exceptional pre-hospital emergency care and services. A knowledgeable, reliable and quality-focused individual seeking full-time employment as a Paramedic.
SUMMARY
Welia Hospital - Paramedic
Mora, MN • 03/2012 - 11/2023
Pine County Ambulance - PARAMEDIC
Pine City, MN • 05/2008 - 07/2018
EXPERIENCE
• Performed routine medical technician duties.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
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Obtained information from the patient required to check-in, assess vitals signs and documents all medical history, while preparing the patient for the nurse or doctor.
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Assisted physicians in treating emergency patients within the scope of practice as a licensed EMT-Paramedic.
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Calculated and administered medications, while considering factors as, interactions, patient weight, and concentration of the drug.
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• Started intravenous therapy on patients of all ages.
• Performed EKG's on patients of all ages.
Performed paramedic level emergency medical treatment to provide the most extensive pre-hospital care.
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Calculated and administered medications while considering factors as, interactions, patient weight and concentration of the drug.
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Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
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• Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments. Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
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Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
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Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
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• Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments. CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS)
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Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS)
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Pre-hospital Trauma Life
Support (PHTLS)
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Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nationally Registered
Paramedic
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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN • 05/2008
Associate of Applied Science:
Paramedic program
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND • 05/1992
Bachelor of Science: Aviation
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MN • 03/1984
High School Diploma
EDUCATION
Lifelink III - PARAMEDIC
Minneapolis, MN • 05/2002 - 06/2008
Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
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• Completed all mandatory education and training classes. Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
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Performed EMT and Paramedic level emergency medical treatment to provide the most extensive pre-hospital care.
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Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
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• Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments. Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
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Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
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Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
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• Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
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Calculated and administered medications while considering factors as: interactions, patient weight, and concentration of the drug.
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Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
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SKILLS
• Great Team player
• Great bedside manner
• Experienced in Intravenous and Intraosseous therapy.
• Airway management
Experienced in managing a patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
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• Expert in handling ventilator dependent patients Well trained in several different models of Advanced Life Support equipment. (ex: Vent, Zoll, Lifepak, EZ-IO,)
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• Great Communication skills.
• Scene management experience
• Volunteer Fire Fighter for over 20 years