Joseph Ingram
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***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Service-oriented Paramedic with 12 year background in Emergency and inter-
facility transport Care competencies include ALS and BLS care, as well as
excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. With 29 years experience as volunteer provider .
Experience
Paramedic/ Firefighter II February2017- Present
Patrick County Fire/ EMS – Stuart, VA
Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach
suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external
defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Firefighter II
Paramedic . Sep 2015-Feb 2018
Stone Ambulance - Martinsville, VA
Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach
suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external
defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Paramedic
Life Care - Salem, VA
Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external
defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Paramedic Jun 2007- Jun 2015
Stone Ambulance - Martinsville, VA
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external
defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
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Education
Associate of Science : Paramedic Jun 2007
National College - Salem, VA