Senior Paramedic with Advanced Phlebotomy Expertise

Ivory Murray

*** *** ****** • Newark, Delaware **711

302-***-**** • ️ **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Paramedic and Critical Care Paramedic with over 6+ years of advanced emergency and hospital-based experience, including prior integration with ChristianaCare systems through EMS operations and internal access. Exceptionally strong in advanced venous access, difficult sticks, high-acuity patient populations, and time-critical clinical environments.

Positioning for a high-paying, weekend-focused, hospital-based phlebotomy or agency role where advanced clinical judgment, vascular access expertise, and patient safety are valued. Phlebotomy certification complements an established ALS and critical-care foundation. CORE CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

● Advanced Life Support (ALS)

● Critical Care Transport

● Advanced Airway Management

● Cardiac Monitoring & 12-Lead ECG Interpretation

● Medication Administration (IV/IO/IM/PO)

● Trauma & Medical Emergencies

● Rapid Patient Assessment & Triage

● Ventilator Management (CCP)

● Interfacility & Hospital-Based Care

● Patient Advocacy & Safety

● Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY & VASCULAR ACCESS SKILLS (PRIMARY FOCUS)

● Expert Difficult Venipuncture (Obese, Dehydrated, Elderly, ICU, ER, Oncology)

● Advanced Peripheral IV Initiation & Maintenance

● Emergency & STAT Blood Draws

● High-Volume Inpatient Collections

● Pediatric, Geriatric, & High-Anxiety Patients

● Order of Draw Accuracy & Hemolysis Prevention

● Specimen Integrity, Labeling, Transport & Chain of Custody

● Infection Control, OSHA & Hospital Compliance

● Calm Performance Under Time Pressure

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Castle County Emergency Medical Services

Paramedic November 2017 – November 2024

New Castle County, Delaware

● Delivered advanced life support in a high-acuity, high-call-volume 911 system.

● Performed rapid medical and trauma assessments, established treatment plans, and executed evidence-based ALS interventions.

● Achieved consistent success with difficult venous access, including hypotensive, obese, dehydrated, geriatric, and critical patients.

● Managed advanced airways, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and prehospital critical decision-making.

● Collaborated closely with emergency departments, trauma centers, and specialty units including ChristianaCare facilities.

St. Francis Hospital

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) 2020 – 2022

Wilmington, Delaware

● Provided advanced care for critically ill patients in hospital-based and transport settings.

● Managed ventilated patients, continuous infusions, invasive monitoring, and post-resuscitation care.

● Performed STAT and high-risk blood draws on unstable patients requiring precision and speed.

● Worked collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. GEM Ambulance

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) 2017 – 2018

● Delivered BLS patient care and assisted ALS providers during emergency and non-emergency transports.

● Supported IV setup, patient positioning, hemorrhage control, and safe transport procedures.

Bayada Home Health Care

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2016 – 2018

● Provided direct patient care including ADLs, vitals, safety monitoring, and documentation.

● Developed strong patient communication and bedside care skills. CNA / Home Health Aide Roles

CNA / HHA 2023 – Present

● Continue to provide patient-centered care across home and facility-based settings.

● Maintain compliance with care plans, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.

CERTIFICATIONS

● Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)

● Paramedic (State / National Registry)

● Phlebotomy Technician (Graduate)

● CPR / BLS Certified

● Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

● Home Health Aide (HHA)

EDUCATION

Associate Degree – Emergency Medical Services / Emergency Medicine Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC)

Completed June 2017

References available upon request.**

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