EMT-Paramedic

Wanda Susan Jackson

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Lorton, VA 22079

USA

Email:qihwfk@r.postjobfree.com

Home: (910) - 988-4790

Work: (703) - 805-0915

Work Experience

Dewitt Army Community Hospital (01/18/2009 - Present) - Nationally Registered Paramedic

Fort Belvoir, Virginia United States

Supervisor: Mr. Lewis Jackson - 703-***-****; Contact:Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0640 - 7

Salary: $26.29 per hour

Hours per week: 80

Duties: Trained in the management of Airway Obstruction and respiratory arrest; Cardiac Arrest; Mechanical Breathing Aids, Shock and Fluid Therapy, Attending to Wounds; Fractures of torso and extremities; Eye, Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia; Child Birth; Miscellaneous Medical Emergenicies; Environmental Emergencies; Pharmocology; Extrication and packaging of victims; telemetry and communication; operating an emergency or patient transport vehicle performing safety and maintenance inspections and minor repair; ensure all supplies and equipment are sterilized and in working order; extensive experience in working in the hospital emergency room.

Emergency diagnosis and treatment of persons in emergency situations, calculated dosages and administered appropriate medications via a standard of wirtten protocols and continually made clear, concise medical decisions in life threatening medical emergencies. Interpret 12 Lead EKG's and treat appropriately with Cardiac Monitor and appropriate medications as indicated. Obtain and maintain IV's as indicated by patient assessment. Maintained a controlled scene environment. Extensive knowledge of the major body systems, have a working knowledge of diagnostic signs such as pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, state of conciousness; skin color, and pupils of the eyes. Performed patient examinations, provided patient care, and ensured appropriate patient handling and transport to the nearest or most appropriate hospital. Served as Shiftleader, setting the example for employees to emulate and also served as Assistant Supervisor in his absence. Served as a paramedic preceptor to newly arriving paramedics, overseeing their knowledge of medical/trauma protocols and procedures before clearing them for independent work as a field paramedic. Ability to independently evaluate patients and determine the proper treatment plan with minimal input.

I have over 17 years experience working as a field paramedic and working with the public on a daily basis in times of their great crisis, and resolved problems independently in a highly excited atmosphere.

Womack Army Medical Center, Ambulance Section (07/05/2005 - 01/17/09) - Lead Paramedic/Shiftleader

Fort Bragg, North Carolina United States

Supervisor: Mr. Jean-Louis Gomes - 910-***-****; Contact:Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0640 - 8

Salary: $24.20 per hour

Hours per week: 40

Duties: Serves as a Lead Paramedic/ShiftLeader for 7-8 Paramedic and EMT-Basic personnel on a shift. Responsible for day-to-day operations of Fort Bragg Emergency Medical Services. Distributes work to employees in accordance with established procedures. Exercises leadership skills in providing routine technical reviews of completed work and providing assistance in getting work accomplished. Assumes overall responsiblity for FBEMS personnel, equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Schedules all requested patient transport (both routine and emergency), designating vehicles and personnel. Provides on-the-job training to new employees and students and establishes training in accordance with policies and SOP's. Makes suggestions to the supervisor as requested regarding promotions, reassignments, work performance, and personnel needs. Performs full performance level paramedic work to the injured and ill patients. Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of his condition. Applies both basic and advanced emergency medical techniques and determines, based on the diagnosis, the approach or combination of approaches that will most effectively sustain the patient's life. Operates an ambulance to safely transport patients from the scene to the hospital and interfacility transfer of patients. Assists in the Emergency room with EKG monitoring to include 12-Lead, defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion. Performs blood draws and Intravenous access, oxygen, oral/nasal intubation, and drug administration. Serves as the FBEMS Quality Assurance (QA) Officer. Reviews documentation of Paramedic/EMT-Basic personnel activities and patient care. Ensures appropriate paramedical care was given and appropriate legible documentation of Patient Care Reports (PCR). Determines need for training or retraining of personnel not adhering to proper patient care.

Womack Army Medical Center, Ambulance Section (07/06/1999 - 07/04/2005) - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Fort Bragg, North Carolina United States

Supervisor: Mr. Jean-Louis Gomes - 910-***-****; Contact:Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0640 - 7

Salary: $19.64 per hour

Hours per week: 40

Duties: Served as a National Registry Paramedic, responding to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness and sometimes encountered situations that were deemed life threatening. Upon arrival at the scene, made a independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and selected from a variety of prescribed protocols the one that was considered appropriate under the given circumstances. Applied practical knowledge of the major body systems, i.e. skeletal, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and nervous system to perform patient examination. Determined condition of the patient, how the patient can be moved and the appropriate medical facility to transport the patient to. Performed the following procedures as required: airway obstruction and respiratory arrest; cardiac arrest; shock and fluid therapy; care of wounds and fractures, childbirth; miscellaneous medical emergencies, drug therapy; 12-Lead EKG monitoring of patients; assured scene, self, and co-worker safety, and safe operations of an emergency medical vehicle. Interfacility transfers of stable and critical patients to local and out-of-state hospitals. Served as Assistant Shiftleader, distributing work to employees and providing assistance in getting work accomplished. Resolved simple complaints of employees and referred others to the supervisor. In addition, served as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. Dispatched ambulance crews to emergency scenes. Managed all incoming calls and carefully questioned the caller in order to determine the type of emergency that existed, the geographical location of the incident and the extent of of the illness or any injuries suffered. Stayed in constant contact with the ambulance crew. Gave the caller instructions on line until the medical team arrived and assumed patient care. Gave pre-arrival and post-arrival instructions to the medical unit responding. Ensured timely and accurate arrival of medical personnel to emergency location. Trained in the input of information with sophisticated computer and telecommunications equipment, as well as having exceptional communication skills.

Education

College/University

Excelsior College (02/02/2010 - Still Attending)

Albany, New York

United States

Degree: - Major: Nursing

GPA: 3.60 Semester Hours: 34

Description: Completing an associate in science Nursing degree at this time.

College/University

Fayetteville Technical Community College (01/17/2001 - 12/10/2006)

Fayetteville, North Carolina

United States

Degree: - Major: Emergency Medical Services

GPA: 3.53 Semester Hours: 64

College/University

Liberty University (09/07/1990 - 05/11/1992)

Lynchburg , Virginia

United States

Degree: - Major: General Studies

GPA: 3.00 Semester Hours: 32

Additional Information

Award - Commander's Award for Civilian Service (10/10/2008)

For outstanding performance as Lead Paramedic in the Department of Emergency Medicine, from 07/06/1999 to 10/10/2008.

Certification - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Experienced Provider (01/31/2013)

16

Successfully completed the national cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association for the ACLS Experienced Provider Program

Certification - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) (01/31/2013)

16

Completed the national cognitive and skills in accordance with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians to provide patient trauma support.

Certification - Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (09/30/2012)

Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluation in accordance with the American Heart Association to provide basic life support techniques.

Certification - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (01/31/2013)

16

Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluation in accordance with the American Heart Association to provide advanced life support techniques.

Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (03/31/2013)

Maintains national certification to provide and uphold standards in the emergency medical services.

Certification - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (01/31/2013)

16

Successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluation in accordance with the American Heart Association to provide advanced life support techniques to patients.

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