Arnold Davids
Paramedic
Mosselbay, Western Cape
Summary
Well-trained Emergency Care Technician with advance life-saving skills, with 20-years background in pre-hospital care, excited to bring talent and expertise to growing hospital as Emergency Medical Services. Highly adept at measuring vitals, performing venipuncture and reading and interpreting heart monitors. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Reliable and efficient with 20 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Emergency Care Technician
Western Cape Emergency Medical Services
02.2003 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMT. Emergency Remote working off-site experience.
Education
National Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Certificate - Medical Rescue
Skills
IV Insertion
Pre-hospital Care
Emergency Response
Patient Management
Medication Administration
Intubation
EMR / EHR
PPE Compliance
Patient Immobilization
Airway Management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Intravenous therapy
Medical Equipment Operation
Safety Protocols
Patient Examination
Wound Care
Vital signs monitoring
Documentation And Reporting
Advanced Life Support
Seizure Management
Obstetric Emergencies
Burn Treatment
Stroke Management
Fracture Stabilization
Allergic reaction management
Poisoning Response
Scene safety assessment
Spinal Immobilization
Diabetic Emergencies
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Patient Condition Observation
Communication Equipment Operation
Prehospital Care
Ambulance Decontamination
Injury and Illness Treatment
Medical Equipment Maintenance
First Aid
Rescue equipment use
Professionalism
Treatment Documentation
Heart Monitoring
Patient Transport
Additional Information
ACLS Certificate is still in progress.
Certification
[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Emergency Care Technician - Western Cape Emergency Medical Services
02.2003 - Current
College of Emergency Care - National Certificate , Emergency Medical Technology
College of Emergency Care - Certificate , Medical Rescue