Christopher Keene
New Albany
Summary
Committed and resourceful Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient assessment and critical care as well as operation management in a high volume urban service area. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of emergency medicine.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
Louisville Metro EMS - Louisville Metro Government
01.2020 - Current
- Participated in pre-hospital whole blood administration pilot program in an urban service area.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Triaged acuity by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Louisville Metro EMS - Louisville Metro Government
07.2008 - 01.2020
- Precept new hire paramedic as well as paramedic students in a high volume urban service area.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from patients and others at scene.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV and IO to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Paramedic
Louisville Metro EMS - Louisville Metro Government
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from patients and others at scene.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2003
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2002
Skills
- Schedule coordination
- Quality assurance reviews of patient care reports
- Accident and injury investigations
- Public complaint/concern investigation and management
- Pre-hospital whole blood administration pilot program
- Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-P) - Endorsement pending
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced airway management
- HAZMAT Operations level
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Louisville Metro EMS - Louisville Metro Government
01.2020 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Louisville Metro EMS - Louisville Metro Government
07.2008 - 01.2020
Paramedic
Louisville Metro EMS - Louisville Metro Government
03.2005 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Vincennes University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Vincennes University
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