Spencer McKnight
Avon
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Plainfield Fire Territory
Plainfield, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Helped teach new firefighter recruit classes the EMS portion of their training according to the NREMT curriculum.
- Coached firefighter recruits through the psychomotor portion of the NREMT curriculum.
- Regularly teaches Fire Department staff continuing education such as ACLS, PALS, ITLS and CPR.
Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS
Indianapolis, IN
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Instructed IEMS recruits EMT school according to the NREMT curriculum.
- Coached IEMS recruits through the psychomotor portion of the NREMT curriculum.
Paramedic
Wayne Township Fire Department
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2019
High School Diploma -
Speedway High School
Speedway, IN05.2015
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- ITLS
- Primary Instructor
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
Paramedic
Plainfield Fire Territory
11.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Wayne Township Fire Department
05.2022 - 11.2023
Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS
06.2020 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Speedway High School
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Bloomington