Amanda Fox
Asheville
Summary
Experienced, agency-invested EMT-Paramedic with a proven track record at Buncombe County EMS, showcasing a strong work ethic and critical thinking abilities. Excelled in emergency medical treatment, leading by example and demonstrating an inquisitive mind through initiatives like the "heart safe" pager tones project. Holds key certifications, including Critical Care Paramedic, with a compelling desire to foster the improvement of Buncombe County EMS as well as myself in the role of a Shift Training Officer.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Paramedic
Buncombe County EMS
08.2008 - Current
- Provide emergency medical treatment and transport at the EMT-Paramedic level to a wide range of patients using clinical judgement and existing protocols.
- Conduct daily equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintain a clean and organized ambulance, promoting patient safety and positive public perception.
- Accurately and thoroughly complete necessary documentation in a timely manner, ensuring continuity of patient care and prompt reimbursement.
- Professionally and tactfully interact with members of the general public as well as other public safety and healthcare organizations.
- Precept various levels of EMS students from various educational institutions.
- Maintain required and pertinent certifications through on-going training.
- Involvement in numerous internal committees including: Peer Review QA/QI, Equipment, EMS Week, Uniform, Peer Support (pending at present)
- Presented to leadership inquiry and research into deploying "heart safe" pager tones. Developed and collected information from staff survey regarding effectiveness and positive benefits overwhelmingly noted.
- North Carolina EMT-Paramedic
- Critical Care Paramedic, UMBC
- ACLS, PALS, PHTLS certified
- NC EMS Officer I
- ICISF CISM Group & Individual Crisis (GRIN)
EMT-Intermediate
Buncombe County EMS
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Provided emergency treatment and transport at the EMT-Intermediate level using clinical judgement and existing protocols.
- Maintained clean and organized ambulance.
- Completed necessary documentation and paperwork.
- Assisted EMT-Paramedic level partners as needed.
- Identified higher level providers to strive to emulate while completing Paramedic school for subsequent career advancement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05-2008
General Courses -
University of North Carolina-Asheville
Asheville, NC01-2006
Skills
- Attention to detail and understanding of that importance
- Experienced grasp of internal policies and procedures
- Critical thinking
- Leadership by example
- Inquisitive mind
- Strong work ethic
- Respect of others
- Documentation
Timeline
EMT-Paramedic
Buncombe County EMS
08.2008 - Current
EMT-Intermediate
Buncombe County EMS
02.2008 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
General Courses -
University of North Carolina-Asheville
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