Benjamin McKinney
Denton
Summary
Adept at critical decision-making and fostering a positive learning environment, I provide quality patient care and training at Randolph County Emergency Services. My background includes mentoring paramedics,quality assurance, and excelling in direct patient care. I rely on adaptability and problem-solving and consistently improved outcomes, demonstrating reliability and advanced emergency medical skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Randolph County Emergency Services
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular reviews of protocols and procedures in line with industry best practices, promoting continuous improvements in patient care standards.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced paramedics.
- Implemented quality assurance measures within the team, resulting in a high level of patient care consistency across all shifts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in emergency medical services.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pre-hospital emergency care and advanced life support interventions.
- Upheld strict safety regulations for both self and team members while navigating through hazardous situations.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Evaluated trainee performance during clinical rotations, providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth and improvement.
- Sustained positive relationships with hospital staff during patient transfers to establish trustworthiness among healthcare professionals.
Paramedic
Randolph County Emergency Services
11.2022 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
EMT-Basic
Randolph County Emergency Services
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
EMT-Basic
North State Medical Transport
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
01.2014 - 01.2015
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Randolph County Community College
Asheboro, NC11-2022
High School Diploma -
Western Alamance High School
Elon, NC06-2016
Skills
- Emergency medical services
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient transport
- Safety protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Randolph County Emergency Services
04.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Randolph County Emergency Services
11.2022 - 04.2024
EMT-Basic
Randolph County Emergency Services
07.2018 - 11.2022
EMT-Basic
North State Medical Transport
08.2017 - 08.2018
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
01.2014 - 01.2015
No Degree - Paramedicine
Randolph County Community College
High School Diploma -
Western Alamance High School
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