Joseph Casstevens
Mount Airy
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong communication and teamwork skills. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments.
Dedicated and adaptable individual with extensive experience in emergency medical services. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and calmness under pressure, contributing to improved patient outcomes and team collaboration during critical situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Training Officer
Iredell County EMS
Statesville, NC
08.2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Paramedic
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
04.2016 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Paramedic
Surry County Emergency Services
Mount Airy, NC
12.2010 - 07.2018
- Administered advanced life support procedures to critically ill patients in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety during transport.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, prioritizing interventions based on urgency.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics on protocols, equipment usage, and emergency response techniques.
- 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.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
Paramedic
Wilkes County EMS
North Wilkesboro, NC
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Education
High School Diploma -
EMT- Paramedic -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
Certification
Credentialed Paramedic in North Carolina.
Technical Rescue vehicle extrication certified.
Technical Rescue ropes specialty certified.
Level I high angle rescue certified.
Hazardous Materials operations and awareness certified.
Crisis Intervention Team certified.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certified.
AHA certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, and BLS instructor.
Timeline
Assistant Training Officer
Iredell County EMS
08.2018 - Current
Paramedic
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2024
Paramedic
Wilkes County EMS
10.2015 - 06.2017
Paramedic
Surry County Emergency Services
12.2010 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
EMT- Paramedic -
Surry Community College