Chris McCammon
Water Valley, MS
Summary
Dependable Paramedic Shift Lead, effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Well-trained Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons.
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 33+ years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Shift Lead
Baptist Ambulance, LLC
10.2017 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans for diverse medical conditions.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions to determine appropriate interventions and transport needs.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and protocols, ensuring highest standards of patient care and safety.
- Utilized advanced life support equipment effectively during emergencies, optimizing response times and patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
Paramedic Shift Lead
BMHCC-NM
07.2010 - 10.2017
- Implemented process improvements for emergency response procedures, increasing operational efficiency within the team.
- 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.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Paramedic
Grenada Lake Medical Center
10.2004 - 07.2010
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care to critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during transport.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient conditions and appropriate interventions.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics in clinical protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Managed on-scene operations, coordinating resources and directing team members in high-pressure situations.
- Developed and implemented best practices for efficient patient management and care delivery.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy for continuity of care and legal documentation.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS12-1999
No Degree - EMT-Basic
Homes Community College
Grenada, MS11-1992
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Pre-hospital care
- Mass casualty incident response
- Medical records management
- Treatment Planning
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Rapport building
- Work coordination
Timeline
Paramedic Shift Lead
Baptist Ambulance, LLC
10.2017 - Current
Paramedic Shift Lead
BMHCC-NM
07.2010 - 10.2017
Paramedic
Grenada Lake Medical Center
10.2004 - 07.2010
No Degree - Paramedicine
Northwest Community College
No Degree - EMT-Basic
Homes Community College
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