James Carver
Ocean Springs
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful Paramedic Supervisor offering 23 years of experience at American Medical Response, skilled in advanced cardiac life support and effective communication. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through strategic collaboration and quality assurance. Adept at problem-solving and team leadership, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in emergency medical services.
Dependable supervisor 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.
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of the area and strong relationships with ancillary agencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
02.2024 - 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.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Served as a liaison between the EMS department and other health care organizations to facilitate collaboration on projects that improve patient outcomes.
- Managed scheduling, payroll, and personnel matters for the paramedic team to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth patient handoffs and improved care coordination.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits of patient care records, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Coordinated with other emergency services agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Addressed any performance or disciplinary issues within the team promptly and fairly, ensuring a positive work environment for all staff members.
Operations Manager
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Ran reports monthly for the cities and counties reporting response times and response compliance
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Columbia Community College
Columbia, CASkills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Triaging
Timeline
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
02.2024 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2021 - 10.2023
Operations Manager
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2016 - 06.2021
No Degree - Paramedicine
Columbia Community College
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