Kenneth Rodriguez
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Seasoned Paramedic and Educator with extensive experience at Manatee County EMS and Tampa Bay CPR, demonstrating clinical expertise and teaching proficiency. Excelled in delivering compassionate care and advanced life support, while fostering academic growth and leadership qualities. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes and inspire students, with a focus on healthcare regulations and feedback delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
11.2014 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival and treat wounds.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hillsborough Community College - Plant City Campus
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Managed classroom dynamics effectively, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Delivered high-quality instruction using a variety of teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles and individual needs of students.
- Inspired students to continue their education and professional development beyond graduation by sharing personal experiences and highlighting opportunities within the EMS world
Paramedic
BayCare Health System Inc.
04.2009 - 12.2014
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, and family members
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Educator
Tampa Bay CPR
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving tasks and real-world applications into lessons.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12-2015
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Feedback delivery
- Teaching proficiency
- Leadership qualities
- Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hillsborough Community College - Plant City Campus
11.2022 - 01.2025
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
11.2014 - 01.2025
Educator
Tampa Bay CPR
01.2012 - 01.2025
Paramedic
BayCare Health System Inc.
04.2009 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Hillsborough Community College
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