Nicholas Kennedy
Indian Land
Summary
Experienced Paramedic Crew Chief specializing in advanced life support and team management at Mecklenburg EMS Agency. Proven ability to train new staff and improve emergency response protocols. Skilled in making critical decisions and conducting patient triage in high-stress environments. Focused on delivering superior pre-hospital care and fostering crew growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PARAMEDIC CREW CHIEF - FTO
MECKLENBURG EMS AGENCY (MEDIC)
09.2018 - Current
- Managed ALS ambulance operations and conducted training for new hires on daily procedures and protocols.
- Led paramedic team in emergency response operations and patient care.
- Coordinated communication between dispatch and field personnel for efficient service.
- Trained newly hired EMTs and Paramedics on agency protocols, procedures, and equipment usage.
EMT
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE
Freeport
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided Emergency Transportation To and from Senior Care Facilities to Emergency Medical Facilities.
- Provided immediate care during emergencies, adhering to protocols and procedures.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely while transporting patients to medical facilities.
FIRE FIGHTER /EMT
PLAINVIEW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plainview
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed emergency responses to structure fires, hazardous material spills, carbon monoxide incidents, vehicle accidents involving extrication, elevator rescues, and medical emergencies.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided rapid firefighting services.
- Conducted regular equipment checks and maintained firefighting gear.
- Participated in training drills and educational programs for community safety.
Education
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PARAMEDIC - North Carolina State Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification (PHTLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL MEDICINE (CPM)
12.2020
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC - New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Care & Safety Institute Health Care Provider CPR & AED Standard First aid, American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR & AED
NASSAU COUNTY EMS ACADEMY
12.2017
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
PLAINVIEW JFK HIGH SCHOOL
Plainview01.2017
FIRE FIGHTER - Essentials of Fire Fighting With Active Shooter, Primaries of Fire Fighting, Department Operations, Hazardous Material Awareness, FEMA ICS 100, FEMA NIMS
NASSAU COUNTY FIRE SERVICE ACADEMY
01.2017
Skills
- Advanced life support training
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Emergency medical evaluations
- Critical care management
- Patient triage
- Emergency response coordination
- Emergency response
- Mass casualty response
- Mass casualty incidents
- Patient stabilization
- Patient transport
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- Medical equipment operation
- Pre-hospital care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Obstetric emergencies
- Pediatric care
- Scene safety assessment
- Critical decision-making
- Team leadership
Timeline
PARAMEDIC CREW CHIEF - FTO
MECKLENBURG EMS AGENCY (MEDIC)
09.2018 - Current
EMT
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE
01.2018 - 06.2018
FIRE FIGHTER /EMT
PLAINVIEW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
12.2016 - 06.2018
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PARAMEDIC - North Carolina State Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification (PHTLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL MEDICINE (CPM)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC - New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Care & Safety Institute Health Care Provider CPR & AED Standard First aid, American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR & AED
NASSAU COUNTY EMS ACADEMY
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
PLAINVIEW JFK HIGH SCHOOL
FIRE FIGHTER - Essentials of Fire Fighting With Active Shooter, Primaries of Fire Fighting, Department Operations, Hazardous Material Awareness, FEMA ICS 100, FEMA NIMS
NASSAU COUNTY FIRE SERVICE ACADEMY