Sidney Childers
Patrick
Summary
Dedicated paramedic with strong skills in emergency response, patient management, and documentation. Proven ability to administer vital care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Skilled in quick decision-making and problem-solving to enhance patient outcomes during emergencies. Eager to leverage expertise in a challenging healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Florence County EMS
Florence, SC
06.2021 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transfer and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during transport.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and efficient patient care techniques.
- Responded to emergencies with quick decision-making and effective problem-solving skills.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
EMT-Basic
Palmetto Transport
Bennettsville, SC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient handoff and information exchange.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, prioritizing treatments based on severity.
- Developed and maintained accurate patient care documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
EMT-Basic
Marlboro Rescue
Bennettsville, SC
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Administered emergency medical care and life support techniques during patient transport.
- Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance, ensuring readiness for emergency situations.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Full Time Student
North Eastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Developed study schedules that improved time management and productivity among classmates.
- Participated in group projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills across diverse groups.
- Conducted research using various academic databases to support coursework and assignments.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Material Handler/Machine Operator
Talley Metals
Hartsville, SC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse facilities.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized storage systems for easy access to materials.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and enhance employee well-being.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring timely delivery of materials to production lines.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Education
EMT-Basic -
North Eastern Technical College
Cheraw, SCHigh School Diploma -
McBee High School
McBee05-2001
Paramedic -
PeeDee Regional EMS
Florence, SCSkills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient examination
- Vital assessments
- Geriatric emergency care
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR
- Fracture stabilization
- Spinal immobilization
- Diabetic emergencies
Timeline
Paramedic
Florence County EMS
06.2021 - Current
EMT-Basic
Palmetto Transport
01.2019 - 01.2021
EMT-Basic
Marlboro Rescue
08.2017 - 01.2019
Full Time Student
North Eastern Technical College
01.2014 - 08.2017
Material Handler/Machine Operator
Talley Metals
01.2012 - 01.2014
EMT-Basic -
North Eastern Technical College
High School Diploma -
McBee High School
Paramedic -
PeeDee Regional EMS