Terri Franks
Seneca
Summary
Experienced Paramedic with a strong background in advanced life support and crisis management at Anderson County EMS. Demonstrated success in providing exceptional patient care and training new team members, enhancing collaboration and safety in high-pressure situations. Dedicated to ongoing education and maintaining readiness for emergency medical scenarios. Recognized for effective communication, patient support, and medication administration, consistently delivering top-tier patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Anderson County EMS
07.2020 - Current
- Part time that moved to full time position Paramedic working on an ACLS QRV.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions on-site.
- Administered life-saving interventions and medications to critical patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during patient transport to hospitals.
- Maintained and inspected medical equipment for operational readiness.
- Documented patient care reports accurately for medical records.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide reassurance during emergencies.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
Paramedic
Oconee Medical Center
Seneca
12.2000 - Current
- Part time Paramedic working on an ACLS ambulance.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions on-site.
- Administered life-saving interventions and medications to critical patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during patient transport to hospitals.
- Maintained and inspected medical equipment for operational readiness.
- Documented patient care reports accurately for medical records.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide reassurance during emergencies.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
Paramedic
Fork Rescue Squad
07.1999 - 08.2021
- Full time Paramedic and Assistant Chief for the Rescue Squad, working on an ACLS ambulance doing 24 / 48 hour shift rotation.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions on-site.
- Administered life-saving interventions and medications to critical patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during patient transport to hospitals.
- Maintained and inspected medical equipment for operational readiness.
- Documented patient care reports accurately for medical records.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and emergency response techniques.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide reassurance during emergencies.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
- As Assistant Chief I maintained employee records and certifications, accountability for payroll, employee scheduling for shifts, conflict resolution, PR for the community, and vehicle maintenance issues.
Hyperbaric Technician
Serena Group
Seneca
03.2016 - 02.2020
- The Hyperbaric Technician controls the pressure inside the hyperbaric chambers while maintaining the well being of the patient inside the chamber.
- Also assists medical staff as required with patient volume in the wound care clinic portion of the office.
- As a hyperbaric technician duties also include cleaning and maintaining the hyperbaric chambers during down time, and in between patients.
ER Technician / Communication (PRN)
AnMed Medical Center
Anderson
08.2017 - 11.2019
- ER Technician works closely in the emergency room with the doctors and nursing staff to effectively perform aseptic procedures, take vital signs, prepare patients for physicians and / or nurse’s care, perform venipunctures, perform catheter placement, administer first aid when necessary, and collect specimens and other necessary procedures ordered by the physicians in taking care of patients.
- Assist with dressing patients into gowns for exams, place patients on proper monitoring devices, perform tests as needed, provide assistance to patients and family members, and assist both doctors and nurses during procedures when extra hands are needed.
- Maintain good PR for the hospital with the public when dealing with the patients, family and community.
- Communication Technicians triage and assign patients to rooms as calls come into the communication room.
- Knowledge of standing orders and hospital procedures, monitors EKGS for ER, establishes alerts for incoming calls and acts as mediator between EMS and ER staff to communicate potentially critical information about incoming patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
West-Oak High School
06.1984
Some College (No Degree) -
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SCSkills
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Advanced life support
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response techniques
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient documentation
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocol adherence
- Emergency medical care
- Training and mentoring
- Crisis management
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Medical records management
- Communicable disease control
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Wound care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Fracture stabilization
- Indirect patient care
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency vehicle upkeep
- Intravenous therapy
- Geriatric emergency care
- Patient immobilization
- Medical supply restocking
- Triaging
- Care plan adherence
- Critical decision-making skills
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Scene safety assessment
- Mass casualty incident response
Certification
• National Registered Paramedic, 01/19 - 03/27
• National Registry EMT-P, #M0981175
• Paramedic, 01/19 - 01/27
• South Carolina EMT-P, SC010937
• National Registry EMT-P, #M0981175
• Paramedic, 01/19 - 01/27
• South Carolina EMT-P, SC010937
Timeline
Paramedic
Anderson County EMS
07.2020 - Current
ER Technician / Communication (PRN)
AnMed Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2019
Hyperbaric Technician
Serena Group
03.2016 - 02.2020
Paramedic
Oconee Medical Center
12.2000 - Current
Paramedic
Fork Rescue Squad
07.1999 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
West-Oak High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Tri-County Technical College