Benjamin Harris
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Adept at delivering advanced life support and compassionate care in high-pressure situations, I enhanced patient outcomes and team efficiency at Chula Vista Fire Department. Skilled in narcotics management and policy development, I also pioneered the Car Seat Safety program, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in emergency medical services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Single Role Paramedic
Chula Vista Fire Department
03.2021 - 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ride-alongs.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
EMT/Paramedic
AMR San Diego
04.2013 - 03.2021
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
Education
Paramedicine
EMSTA College
Santee, CA04-2017
Skills
- Manages Narcotic inventory and narcotic safe maintenance
- Performs CQI on OB, Narcotic Delivery, and Combative Patients
- Routinely teaches Image Trend, PSTrax, Tablet Command, and Ambulance Inventory/Maintenance to EMS academies and new hires
- Developed the Car Seat Safety program for CVFD
- Worked with new vendors to develop PO's for purchase of medical equipment
- Assisted in writing multiple policies for Lexipol as the identified SME
Accomplishments
-2014 EMT of the Year by San Diego Fire Rescue
-Nominated 2022 Paramedic of the Year for the San Diego Padres on bahalf of the Chula Vista Fire Department
Certification
-Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO)
Timeline
Single Role Paramedic
Chula Vista Fire Department
03.2021 - Current
EMT/Paramedic
AMR San Diego
04.2013 - 03.2021
Paramedicine
EMSTA College
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