Joshua Barnett
Tehachapi
Summary
I am a driven and successful individual with 20 years of experience in pre-hospital patient care, including two years as an EMT-Basic and almost 19 years as a paramedic. The past three years of my career have included critical care interfacility patient transports by ground, extensive critical care training to obtain my Flight Paramedic certification, and 8 months of experience in critical care air transport. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience that has cultivated a strong, disciplined approach to comprehensive and compassionate care of patients in a variety of situations and environments. I have experience as a training officer, as an educator/preceptor for local paramedic and EMT programs, and as a shift supervisor. I currently operate as a critical care clinician for Liberty Ambulance/Ridgecrest Regional Hospital as a flight paramedic on both ground and air transport vehicles. I work well on a team and during stressful situations. I am extremely compassionate with my patients, and I understand the need for compassion and delivering assurance to their families and loved ones. I have recently been accepted in the Registered Nursing program with Bakersfield College, and I have aspirations of eventually obtaining credentials as a flight nurse and further degrees (bachelor's and master's) in the field of nursing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Liberty Ambulance/Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Ensured safe transportation for patients by adhering to strict aviation protocols and guidelines.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
- Maximized aircraft utilization by assisting with routine maintenance tasks and equipment inspections as needed.
- Collaborated with ground-based emergency teams for seamless transition of patient care upon arrival at medical facilities.
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing advanced life support and critical care during high-pressure flight situations.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Performed endotracheal intubation in instances of respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Maintained mechanical ventilation on patients during critical care ground transports
Paramedic
Regional Paramedical Services
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing advanced life support and critical care during high-pressure flight situations.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Performed endotracheal intubation in instances of respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Maintained mechanical ventilation on patients during critical care ground transports
Paramedic, Shift Supervisor, FTO
Terry's County EMS
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing advanced life support and critical care during high-pressure flight situations.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Performed endotracheal intubation in instances of respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Maintained mechanical ventilation on patients during critical care ground transports
- Assisted Operations Manager with scheduling duties
- Operated in the capacity as a field training officer to train new employees and EMT-Basic/Paramedic students
- Supervised multiple Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support ambulance crews
- Participated in a large-scale search and rescue/recovery operation in the aftermath of the April 27, 2011 tornado super outbreak in the roles of triage supervisor and advanced life support provider
EMT-Basic, Paramedic, Shift Supervisor, FTO
Decatur EMS, Inc.
01.2004 - 10.2009
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing advanced life support and critical care during high-pressure flight situations.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Performed endotracheal intubation in instances of respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Maintained mechanical ventilation on patients during critical care ground transports
- Assisted Operations Manager with scheduling duties
- Operated in the capacity as a field training officer to train new employees and EMT-Basic/Paramedic students
- Supervised multiple Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support ambulance crews
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2026
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL12.2005
Skills
- Patient Care
- Hemorrhage Control
- Airway Management
- Safety Procedures
- Management of mechanically ventilated patients
- Establishing and maintaining venous and intraosseous access
- Establishing and maintaining endotracheal intubation
- Applying, obtaining, and interpreting 3, 4, and 12-lead ECGs
- Obtaining blood samples
- Oxygen Equipment
- Continuous Improvement
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Safety Protocols
- Cardiac monitoring
- Stroke Management
- Flight safety
- Helicopter operations
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Spinal Immobilization
- Fracture Stabilization
- Obstetrical Emergencies
- Seizure Management
- Poisoning Treatment
- Pediatric Care
- Allergic Reactions
- Burn Treatment
- Altitude Physiology
- Paramedic certification
- Chest Decompression
- Patient ventilation
- Transfusions
- Pre-hospital advanced life support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Professionalism
- Multi-patient Triage
Certification
- Paramedic Associate's Degree
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO or EVOC)- Various issuing bodies, including state-specific programs or national safety councils.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- California State Paramedic License and Kern County Paramedic accreditation
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Airway Management & Ventilation Techniques Certifications – Various accredited medical education providers.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) Provider Status – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration or approved providers.
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Liberty Ambulance/Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Paramedic
Regional Paramedical Services
10.2014 - 12.2018
Paramedic, Shift Supervisor, FTO
Terry's County EMS
10.2009 - 10.2014
EMT-Basic, Paramedic, Shift Supervisor, FTO
Decatur EMS, Inc.
01.2004 - 10.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Bakersfield College
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Calhoun Community College
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