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KELLY SLEEPER

White House

Summary

Hard-working recent college graduate with an AAS in Paramedicine (3.6 GPA), with 10 years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of emergency response, patient safety, and ambulatory care to successfully fill the Paramedic role at your department. Frequently praised as efficient by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your department serve the community and achieve its goals. Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Nashville Fire Department
04.2024 - Current
  • Responded swiftly to emergency calls, assessing patient needs and delivering critical care in high-pressure situations.
  • Administered advanced life support interventions, ensuring compliance with established medical protocols and standards.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes during transport to medical facilities.
  • Implemented process improvements in emergency response strategies, enhancing overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements for quality assurance purposes.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.

EMT/AEMT/PARAMEDIC

Sumner County EMS
08.2018 - Current
  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
  • Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
  • Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
  • Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.

CDL DRIVER

Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT

Hermitage Hall (United Health Services)
12.2015 - 01.2018
  • Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
  • Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
  • Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.
  • Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
  • Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
  • Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
  • Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.

CHARTER BUS DRIVER

GrayLine of Tennessee
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
  • Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
  • Report delays or accidents.
  • Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
  • Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.
  • Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
  • Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
  • Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.

TRUCK DRIVER

Able Express
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, chain, binders, or covers.
  • Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.

STORE MANAGER

TitleMax
11.2010 - 04.2013
  • Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
  • Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
  • Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
  • Direct clerical staff to keep records of export correspondence, bid requests, and credit collections, and to maintain current information on tariffs, licenses, and restrictions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
08-2021

Skills

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Advanced life support
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Intubation
  • Patient assessments
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pediatric advanced life support

Certification

  • Licensed Paramedic in Tennessee #211948
  • Class B CDL

Timeline

Paramedic

Nashville Fire Department
04.2024 - Current

EMT/AEMT/PARAMEDIC

Sumner County EMS
08.2018 - Current

CDL DRIVER

Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2018 - 08.2018

MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT

Hermitage Hall (United Health Services)
12.2015 - 01.2018

CHARTER BUS DRIVER

GrayLine of Tennessee
04.2014 - 08.2015

TRUCK DRIVER

Able Express
04.2013 - 04.2014

STORE MANAGER

TitleMax
11.2010 - 04.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Volunteer State Community College

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