Daniel Chase
Kingsport
Summary
Tennessee Critical Care Paramedic with 16+ years of pre-hospital emergency experience. Striving for excellence in pre-hospital care and education through progressive protocols and engaging providers in active learning and proficiency. Effectively manage and lead pre-hospital organizational structures during stressful situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT
Sullivan County EMS
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
PARAMEDIC
Sullivan County EMS
07.2010 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Lieutenant
Sullivan County EMS
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted intervention plans.
- Improved patient care quality, conducting thorough post-incident reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
- Mentored new EMS personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
EMS Instructor
Sullivan County EMS
09.2023 - Current
- Introduced scenario-based learning activities that increased student confidence in handling real-world emergencies effectively.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical protocols, sharing updates with students as necessary.
- Delivered clear explanations of complex medical concepts, enabling students to grasp essential information quickly.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by addressing student concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Certificate - EMT-IV Tech
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05.2008
Associates of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic
Walters State Community College
01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City01.2018
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous Learning Commitment
- Public Speaking Confidence
- Self-Motivation Strategies
Skills Activities
- AHA certified (CPR, ACLS, PALS)
- AHA Instructor (CPR, ACLS, PALS, PEARS)
- NAEMT certified (PHTLS)
- NAEMT Instructor (PHTLS)
- FEMA/NIMS certified (ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800)
- TN Critical Care Paramedic
- Instructor Coordinator Endorsement
- Member of the National EMS Educator’s Association
- Adjunct faculty at Walters State Community College Public Safe Division- Paramedic Program
- Instrumental in bringing first EMT/AEMT courses to Sullivan County EMS (Lead Instructor)
- Assisted with instructor of the first Tennessee Region 1 Critical Care Paramedic course.
- 2023 Tennessee EMS Educator’s Association “New Horizons” Instructor of the Year
- Recipient of the 2011 Tennessee Region 1 “Star of Life” Award presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
- Proven leader having excellent rapport with co-workers, healthcare professionals, and fellow pre-hospital educators across the state of TN.
Timeline
EMS Instructor
Sullivan County EMS
09.2023 - Current
Lieutenant
Sullivan County EMS
01.2019 - Current
PARAMEDIC
Sullivan County EMS
07.2010 - Current
EMT
Sullivan County EMS
05.2008 - 07.2010
Certificate - EMT-IV Tech
Northeast State Community College
Associates of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic
Walters State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Tennessee State University
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