Danny Allen
Annville
Summary
Dynamic Flight Paramedic with extensive experience at Air Evac Lifeteam, excelling in advanced life support and patient care. Proven ability to enhance response times and improve patient outcomes through effective teamwork and critical thinking. Recognized for compassionate communication and proactive interventions in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort during transport.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessment and care during transport to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with medical team to execute emergency protocols effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Learned to operate advanced medical equipment for monitoring vital signs and delivering treatment.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance emergency response skills and knowledge base.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation to support continuity of care and information sharing.
- Supported logistical operations by preparing aircraft for medical missions, ensuring readiness for each flight.
- Practiced effective communication techniques with patients and families to provide reassurance during transport.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances in dynamic environments, prioritizing patient needs above all else.
- Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations, maintaining focus on the wellbeing of patients and the safety of the flight crew.
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Reduced response times by optimizing pre-flight preparation processes, enabling rapid deployment of air ambulance services.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Provided crucial input during debriefings following missions, identifying areas for improvement or potential risks to future operations.
- Collaborated with ground-based emergency teams for seamless transition of patient care upon arrival at medical facilities.
- Boosted patient satisfaction levels through empathetic communication and compassionate care during transport.
- Contributed to successful rescue missions by providing essential medical support in challenging environments such as natural disasters or remote locations.
- Elevated care standards through consistent adherence to established treatment guidelines and protocols.
- Strengthened relationships with local hospitals and emergency departments through regular communication and collaboration on shared goals related to patient care.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing advanced life support and critical care during high-pressure flight situations.
- Enhanced patient care during transport by utilizing specialized equipment and monitoring systems to ensure optimal conditions for recovery.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
Paramedic Supervisor
Clay County Ambulance Service
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Supervised emergency medical teams during critical incidents, ensuring efficient patient care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated training programs for paramedics, enhancing skills in advanced life support techniques.
- Developed operational procedures to streamline response times and improve service delivery across the county.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain compliance with state regulations and enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Served as a liaison between the EMS department and other health care organizations to facilitate collaboration on projects that improve patient outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth patient handoffs and improved care coordination.
- Addressed any performance or disciplinary issues within the team promptly and fairly, ensuring a positive work environment for all staff members.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
Paramedic
Clay County Ambulance Service
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Administered advanced life support techniques in emergency situations.
- Coordinated patient transport to medical facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and provided critical interventions during patient assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
EMTPKY
Lexington, KYEmergency Medical
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY01.2012
Skills
- Patient care
- Hemorrhage control
- Airway management
- Safety procedures
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Safety protocols
- Cardiac monitoring
- Stroke management
- Flight safety
- Patient relations
- Helicopter operations
- Diabetic emergencies
- Spinal immobilization
- Fracture stabilization
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Seizure management
- Poisoning treatment
- Pediatric care
- Allergic reactions
- Burn treatment
- Ventilator management
- Air medical treatment
- Mechanical ventilators
- Emergency medicine
- Environmental emergencies
- Drowning resuscitation
- Transfusions
- Patient ventilation
- Infusion pumps
- Pre-hospital advanced life support
- Chest decompression
- Providing pre-hospital advanced life support
- Blood transfusions
Certification
ACLS
PALS
PTLS
ITLS
BLS
FP-C
Advanced Practice Paramedic
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
02.2023 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
Clay County Ambulance Service
01.2016 - 02.2023
Paramedic
Clay County Ambulance Service
01.2014 - 01.2016
No Degree - Paramedicine
EMTPKY
Emergency Medical
Eastern Kentucky University