Craig Anderson
South St. Paul
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Paramedic skilled in critical decision-making and emergency response. Proven ability to train and mentor junior paramedics while implementing quality assurance measures to optimize patient care during transport.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
M Health Fairview
St. Paul, MN
10.2008 - Current
- Administered advanced life support procedures in critical situations including ECMO, Balloon Pumps, Impella, and multiple infusions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize and transport critically ill patients.
- Utilized cardiac monitoring systems to assess patient conditions and guide treatment decisions.
- Educated and trained junior paramedics on emergency response protocols and best practices.
Critical Care Paramedic
Welia Health
Mora, MN
03.1997 - 07.2015
- Administered advanced life support procedures in critical situations.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance patient care outcomes during transport.
- Developed and refined operational procedures for efficient emergency response workflows.
- Led critical incident debriefings to evaluate performance and improve future responses.
- Advocated for patient-centered care through effective communication with medical staff and families.
- Built rapport with local law enforcement agencies through frequent collaboration on scene management tasks, fostering cooperation among first responders during emergencies.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Life Link Iii
Minneapolis, MN
05.2003 - 07.2006
- Administered advanced life support interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care during transport.
- Operated and maintained critical care equipment for optimal performance.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient needs and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic Technology
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN08.2017
Skills
- Critical care transport
- Critical decision-making skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- ECMO tranpsort
- Balloon pump management
- Impella management
Certification
AHA instructor: ACLS, BLS, PALS,
NRP provider
Field training officer
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
M Health Fairview
10.2008 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Life Link Iii
05.2003 - 07.2006
Critical Care Paramedic
Welia Health
03.1997 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Paramedic Technology
Century College