
• Served in a dual role as Paramedic and Firefighter, responding to emergency medical, fire suppression, and rescue incidents.
• Delivered ALS and trauma care integrated with fireground and rescue operations.
• Supported emergency preparedness, scene safety, and interagency coordination.
• Applied HazMat Operations training during hazardous materials incidents.
Paramedic Student
Employer: Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Start Date: 11/2020
End Date: 08/2021
Duties:
• Completed paramedic field training and clinical rotations in a high-acuity urban EMS system.
• Developed proficiency in advanced patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, and emergency response operations.
Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care in a high-volume urban EMS system serving Minneapolis and surrounding communities
Perform advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubation and protected airway procedures for critically ill and injured patients
Deliver trauma life support for patients suffering from gunshot wounds, stabbings, severe blunt force trauma, and motor vehicle collisions
Respond to large-scale mass casualty incidents, including school shootings and multi-victim firearm incidents, performing triage and lifesaving interventions
Operate in high-threat environments, providing medical support alongside law enforcement and SWAT teams during high-risk warrant services and tactical operations
Worked in coordination with the National Guard during civil unrest following the George Floyd incident, supporting emergency medical response operations
Maintain accountability and operational readiness of emergency medical equipment, supplies, and response kits
Apply Incident Command System (ICS) principles during complex, multi-agency emergency responses
Serve as Field Training Officer (FTO) and EMS Preceptor, mentoring and evaluating new paramedics and EMTs
Instruct firefighters and emergency personnel in medical trauma response, emergency procedures, and medical equipment operation
Life Saver Award, Star of Life Award, Excellence in Service Award