Sarah Orr
Rigby
Summary
Seasoned Fire Captain/Critical Care Paramedic with a robust background at Madison Fire Department, excelling in emergency response and critical care. Proven expertise in ACLS and leadership, significantly enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Skilled in fostering interdepartmental collaboration and adept at making critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrates a strong commitment to public education and staff development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain/Critical Care Paramedic
Madison Fire Department
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- 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.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Paramedic Program Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Ran state of the art emergency medical simulations
- Prepared students for the NREMT
- Collaborated with the lead instructor on best teaching strategies depending on student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College of Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK01-2015
Skills
- Personnel management
- Emergency response procedures
- Public education
- Staff development and leadership
- ACLS
- PALS
- IV administration
- Trauma management
- Critical decision-making skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Intubation
- Respiratory assessment
- Patient assessments
- Advanced airway management
- Ventilator management
- Certified critical care paramedic
- Intravenous therapy
- Seizure management
- Medical history collection
Timeline
Fire Captain/Critical Care Paramedic
Madison Fire Department
08.2016 - 09.2024
Paramedic Program Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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