Thomas Brannen
Jesup
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 23 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in advanced cardiac life support and scene management, with a proven history of exercising strong judgement in high-pressure situations.. In-depth knowledge of the maintenance and utilization of medical and rescue equipment. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment. Well-organized, self-motivated, and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
911 Paramedic
Wayne County EMS
02.2022 - Current
- Triaged acuity level by communicating and evaluating patients, bystanders and family members to identify appropriate medical treatment and transport options.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations along side EMTs, firefighters and first responders.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- 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.
Paramedic
Johnson and Johnson EMS
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked on critical care transports with advanced equipment including advanced transport ventilators, LVADs, and invasive lines.
- Maintained open communication between staff, facilities, and company management.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Paramedic
Okefenokee ems
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Crew leader on transport
- Acting EMS Director of the EMS facility in Wayne County in 2017 - 2018
- Maintained inventory for the EMS station
- Maintained and repaired company wide equipment
Fire Chief
City of Odum
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Balanced Fire budget for the city
- Collaboration with ISO to drop city rating
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, authored current city fire policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
911 Emergency Medical Technician
Ware County EMS
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Worked at ground zero in New York City, in response to 9/11 attacks. Stationed at Albany St and Greenwich St.
- Provided standard emergency medical care to the level of an Emergency Medical Technician.
Education
Certificate-NR-EMT-Paramedic - Paramedicine
SOUTH EASTERN TECHNICAL COLLGE
Vidalia, GA01.2010
Associates in Emergency Medicine - Paramedicine
South Georgia State College
Waycross, GA05-2002
Certification-NR-EMT-i85 - Emergency Medicine
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA01.2002
Certification EMT I-99 - Emergency Medicine
Altamaha Techincal College
Jesup, GA01-1998
Firefighter 1 - Firefighter
Forsyth Public Saftey Center
Forsyth, GA08-1997
Skills
- ACLS/BLS
- CPR/FIRST AID
- LOGISTICS
- MASS CASUALITY INCIDENT COMMAND AND TREATMENT
- NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE HURRICANE EVACUATION
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- NAVIGATION
- COMMUNICATION
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- MASS CASUALITY INCIDENT TRIAGE
- HELICOPTER SCENE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
- MULTIPLE AGENCY RESPONSE EXPERIENCE
- MULTI-COUNTY MUTUAL AID RESPONSE
Certification
- PARAMEDIC
- GEMS-GERIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
- CERTIFIED STRETCHER REPAIR
- CDL CLASS A WITH ALL ENDORSEMENTS, NO RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING FEMA AND HOMELAND SECURITY STAMPS
- JOSEPH M. STILL BURN CENTER TRAINING FOR WOUND AND BURN MANAGEMENT
- NPR FIREFIGHTER 2
- STATE REGISTER FIRE CHIEF/CITY OF ODUM
- FEMA NIMS ICS-100 INTRODUCTION TO INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
- FEMA NIMS ICS-200 SINGLE RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION INCIDENTS
- FEMA NIMS ICS-300 IMMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS
- FEMA NIMS ICS-400 ADVANCED ICS FOR COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF
- FEMA NIMS IS-800 NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAME WORK
- STATE CERTIFIED FIRE MARSHAL/CITY OF ODUM
Timeline
911 Paramedic
Wayne County EMS
02.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Johnson and Johnson EMS
01.2020 - 01.2022
Paramedic
Okefenokee ems
01.2009 - 01.2020
Fire Chief
City of Odum
01.2006 - 01.2010
911 Emergency Medical Technician
Ware County EMS
01.2002 - 01.2009
Certificate-NR-EMT-Paramedic - Paramedicine
SOUTH EASTERN TECHNICAL COLLGE
Associates in Emergency Medicine - Paramedicine
South Georgia State College
Certification-NR-EMT-i85 - Emergency Medicine
Okefenokee Technical College
Certification EMT I-99 - Emergency Medicine
Altamaha Techincal College
Firefighter 1 - Firefighter
Forsyth Public Saftey Center
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