Matthew Costa
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Resourceful paramedic offering years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placements of peripheral, central, and interosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining, and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment. Detail-orientated team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support
- Maintained patient care, treatment, and medication documentation for accuracy
- Up-to-date clinical records
Firefighter/Paramedic
Forest Park Fire Department
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities
- Evaluated situations at emergency sites to determine and execute the most effective methods for saving lives and property
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage
Paramedic
Meriwether Fire Department
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Emergency Medical Technician
Phoenix Emergency Medical Services
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Fairburn Fire Department
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Responded with a paramedic assisting with patient care
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergencies by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Performed basic life support on scenes before transferring appropriate care to a paramedic. appropriate
Education
Diploma -
Lindenhurst Senior High School
Lindenhurst, NY06.2012
Fire Certifications -
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GANo Degree - Emergency Medical Technican
Med Ed
Newnan, GAParamedicine -
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Temple, GANursing-Core -
Georgia Military College
Fayetteville, GAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05-2025
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Ultrasound
- Intravenous
- Teamwork
- Leadership Experience
Certification
- Georgis State Paramedic Certified
- National Registry Paramedic Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Firefighter One NFPA Certified
- Firefighter Two NFPA Certified
- Hazmat Awareness NFPA Certified
- Hazmat Operations NFPA Certified
Timeline
Paramedic
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Meriwether Fire Department
09.2020 - 03.2022
Firefighter/Paramedic
Forest Park Fire Department
05.2019 - 05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Phoenix Emergency Medical Services
04.2016 - 05.2019
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Fairburn Fire Department
08.2013 - 03.2016
Paramedicine -
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Nursing-Core -
Georgia Military College
Diploma -
Lindenhurst Senior High School
Fire Certifications -
Southern Crescent Technical College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technican
Med Ed
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
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