Award Winning and Experienced Paramedic.

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Gary R. Whalen 40 Rustic Lane South Windsor CT, 06074 203-803-8305 [email protected] HONORS__________________________________________________________ 2018 recipient of the Christopher Blackwell, Paramedic of the Year Award, for Western Connecticut Health Network (Nuvance Health). I am Licensed in Connecticut. Working over a decade as a paramedic. The standard of care a patient should receive is the same in any state. Care, compassion, due diligence and attention to detail are qualities to be expected of any Paramedic and or pre-hospital provider. If these standards aren't met or that's in doubt, give me call. Let's chat and work together to get a circumstance remedied. January 2021-2025, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Prerequisite Classes being taken for entry in Physician’s Assistant School Connecticut Community Colleges Connecticut January 2011- August 2012 Paramedic Education Program Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT September 2007- January 2008 Emergency Medical Technician Program Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, CT September 2003- May 2007 Bachelor of Science in History Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT LICENSE______________________________________________________ Paramedic, State of Connecticut #2912 Expiration date: 03/31/2026 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS____________________ Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Phlebotomy Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS ____________________________________ Paramedic June 2022- January 2025 AMIR Ambulance, Waterbury, CT • Assessed each call situation to provide timely and efficient care. • Utilized medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids. • Administered medications as appropriate for each patient. • Delegated tasks as appropriate to EMTs • Provided optimal personalized patient care based on assessment of condition. Paramedic December 2020-August 2022 Vintech Emergency Services, Torrington, CT • Assessed each call situation to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol. • Utilized different medical equipment as necessary, incorporated critical thinking skills and time management to ensure prompt, appropriate, and safe care was provided to patients. • Triaged calls to determine which call was most critical, which required a paramedic, and which could be seen by EMTs. • Always ensured awareness of environment to ensure safety of myself, team, and patient. Paramedic August 2013- August 2020 Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT • Assessed each call situation to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol. • Utilized different medical equipment as necessary, incorporated critical thinking skills and time management to ensure prompt, appropriate, and safe care was provided to patients. • Triaged calls to determine which call was most critical, which required a paramedic, and which could be seen by EMTs. • Always ensured awareness of environment to ensure safety of myself, team, and patient. EMT Instructor 2015 and 2019 Danbury Hospital, Danbury CT • Provided education to EMT students regarding scope of practice and necessary skills to perform EMT duties effectively and efficiently. • Mentored students and provided a supportive learning environment. • Maintained open communication with students and co-instructors to foster positive experiences and comfort in asking questions or clarifying instructions. • Prepared students to sit for their national exam.