PETER STEVENS
Corvallis
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter with extensive experience at Missoula Rural Fire District, excelling in emergency medical treatment and patient care documentation. Proven ability to collaborate with medical teams and manage hazards effectively, ensuring life and property protection. Skilled in medication administration and committed to community education on fire safety and prevention.
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 10 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations as a licensed paramedic and several more as an EMT. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Certified, craftsman-level Aerospace Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Missoula Rural Fire District
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness. Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in fire and rescue operations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services at a paramedic level.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- 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.
- 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.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
Montana Air National Guard
01.2012 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using electronic and manual vital sign equipmant.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, TCCC, and wound care.
- Treated wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Paramedic
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- 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.
- 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.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2019
Associate of Science - Paramedicene
Great Falls College, Montana State University
Great Falls, MT05-2016
Associate of Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2016
Skills
- Rescue equipment use
- Emergency support
- Medical team collaboration
- Collaborative partnerships
- Hazard management
- Life and property protection
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Medical assessments
- Emergency medical treatment
- EMS expertise
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- PALS
- ACLS
- Paramedic
- HazMat Technician
- SwiftWater Rescue Technician
- High Angle Rope Rescue Technician
- TCCC Tier III Instructor
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Missoula Rural Fire District
09.2019 - Current
Paramedic
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2019
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
Montana Air National Guard
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Care Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Paramedicene
Great Falls College, Montana State University
Associate of Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force