Courtney Martin
LECOMPTE
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 5 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
06.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic
Rapides Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
NSU
Natchitoches, LA05-2026
Paramedic - Paramedicine
SLCC
Lafayette, La 12-2020
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Senior High
Alexandria, La 05-2001
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Triaging
Certification
- Stroke Scale Certification e.g., NIH Stroke Scale – Various accredited healthcare education organizations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- TECC Certification
Timeline
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
06.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Rapides Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
- Stroke Scale Certification e.g., NIH Stroke Scale – Various accredited healthcare education organizations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- TECC Certification
Associate Degree in Nursing -
NSU
Paramedic - Paramedicine
SLCC
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Senior High
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