Gage Dugas
Baton Rouge
Summary
- Resourceful Paramedic offering seven 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.
- Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments, and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements to meet company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
HGA
09.2023 - Current
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Paramedic
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Flight Paramedic
Army
12.2016 - Current
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
ER Technician
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Education
Associate Of Science - Paramedicine
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA12.2022
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Administration
- Emergency Patient Triage
- EKG Procedures
- Microsoft Excel
- Treatment Documentation
Certification
- Paramedic
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- IT Support Specialist
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
HGA
09.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
12.2021 - 09.2023
ER Technician
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
07.2019 - 10.2021
Flight Paramedic
Army
12.2016 - Current
Associate Of Science - Paramedicine
South Louisiana Community College
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