Keith Ferguson
Youngsville
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic and Field Training Officer with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in emergency medical services and military operations, specializing in leadership, training, and operational oversight. Expertise in managing high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing patient care delivery in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI), staff development, and strategic resource allocation. Committed to leveraging extensive supervisory and clinical skills to drive excellence in EMS operations and elevate service quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic FTO
Med Express Ambulance Service
04.2021 - Current
- Provide ALS care in pre-hospital and intra-facility settings, ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Assess and triage patients, initiating treatment protocols including airway management, medication administration, and stabilization.
- Supervise and mentor new EMS personnel, ensuring adherence to company protocols and state regulations.
- Conduct QA/QI reviews to maintain high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Delivered BLS care and ensured safe, efficient patient transport.
- Assisted paramedics in critical care interventions and scene management.
Combat Medic / Lead Medic / Instructor
United States Army
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Delivered emergency and primary care in combat and clinical environments.
- Led and mentored a team of junior medics; managed medical supply logistics and readiness.
- Instructed over 200 personnel at a time in life-saving procedures through the Combat Life Saver and Medic Mentorship Programs.
- Maintained OSHA standards, oversaw trauma simulations, and contributed to protocol development.
- Served as Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) responsible for supervising and evaluating squad performance.
- Led a squad as Squad Leader, managing training schedules, operational readiness, and mission execution.
- Acted as Instructor/Trainer for advanced medical and tactical courses, mentoring junior medics and soldiers.
- Functioned as Lead Medic in a Role 2 hospital within a combat zone, overseeing triage, treatment, and coordination of critical care.
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Joaquin High School
Joaquin, TX05.2014
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Critical decision-making skills
- Schedule development
- Training and mentoring
- Policy enforcement
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) - Valid through March 2024
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, Certified
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Basic Leadership Course
Timeline
Paramedic FTO
Med Express Ambulance Service
04.2021 - Current
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
02.2020 - 04.2020
Combat Medic / Lead Medic / Instructor
United States Army
02.2014 - 02.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Joaquin High School
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette