EDWARD BAKER
Colorado Springs
Summary
EMT/Paramedic is highly effective at quickly examining trauma patients. Expertise in airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies. Current BLS, CPR, AED, ALS, and ACLS certifications. EMT/Paramedic versed in addressing serious medical injuries and illnesses. Trained in the use of rescue and medical equipment. Over 20 years of progressively responsible paramedic and medical experience in a fast-paced and dynamic on-call environment. Energetic emergency services professional with a strong background in pre-hospital emergency care services. Quickly assesses patients and medical records while remaining calm.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
City of Fountain Fire Department
Fountain
03.2010 - Current
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Performed cardiac pacing and needle thoracotomy with great care and expertise.
Paramedic
Security Fire Department
Colorado Springs
09.2015 - 10.2025
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
ER Paramedic
UCHealth
Colorado Springs
11.2022 - 07.2025
- Maintained current knowledge of medical treatments, techniques and equipment through continuing education courses.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information for medical records.
- Provided emotional support for patients during times of distress while respecting their dignity at all times.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments while documenting changes in condition or response to medication.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals to coordinate appropriate patient care.
- Administered medications according to protocols while ensuring accurate drug dosages were administered safely.
Paramedic
Ambulanz
Colorado Springs
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
Paramedic
Black Forest Fire Rescue
Colorado Springs
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Paramedic
American Medical Response
Colorado Springs
06.2002 - 03.2010
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Performed cardiac pacing and needle thoracotomy with great care and expertise.
EMT-B
American Medical Response
Colorado Springs
10.1999 - 05.2002
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
EMT-B
Woodland Park Ambulance
Woodland Park
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
Education
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medicine
Pike Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO01.2002
IV Certification - IV
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO01.1999
EMT-B Certification - Emergency Medicine Basic
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO01.1998
Skills
- Rapid patient assessments
- Sound decision maker
- Current Colorado driver's license
- Drug Administration
- Airway Management
- Trauma Management
- Cardiac Management
- Psychiatric Management
- O B Management
- Pediatric Management
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Advanced life support
- Emergency response
- Medical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Stress management
- Medical equipment operation
- Field patient assessments
- Respiratory assessment
- Diabetic emergencies
- Poisoning response
- Life support management
- Geriatric emergency care
- Oxygen therapy
- Direct patient care
- Emergency management
- Patient transport
- Behavioral emergency intervention
Certification
- Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Current American Heart Association CPR, BLS, AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ER Paramedic
UCHealth
11.2022 - 07.2025
Paramedic
Ambulanz
11.2020 - 11.2022
Paramedic
Black Forest Fire Rescue
10.2017 - 11.2020
Paramedic
Security Fire Department
09.2015 - 10.2025
Paramedic
City of Fountain Fire Department
03.2010 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response
06.2002 - 03.2010
EMT-B
American Medical Response
10.1999 - 05.2002
EMT-B
Woodland Park Ambulance
01.1999 - 09.1999
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medicine
Pike Peak Community College
IV Certification - IV
Memorial Hospital
EMT-B Certification - Emergency Medicine Basic
Memorial Hospital
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