Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 16 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Hi, I’m
Brandon Curry Varner
Paramedic
BISMARCK,ILLINOIS
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
Danville Community Consolidated School Dist. 118Danville, IL
Intructional Teaching Assistant/ Long Term Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Amphibious MedicsDanville, IL
Paramedic
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Help At Home.LLCDANVILLE, Illinois
Program Coordinator
03.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a residential facility that cares for Intellectually Disabled Adults, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical staff
- Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
- Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload and client needs
- Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives
- Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Grifols Biomat USAChampaign, IL
Center Medical Specialist
03.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Registered donors, collected histories and gathered vital signs.
- Tested patients for reactive markers and informed patients of results.
- Responded to and managed adverse events and provided medications and oxygen to resolve symptoms.
- Administered and filed donor consent forms.
- Educated patients on general health assessment results.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Bismarck Community Fire Protection DistrictDANVILLE, Illinois
Paramedic
06.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Intellectual Disability Specialized Training- Calming Techniques, Communication,
- Etc
- For caring for special needs patients
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device
- Comfort and reassure patients
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Ascension St. VincentWilliamsport, Indiana
Paramedic
11.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Intellectual Disability Specialized Training- Calming Techniques, Communication,
- Etc
- For caring for special needs patients
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device
- Comfort and reassure patients
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Blue Cross Blue ShieldDANVILLE, Illinois
Claim Technician
02.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
- Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
- Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer
- Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.
Georgetown AmbulanceGeorgetown, Illinois
Paramedic
08.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Intellectual Disability Specialized Training- Calming Techniques, Communication,
- Etc
- For caring for special needs patients
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device
- Comfort and reassure patients
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Medix AmbulanceDanville, Illinois
Paramedic
04.2013 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Intellectual Disability Specialized Training- Calming Techniques, Communication,
- Etc
- For caring for special needs patients
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device
- Comfort and reassure patients
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Education
State of Indiana
Instructor Certification, Emergency Medical Services from Instruct EMR To Paramedic Classes
01.2021 - 03.2021
University Overview
Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL
Certification/ Licensure from Paramedic
03.2011 - 10.2011
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: [Paramedic] & Critical Care Paramedicine
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
University Overview
Danville High School
High School Diploma
University Overview
Skills
CPRAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportProject Management
Student safety
Individual and group instruction
Patient Assessments
Patient Management
Medication Administration
Care Plan Adherence
Triaging
Pre-hospital Care
Timeline
Intructional Teaching Assistant/ Long Term Teacher
Danville Community Consolidated School Dist. 118
08.2022 - Current
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat USA
03.2022 - 09.2022
Program Coordinator
Help At Home.LLC
03.2021 - 04.2023
State of Indiana
Instructor Certification, Emergency Medical Services from Instruct EMR To Paramedic Classes
01.2021 - 03.2021
Paramedic
Ascension St. Vincent
11.2019 - 03.2021
Paramedic
Bismarck Community Fire Protection District
06.2018 - 06.2021
Claim Technician
Blue Cross Blue Shield
02.2018 - 10.2019
Paramedic
Georgetown Ambulance
08.2016 - 02.2019
Paramedic
Amphibious Medics
05.2015 - Current
Paramedic
Medix Ambulance
04.2013 - 08.2016
Richland Community College
Certification/ Licensure from Paramedic
03.2011 - 10.2011
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
05.2010
Danville High School
High School Diploma
05.2007