Jake Shepherd
Flight Paramedic at American Medflight Inc- Claim this Profile
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Jake is a very detailed oriented Paramedic and loves to help people, gets along well with everyone he comes in contact with. Jake loves to learn and studies hard to make improvements, always interested in becoming better in everything he does. Jake always works at being the best he can and has become very accomplished at a young age.
Jake is a very detailed oriented Paramedic and loves to help people, gets along well with everyone he comes in contact with. Jake loves to learn and studies hard to make improvements, always interested in becoming better in everything he does. Jake always works at being the best he can and has become very accomplished at a young age.
Jake is a very detailed oriented Paramedic and loves to help people, gets along well with everyone he comes in contact with. Jake loves to learn and studies hard to make improvements, always interested in becoming better in everything he does. Jake always works at being the best he can and has become very accomplished at a young age.
Jake is a very detailed oriented Paramedic and loves to help people, gets along well with everyone he comes in contact with. Jake loves to learn and studies hard to make improvements, always interested in becoming better in everything he does. Jake always works at being the best he can and has become very accomplished at a young age.
Credentials
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Paramedic
State of UtahMar, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
ITLS
International Trauma Life SupportFeb, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
ACLS
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationNov, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
PALS
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationNov, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
National Registry Paramedic
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansMar, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
BLS/CPR
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationNov, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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American Medflight Inc
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Flight Paramedic
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Jun 2016 - Present
American Medflight is Nevada's largest, most experienced, fixed-wing air ambulance company. We respond to rural areas of Nevada at the request of local EMS providers that have a critically ill or injured patient. As a Flight Paramedic I am tasked with on-scene patient assessment, application of hemodynamic monitoring devices, IV/IO access, knowledge and rapid implementation of over 70 therapeutic agents, advanced airway management (RSI, cricothyrotomy, ventilator management), and ECG monitoring. I am tasked with assisting the RN with critical care, inter-facility flights; IABP management, blood administration, NICU/PICU patients, etc.
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Mountain West Ambulance
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paramedic
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Jan 2011 - Present
Respond to 911 emergency medical calls in Tooele County. Provide advanced life support and care to patients on scene and transport to a higher level of care. Preform stable or critical care inter-facility transfers from local city hospital to other hospitals in the state of Utah. Proficient in; Advanced/Difficult airway management(Intubation, Cricothyrotomy), IV/Medication administration, advanced cardiac care (12-lead, ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
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Emergency Management Solutions
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Critical Care Paramedic
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
Contracted critical care Paramedic responsible for responding to medical emergencies in remote areas of North Dakota. Provide advanced life support to patients; cardiac monitoring, IV & medication therapy, advanced airway techniques including rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and chest tubes. I am tasked with keeping critical patients stable with transport times exceeding two or more hours.
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Icon Health and Fitness
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France
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Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Safety Supervisor/Paramedic
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Jun 2009 - Feb 2013
Preform safety inspections and walk-throughs of a large industrial plant assessing for OSHA violations and safety concerns. Provide emergency medical services to sick and injured employees. Preform pre-employment and post incident drug screens. Conduct accident/incident investigations on Icon property. Teach forklift certification and first responder courses for employees.
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Education
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2015 - 2015
Board of Critical Care Transport Paramedics
Critical Care (FP-C) -
2011 - 2012
University of Utah
Associate's degree, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) -
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Mountain Crest High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
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