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Michael Watkins
Judsonia
Summary
Skilled Emergency Medical Technician and Deputy Coroner with a proven track record at Medic One Ambulance Service and White County Government. Excelled in high-pressure situations, leveraging critical decision-making and detailed report writing to enhance patient care and investigative accuracy. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring adherence to the latest standards in emergency medical services and death investigation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Medic One Ambulance Service
05.2013 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized ambulances, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and colleagues.
- Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed, guaranteeing that all necessary tools were readily available for efficient response times.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
Deputy Coroner
White County Government
04.2023 - Current
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials or infectious diseases, minimizing risks for all involved parties.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly while maintaining strict confidentiality standards as mandated by the profession.
- Conducted comprehensive witness interviews to gather essential information for ongoing investigations.
- Promoted community awareness about coroner services through presentations at local schools, organizations, and events.
- Developed strong relationships with funeral homes to ensure proper handling of decedents'' remains throughout the process from removal to burial or cremation.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, or seminars to stay current on best practices within the field of death investigation.
- Analyzed bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds.
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Emergency Medical Technician
Bald Knob Volunteer Ambulance
12.2012 - 07.2015
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Arkansas State University
Searcy, ARPractical Nursing
Arkansas State University
Searcy, ARSkills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Detailed report writing
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Arkansas Coroner's Association
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Arkansas Department of Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Certificate
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) - Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
Interests
Timeline
Deputy Coroner
White County Government
04.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Medic One Ambulance Service
05.2013 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2013 - 05.2013
Emergency Medical Technician
Bald Knob Volunteer Ambulance
12.2012 - 07.2015
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Arkansas State University
Practical Nursing
Arkansas State University
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