Ciera Bowman

Dedicated Paramedic with extensive experience in emergency medical services, skilled in patient assessments, triaging, and advanced lifesaving procedures. Excels in high-stress situations with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ready to contribute effectively to a dynamic medical team.

Paramedic at Duke Health Lake Norman (2023-11 – Present)

• Established a strong rapport with patients and their families while providing compassionate care.
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities in high stress situations.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to evaluate patient condition, identify treatments, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Provided emergency medical services to critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and effectively respond to medical emergencies.
• Delivered patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Developed strong working relationships with colleagues by displaying a professional attitude at all times.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all patient care activities using electronic health records system.
• Administered medications according to protocols and monitored patients for response.
• Initiated advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent cases over non-urgent ones.
• Protected confidential information about patients through adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Restored and stabilized heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients.
• Communicated effectively with hospital staff upon arrival of the patient at the facility.
• Activated intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs or to replace lost fluids.
• Administered drugs, orally, and by injection and performed intravenous procedures.
• Attended training classes maintained certification licensure, kept abreast of new developments in field and maintained existing knowledge.
• Comforted and reassured patients.
• Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, and bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
• Performed emergency pharmacological interventions.
• Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
• Used specialized equipment such as stretchers, backboards and oxygen tanks during transport.

Paramedic at Iredell County EMS (2016-06 – 2023-11)

• Established a strong rapport with patients and their families while providing compassionate care.
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities in high stress situations.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to evaluate patient condition, identify treatments, and provide appropriate interventions.
• Provided emergency medical services to critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Performed CPR, splinting, wound care, intravenous therapy and other life-saving techniques as needed.
• Delivered patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Developed strong working relationships with colleagues by displaying a professional attitude at all times.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and effectively respond to medical emergencies.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all patient care activities using electronic health records system.
• Administered medications according to protocols and monitored patients for response.
• Initiated advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
• Provided emotional support to victims during traumatic events such as accidents or natural disasters.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent cases over non-urgent ones.
• Actively participated in team meetings for sharing best practices among paramedics.
• Assisted in maintaining ambulance inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available for emergencies.
• Protected confidential information about patients through adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Restored and stabilized heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to paramedicine and EMS operations.
• Assessed call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• Communicated effectively with hospital staff upon arrival of the patient at the facility.
• Administered drugs, orally, and by injection and performed intravenous procedures.
• Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Activated intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs or to replace lost fluids.
• Attended training classes maintained certification licensure, kept abreast of new developments in field and maintained existing knowledge.
• Assessed nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Observed, record and report to physician patient's condition and injury, treatment provided and reactions to drugs and treatment.
• Coordinated work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
• Comforted and reassured patients.
• Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, and bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
• Evaluated the condition of the patient at the scene of an accident or illness.
• Performed emergency pharmacological interventions.
• Administered first aid treatment and life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings.
• Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
• Performed emergency invasive intervention before delivering patient to acute care facility.
• Attended continuing education courses related to paramedicine regularly.
• Transported injured or ill individuals safely to hospital facilities for further treatment.
• Used specialized equipment such as stretchers, backboards and oxygen tanks during transport.
• Responded quickly to 911 calls for medical assistance.
• Instructed emergency medical response team about emergency interventions, to ensure correct application of procedures.
• Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine circumstances of emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
• Provided emotional support to families during difficult times.
• Assessed situations quickly by gathering relevant information from bystanders.

Certified Nursing Assistant at Trinity Village (2008-08 – 2016-06)

• Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
• Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
• Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
• Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
• Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
• Provided quality care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility setting.
• Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Utilized safe lifting techniques to transfer patients from bed to wheelchair.