Rebecca Benedict

Paramedic

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Clarkston, Michigan, United States

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About me
EMT-P IC, Firefighter, EMS Coordinator, ER RN
Education
- Michigan Academy of Emergency Services and Allied Health
  2015 - 2016
  State of Michigan EMS Instructor License Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator, State licensed to teach all classes related to emergency medicine.
- Superior Medical Education
  2000 - 2001
  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  Accelerated academy style class; State protocols for Emergency Medicine-Paramedic
- Henry Ford Community College
  1995 - 1999
  Associates of Science, Associates of Arts Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) degree and multiple classes encompassing science, medicine, and art.
- Schoolcraft College
  1999 - 2000
  Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  Fire Science and Technology classes completing National certificates of Fire I and Fire II.
- Lansing Community College
  2016 - 2019
  Associate's degree Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Advanced Standing to RN Track, Non-traditional bridging of currently licensed and employed Paramedics to Registered Nurses.
Experience
- Medic One Ambulance Services Inc
  Mar 2001 - Sept 2002
  Paramedic
  Dedicated emergency vehicle responding to Highland Park 911 calls, responsible for rendering advanced emergency care in challenging situations.
- Alliance Mobile Health
  Feb 2003 - Feb 2006
  Paramedic
  Worked both emergency and transporting Paramedic units, assisted Critical Care medics in the MICU truck, responded as PFR single medic unit for Troy 911, and was on the SRU team trained for hazmat incidents and specialized rescue situations.
- CLARKSTON MEDICAL GROUP URGENT CARE
  Apr 2006 - Nov 2015
  Paramedic
  Worked closely with a health care team treating various medical illnesses and emergency medical situations of severely injured or ill patients. Many shifts were midnights, working exclusively with only one provider, treating multiple high acuity patients.
- Springfield Township Fire Department
  Apr 2016 - now
  Paramedic IC, Firefighter, EMS Instructor/Coordinator, ER RN
- Springfield Township Fire Dept
  Apr 2016 - now
  Firefighter, Paramedic, Instructor
  Fire Fighter/EMT both part-time position and responding paid-on-call to various emergencies. Instructor of medical continuing education classes.
- Elite EMS Inc.
  May 2016 - Nov 2016
  Paramedic
  Dedicated 911 ALS unit in Genesee County responsible for providing advanced emergency care during severe medical and traumatic emergencies.
- NOCFA Fire and EMS Education
  Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
  Secondary Instructor
  Secondary Instructor assisting Primary Coordinator in educating NREMT class in both lecture information and practical skills.
- NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
  Nov 2016 - Feb 2019
  Paramedic/Firefighter
  Part-time position, specialized work regarding protecting life and property through fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services.
- McLaren Oakland Hospital
  Apr 2017 - Jul 2024
  ER nurse at a level 2 Trauma Center working with a team of emergency staff to help patients with responsibilities of coordinating patient care by triaging incoming patients based on level of injury or illness and immediately stabilize incoming patients. Tasks include creating and maintain patient records, starting intravenous lines, administer medication as instructed by physicians, assist in various procedures, and monitor patients to ensure that they remain in stable condition and continue to improve. Show less
  - Emergency Room Nurse
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2024
  - ER Technician
    Apr 2017 - Jan 2020
- Beaumont Health
  Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
  Registered Nurse
- Springfield Township Fire Department
  Jan 2023 - now
  Firefighter, EMS Coordinator
Licenses & Certifications
- Paramedic, Instructor/Coordinator
  State of Michigan
  Jul 2016
- Registered Nurse
  State of Michigan
  Feb 2020
- Paramedic
  State of Michigan
  Apr 2001
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
  American Academy of Pediatrics
  Oct 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
  American Heart Association
  Jun 2024
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Instructor
  American Heart Association
  Apr 2019