Chris Dolbeare
HANNIBAL
Summary
Dedicated paramedic with over a decade of experience in emergency medical services. Committed to providing high quality emergency medical care in fast paced and challenging environments and advocating for patients during medical emergencies. Known for clinical decisions and maintaining composure in high stress situations. Valued for earning the trust of other public service organizations through accountability, integrity, and promotion of fostering good working relations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain-Field Paramedic
Marion County Ambulance District
Hannibal, MO
12.2012 - Current
- Helped in coordinating daily operations, optimizing resource allocation for maximum effectiveness in emergency services.
- Provided compassionate care to patients experiencing traumatic events or medical emergencies.
- Conducted community outreach programs to educate public about heart health, CPR, and first aid demonstrations at local events and schools.
- Acted as a patient advocate by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing emotional support during medical emergencies.
- Maintained equipment and inventory on the ambulance, ensuring adequate supplies were available for each shift during truck checks and throughout the shift.
- Enhanced crew efficiency through clear communication and collaboration with fellow paramedics, emergency medical technicians on daily tasks and shift expectations.
- Preceptor for new employees and new paramedics on protocols and best practices in emergency care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure. Helped to establish and train the Handtevy system at Marion Co Ambulance Dist.
- Collaborated with NECOMM and Hannibal Regional Hospital to streamline communication and improve inter-agency response times.
- Worked in building strong relationships with local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, dispatch centers to foster a good working relationship between public service entities.
- Positive public relations and public speaking to promote EMS
- Conducted daily peer QA/QI reviews and addressed issues that were located with providers.
Emergency Room Technician
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Hannibal, MO
06.2007 - 09.2012
- Administered patient care and support in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted nursing staff and physicians with triage, treatment, and monitoring of patients.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Provided exceptional care by maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues alike.
- EOL (end of life) technician- trained to work closely with patients that were terminal, their families and helping them with the transition and respectfulness they deserved.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY09-2026
Paramedic - Paramedic Course
Marion Co Ambulance
Hannibal, MO01-2018
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Marion County Ambulance
Hannibal, MO08-2012
No Degree - General Studies
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly01-2009
Skills
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Crew management
- Continuous improvement
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
Certification
National Registered Paramedic License - 2018-Present
Missouri State Paramedic License- 2018-Present
National Registered EMT-B License 2012-2018
Illinois State EMT-B License 1991-1993
- Advanced Peer Support Training- 2025
- Warriors Rest Grin course- 2023 &2024
- Handtevy Instructor Course- 2023
Timeline
Captain-Field Paramedic
Marion County Ambulance District
12.2012 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Hannibal Regional Hospital
06.2007 - 09.2012
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Eastern Kentucky University
Paramedic - Paramedic Course
Marion Co Ambulance
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Marion County Ambulance
No Degree - General Studies
Moberly Area Community College