Suzanne King

3840 Goforth Dr. Hope Mills, NC 28348

Home: 910-916-8024 | Office: 910-615-3430
Sedwa5@capefearvalley.com

Professional Summary
Knowledgeable Paramedic who is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the Community in which
I live. Currently working as the Coordinator for the Community Paramedic Program and am continuing my
education to be able to better serve my community and patients.

Core Qualifications and Skills

15 years of Paramedic experience.
Have obtained CP-C and teach the Community Paramedic Course.
Experience with creating exercise plans across the lifespan, taking in to account physical and
financial concerns.
Experience in creating dietary plans to improve health and manage chronic diseases.
Experience in managing stress with methods like meditation.
Knowledge of many different Complementary and Alternative Medicine practices to assist patients
in finding other treatments.

Professional Experience
Community Paramedic Coordinator, 5/1/2017 - Present
Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC.
Attends meetings with hospital administration as needed to provide current program data.
Reviews CareLink referrals and phone calls to coordinate patient care.
Conducts daily review of admitted patients to determine who is appropriate for placement into the
program, assigns patients, and coordinates assessments and visits with other Community
Paramedics.
Contacts shift supervisor or maintenance officer regarding vehicle and equipment repair needs.
Builds and advocates for the program by creating community engagement.
Working to provide more in depth nutritional plans to manage chronic diseases.

Community Paramedic, 1/1/2015 5/1/2017

Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC
Conducts post discharge follow up care including medication reconciliation, education,
assessments, and care coordination.
Provides education to patients on health and wellness, including chronic disease management,
dietary changes to promote health, medication management, and physical activity.
Administers patient care according to local and state policies and protocols.
Working with many different professionals to provide the best patient care, including physicians,
pharmacists, dieticians, fire department, and hospital staff.

Education
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences, EMS, May 2003Fayetteville Technical Community College,
Fayetteville, NC

Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, expected October 2017 -- Kaplan University, Davenport, IO
 Volunteer
Volunteer with the local Fayetteville Operation In As Much to serve breakfast to the
homeless in the community.

Honors
Presidents list for the duration of Bachelors Degree.
Graduating Magna Cum Laude
Graduated top of my class from FTCC

Memberships
Member of the International Golden Key Honor Society