Austin Welder
Cordova,TN
Summary
Skilled EMT-Basic and Dispatcher with proven expertise in emergency response and clear communication, honed at Lifeguard Ambulance Service and American Medical Response. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making and team collaboration, significantly enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Mastery in health assessment and emergency protocols, ensuring rapid, life-saving interventions.
Sharp individual with solid history in providing emergency medical services. Possesses substantial knowledge of emergency medical procedures, medical equipment and technology. Proven track record to remain calm and composed in high-stress emergency situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to calls swiftly, providing life-saving interventions.
- Assisted in removal of patients from hazardous or confined spaces.
- Provided patient education on pre-hospital care and safety.
- Dressed and cleaned wounds, administered medications and performed other duties as needed.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Used medical equipment and supplies, such as oxygen tanks and intravenous (IV) supplies.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Dispatcher
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 20 fleet vehicles.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
911 Dispatcher
Hancock County Emergency Management Agency
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
- Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to calls swiftly, providing life-saving interventions.
- Assisted in removal of patients from hazardous or confined spaces.
- Provided patient education on pre-hospital care and safety.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
Education
Certificate - EMT
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS12-2018
High School Diploma -
West Harrison High School
Gulfport, MS05-2017
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Health assessment
- Emotional resilience
- Medical emergencies
- Emergency response
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient assessment
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support CPR
- Licensed Emergency Medical Dispatcher
- Impella Device Training
- Point of care ultrasound training
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
04.2024 - Current
Dispatcher
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2023 - 02.2024
911 Dispatcher
Hancock County Emergency Management Agency
03.2023 - 11.2023
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2021 - 03.2023
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support CPR
- Licensed Emergency Medical Dispatcher
- Impella Device Training
- Point of care ultrasound training
Certificate - EMT
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
West Harrison High School
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