Alex Garland
Columbia,KY
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Adair County EMS
01.2017 - Current
- Facilitates seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Respond to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Developes and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Manages stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Assist paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Evaluate patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assess patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
- Utilizes ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
- Conduct's equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Staffing/Recruitment Coordinator
Taylor Regional Hospital
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive phone interviews to pre-screen candidates, saving time for hiring managers in the interview process.
- Maintained open lines of communication throughout the entire recruitment process, fostering positive relationships with both candidates and clients.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their requirements and providing tailored talent pipelines.
- Maintaines candidate records and updated information accordingly.
- Assists with onboarding processes, ensuring new employees had a seamless transition into their roles.
- Organizes and hosted successful recruitment events, increasing brand awareness and attracting top talent.
- Provided ongoing support to internal stakeholders regarding recruitment best practices and legal compliance matters.
- Collaborates with human resources departments in creating effective employee retention strategies resulting in decreased turnover rates.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the recruitment process and improving communication channels.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Prepares daily reports from Meditech directly related to staffing and other purposes as requested
- Ensuring scheduling systems are up to date and accurate
- Assisting Nursing Directors by making phone calls and texts when necessary such as short staffing/ call in's.
- Relays information and staffing adjustments to the appropriate supervisor/director in a timely manor
- Maintains time and attendance logs for Nursing Departments
- Maintains One Call systems for mass causality purposes/ joint commission standards
- Assists with preparation of confidential and specific reports including but not limited to statistical reports
- maintains detailed application log and follow up daily on all application sites. Calling applicants within 24 hrs
- Arranges with HR/CNO for quarterly site visits with local Universities.
ER Technician
TJ Samson Community Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Education
Paramedicine
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Pineville High School
Pineville, KY05.2008
Skills
- Scene Safety
- Onboarding Coordination
- Employer Branding
- Data Tracking
- Recruitment Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Administrative Skills
- Recruitment
- Excel spreadsheets
- Policy Development
- Relationship Building
- Talent Acquisition
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Report Preparation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Adair County EMS
01.2017 - Current
Staffing/Recruitment Coordinator
Taylor Regional Hospital
08.2016 - Current
ER Technician
TJ Samson Community Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2016
Paramedicine
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Pineville High School