Andrew Craver
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Motivated and diversely skilled professional with the ability to learn quickly and work as part of any team. Skilled in multitasking and seeing the "big picture". Eager to add skills and tools to experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
AccessCare Medical Transport
Smithfield, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Volunteer Firefighter
Fairview Rural Fire Department
Apex, NC
07.2014 - Current
- Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
- Laid out hoses, checking for proper connection to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Performed inspections of all facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Informed and educated the public about fire prevention.
- Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
- Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
Communications Specialist
Duke Life Flight
Durham, NC
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Kept detailed and updated records of calls in physical and electronic databases.
- Accurately and efficiently responded to over 50 daily requests.
- Provided dispatch support for air medical and ground medical calls.
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
- Reported delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations.
- Tracked all changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate.
- Dispatched urgent and non-urgent messages to staff members via chat, email and voice mail.
- Answered incoming calls politely to direct callers to requested personnel or departments.
- Completed connections between callers, departments and professionals.
- Instructed Firefighters and other emergency services on Helicopter Landing Zone Safety and setup.
Landscaper
Southern outdoor Living and Landcaping
Garner, NC
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees and grass.
- Monitored daily schedules to prioritize tasks for each site.
- Completed finishing work such as trimming around trees and bushes.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Assisted in scheduling weekly project deadlines and tasks.
- Installed ponds, rock gardens and irrigation systems.
- Dug irrigation trenches to assist with small construction projects such as play-area enclosures and gazebos.
- Construct patios and decks utilizing hand and power tools.
EMT-Basic
Duke Life Flight
Durham, NC
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
EMT-Basic
North State Medical Transport
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided medical medical care to patients in transit from facilities to residences/alternative facilities.
- Maintain cleanliness of transport ambulances and medical equipment.
- Conduct daily inventory and restock of equipment utilized in transport.
- Maintain minimum training requirements and attend quarterly meetings and in-service trainings.
- Complete patient care reports and handle HIPAA protected information.
Resident Firefighter
Pinecroft-Sedgfeild Fire District
Greensboro, NC
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Laid out hoses, checking for proper connection to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Performed Structural and Wildland fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property in Guilford County, N.C.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintain cleanliness of living spaces.
- Drive fire department apparatus to and from emergency scenes.
Lanscaper
Black Dog Lawn Care
High Point, NC
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees and grass.
- Monitored daily schedules to prioritize tasks for each site.
- Completed finishing work such as trimming around trees and bushes.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Assisted in scheduling weekly project deadlines and tasks.
- Installed ponds, rock gardens and irrigation systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wake Christian Academy
Raleigh06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Strategy development
- Team development
- Organization
- Planning and coordination
- Communications
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- Team management
- Relationship development
- Vital sign assessment
- Ambulance transport
- Reporting and documentation
- Scene assessments
- Dispatch communication protocols
- Computer-based dispatch systems
- Critical thinker
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Nick Wallace Sportsmanship award-2010
- Junior Firefighter of the year-2013
- CPR Code Save Wake County-2017
- Life Flight Wheels for Ground Transport-2019
- 3 Duke University Health System Stars for Teamwork and Excellence
Timeline
EMT-Basic
AccessCare Medical Transport
07.2021 - Current
Communications Specialist
Duke Life Flight
04.2019 - 09.2021
EMT-Basic
Duke Life Flight
03.2018 - 04.2019
EMT-Basic
North State Medical Transport
01.2017 - 02.2018
Lanscaper
Black Dog Lawn Care
06.2016 - 12.2016
Resident Firefighter
Pinecroft-Sedgfeild Fire District
05.2016 - 05.2017
Landscaper
Southern outdoor Living and Landcaping
03.2015 - 08.2019
Volunteer Firefighter
Fairview Rural Fire Department
07.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wake Christian Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Wake Technical Community College