AUSTIN BYERS
Sulphur
Summary
United States Army Infantryman with three years of leadership experience throughout the Pacific region. Demonstrative leadership methods, organizational skill, interpersonal, and team oriented. Effective, tactful, and experienced communicator. High standard for work and safety. I am a member of a highly disciplined and professional ambulance service that places an emphasis and patient care and advocacy. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 2.5 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT Basic
Murray Co. EMS
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical 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.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within EMS team by fostering good relationships with colleagues and demonstrating dedication to continuous improvement in patient care practices.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Reduced response times by maintaining a well-organized ambulance stocked with necessary supplies for various emergency scenarios.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
- Maintained professional competence through ongoing education, training sessions, and skills evaluations to deliver the highest quality patient care possible.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct by consistently upholding the values and professional standards outlined in the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Code of Ethics.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for ambulance supplies while ensuring timely replacement of expired or damaged items as needed for optimal preparedness during emergencies.
- Member of the REMSS team.
CNC Machine Operator
Kerr Pumps And Flow Valve
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked independently with little supervision.
- Required to read and understand complex blue-prints.
- Consistently met and surpassed production quotas.
- Conduct inspections to ensure measurements were accurate to within thousandths of an inch.
Conductor/Foreman TE&Y Employee
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Zone 200, Wyoming.
- Class 6/8 operator license for train operations and RCO (Remote Control Operations).
- Communicating between multiple crafts to complete tasks while conducting traffic in “RCO" Zones.
- Operating in a safe and efficient manner while handling equipment exceeding 8000 tons in yard operations.
- Working with managers to ensure quality production for various industries, plants, and other vendors.
- Working in coordination with Yard Masters to ‘build' various trains in accordance with UPRR rules and regulations to meet departure deadlines.
- Working alongside multiple crafts to ensure the safety of personnel and the protection of equipment.
- Inspect and maintain equipment.
- During my time with UPRR I had: 2.
- NO major safety violations, NO attendance issues, NO damaged equipment, and NO personnel where injured while on my crew.
Flex Officer
Securitas Security Services, USA INC
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Protect private property and equipment.
- Maintain accurate logs.
- Help customers and private citizens as well as train to work alongside emergency personnel.
- Work long shifts, in multiple different work sites.
Infantryman 11B
U.S. Army, United States Army
03.2013 - 06.2016
- 2-35 IN PACCOM: Oahu, HI.
- Multiple field training exercises that focus heavily on team building, problem solving, and enhancing readiness.
- Served as a 240b-Gun Team Leader, managing the readiness of up to a dozen other personnel, as well as orchestrating cross training events with various other elements.
- Conducting instructional courses, facilitating practice, and preparing for real-world operations.
- Supervised training and professional development; mentored personnel through one-on-one counseling sessions as well as group counseling sessions.
- Served as a Scout/Senior Scout Observer; Scout Platoon Recon team 1-3.
Education
EMT - B
Pontotoc Technology Center
Ada, OK05-2021
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur, OK05-2012
No Degree - Paramedic
Kiamichi Technology Center - Antlers
Antlers, OKSkills
- Ul>
- Heavy machinery operation
- P>Malfunction troubleshooting
- P>Incident Reporting
- P>Written and verbal communication
- P>Patient Management
- P>Leadership
- P>Identifying hazards
- P>Assessing risks
- P>Managing PPE
- P>Maintaining equipment
- P>Good listening skills
- P>Cultural awareness
- A wide plethora of BLS skills
Additional Information
- AWARDS, TRAINING COURSES AND SPECIAL DUTIES
- NREMT Certified
- CLS – Combat Life Saver course
- Army Combat Driving Course / Defensive Driving Course
- Air Assault Qualified; Sling-Loads and Rappelling Operations.
- JOTC – Jungle Operations Training Center.
- Lightening Leadership Course (passed with highest peer evaluation).
- Army Fitness badge for scoring a maximum grade on the Army Physical Training test.
- U.S Army Good Conduct Medal.
- U.S Army Global War on Terrorism Medal.
- U.S Army Achievement Medal.
- National Defense Service Ribbon.
- COA – Certificate of Accomplishment.
Timeline
EMT Basic
Murray Co. EMS
08.2021 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Kerr Pumps And Flow Valve
10.2019 - 03.2020
Conductor/Foreman TE&Y Employee
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2018 - 08.2019
Flex Officer
Securitas Security Services, USA INC
07.2017 - 12.2018
Infantryman 11B
U.S. Army, United States Army
03.2013 - 06.2016
EMT - B
Pontotoc Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
No Degree - Paramedic
Kiamichi Technology Center - Antlers