Blaine Daugherty
Summary
Dependable emergency medical dispatcher effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-A
Physicians Ambulance Service
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
EMT-A
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
911 Dispatcher
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- 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.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
EMT-A/Dispatcher
Rural Metro Ambulance
05.1996 - 10.2015
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered treatments in [Type] situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Wheelchair Van Driver/emt
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
11.1994 - 05.1996
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Wheelchair Van Driver/dispatcher
Clemente Mckay Ambulance
11.1992 - 11.1994
- Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
- Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
- Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
- Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
- Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
- Reported to healthcare workers for following days' pickups and further instructions along with directions to facilities.
- Moved patients up and down inclines and stairs safely using wheelchairs and gurneys.
Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1983 - 06.1990
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
Education
No Degree - Agricultural Mechanics
Columbiana County Career And Technical Center
Lisbon, OH06.1983
High School Diploma -
Beaver Local High School
East Liverpool, OH06.1983
Skills
- First Aid
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Scene Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Logical Reasoning
- Recordkeeping Requirements
Certification
emergency medical dispatcher certified
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified emergency medical dispatcher 2015-2023.
- CPR Certified
youth baseball umpire
I am high school certified baseball umpire and predominantly umpire 14 down to 10u baseball and softball.
Timeline
EMT-A
Physicians Ambulance Service
05.2022 - Current
EMT-A
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2020 - 05.2022
911 Dispatcher
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2015 - 01.2020
EMT-A/Dispatcher
Rural Metro Ambulance
05.1996 - 10.2015
Wheelchair Van Driver/emt
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
11.1994 - 05.1996
Wheelchair Van Driver/dispatcher
Clemente Mckay Ambulance
11.1992 - 11.1994
Mechanic
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1983 - 06.1990
No Degree - Agricultural Mechanics
Columbiana County Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Beaver Local High School
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