Blake Milnes
Katy,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated, hard working, and reliable public servant with over 20 years experience in Emergency Medical Services
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Officer/FTO Manager/Field Medic
Harris County Emergency Services District 5
Harris County, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Vice-Chairman for the Injury Prevention Committee with SETRAC
- Was responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from the hospital while rendering emergency medical care
- Worked closely with healthcare team members and the community
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive field training program to ensure employees had the skills needed to meet job requirements.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and provided on-the-job training for all personnel in assigned areas.
- Coached, mentored and trained staff members on departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Served in various leadership roles to plan and manage community initiatives.
- Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings.
- Developed community outreach programs at local schools to promote life saving initiatives. Stop the Bleed and CPR courses.
EMS Specialist
Texas Department of State Health Services
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated with local, state, federal agencies during disaster relief operations.
- Reviewed existing policies and developed new strategies as needed for emergency management operations.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to EMS Operations/Education/Administration.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the organization concerning issues related to regulation enforcement.
- Assisted in developing and refining standard operating procedures for EMS Providers/Education Programs/First Responder Organizations.
- Investigate violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code and ensure compliance of the laws/rules.
Field Medic
Fort Bend County EMS
Rosenberg, TX
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Transported patients from scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Trained new hires and students by offering insight into job duties
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
Field Medic, 911 Dispatcher
Austin/Travis County EMS
Austin, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into computer system.
- Provided pre-arrival instructions over the phone such as CPR and first aid instructions.
- Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Police Officer
Harris County, Texas
Houston, TX
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Wrote detailed arrest and investigative reports.
Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Life Flight
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Monitored and directed movement of aircraft in the Texas Medical Center, using radios, computers and visual references.
- Monitored weather conditions, aircraft position reports, aeronautical information and navigational charts to evaluate flight progress.
- Provided safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic control services for arriving and departing rotor wing aircraft.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Houston Community College
01.2007
Emergency Medical Technology -
Houston Community College
Houston08.2003
Skills
- Staff Management
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Training Program Development/Management
- Emergency Planning
- Patient Care
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
Certification
Planning Section Chief
Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Tech
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
All Hazards Incident Management
EVOC Instructor
STOP THE BLEED Instructor
TEXERCISE Fall Prevention Instructor
EMS FTEP Management
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Development Officer/FTO Manager/Field Medic
Harris County Emergency Services District 5
01.2019 - Current
EMS Specialist
Texas Department of State Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Field Medic
Fort Bend County EMS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Field Medic, 911 Dispatcher
Austin/Travis County EMS
01.2011 - 01.2012
Police Officer
Harris County, Texas
05.2008 - 01.2011
Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Life Flight
01.2005 - 01.2008
Criminal Justice -
Houston Community College
Emergency Medical Technology -
Houston Community College