Bradley Ward
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Dynamic, hardworking and dedicated advanced EMT with a proven track record, excelling in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Recognized for enhancing patient care through effective teamwork and meticulous documentation. Skilled in problem-solving and maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Medtrust
11.2025 - Current
- Administered advanced life support techniques to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure efficient patient transport and care delivery.
- Evaluated patient conditions and performed necessary interventions based on assessment findings.
- Mentored junior EMTs on best practices for emergency response and patient management.
- Conducted thorough documentation of patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses.
EMT-Advanced
Amerimed EMS
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered emergency medical care, including CPR and advanced life support techniques.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments by gathering vital signs, medical history, and presenting symptoms, guiding subsequent treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted in patient transport by providing efficient and accurate pre-hospital assessments and interventions, while ensuring safety and comfort during transit.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for ongoing treatment plans.
- Conducted routine equipment checks to ensure readiness and compliance with protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in emergency medicine through continuous training and education initiatives.
EMT-Advanced
Atrium Health
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Administered advanced life support techniques, CPR and other life-saving measures
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork abilities by effectively collaborating with paramedics, nurses, law enforcement officials, firefighters, and other relevant stakeholders during emergencies.
- Operated and maintained advanced life support equipment to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
EMT-Basic
Puckett EMS
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered basic life support, ensuring patient stabilization during transport.
- Collaborated with paramedics to execute emergency medical procedures effectively.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions for accurate treatment decisions.
- Maintained and restocked medical supplies to ensure readiness for emergency calls.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Documented patient care reports, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness at all times.
Maintenance Manager
FP Pigments Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Led maintenance team in implementing preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Developed and executed training programs for staff on safety protocols and machinery operation.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing downtime through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address potential issues proactively.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through vendor negotiations and efficient inventory management practices.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Neaton Rome
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Managed a team consisting of 42 employees
- Oversaw compliance with industry standards and regulations, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards.
- Designed and built programs specific to the need of the company with positive outcomes
Software Technician
Toyo Tire NA
12.2005 - 08.2012
- Diagnosed and resolved software malfunctions to ensure system integrity and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline software deployment processes.
- Conducted regular software updates and patches to enhance system security and functionality.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to maintain high standards in software performance.
- Created and implemented preventative maintenance plans for control equipment, resulting in reduction of breakdowns and delays
- Developed and updated standard operating procedures and documents, therefore, enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes with the control system maintenance and repairs
Education
Diploma - Electronics Technology
Coosa Valley Technical Institute
Rome, GA12-1996
High School Diploma -
Chattooga High School
Summerville, GA05-1987
Skills
- BLS/CPR
- Problem solving and critical decision-making skills
- HIPAA compliance with documentation and reporting
- Lifting, moving, loading and unloading with various weights
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project management and maintenance planning
- Welding and fabrication
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Professional and courteous
- Electrical and Mechanical Skills
Certification
- NREMT-A
- SC EMT-A
- GA EMT-A
- TN EMT-A
- BLS/CPR
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA ICS-700
- FEMA ICS-800
- Hazardous Materials
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- National Traffic Incident Safety Responder Training (NHI)
Timeline
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Medtrust
11.2025 - Current
EMT-Advanced
Amerimed EMS
09.2024 - 12.2025
EMT-Advanced
Atrium Health
03.2023 - 09.2024
EMT-Basic
Puckett EMS
12.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Manager
FP Pigments Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2022
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Neaton Rome
06.2014 - 10.2017
Software Technician
Toyo Tire NA
12.2005 - 08.2012
Diploma - Electronics Technology
Coosa Valley Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Chattooga High School