Brandon Tonnesen
Fort Collins,United States
Summary
Confident ED Technician and highly motivated Volunteer Firefighter who works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and offering 8 years of direct patient care while working in the emergency department and urgent care setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Galeton Fire Protection District
Eaton, CO
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
ER Technician
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
ER Technician
Sutter Health
Berkeley, CA
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
District Aid
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
San Ramon, CA
01.2009 - 10.2015
- Provided support district-wide and is integral in helping District fulfill its mission.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Filled SCBA bottles.
- Provide assistance to IT department with radios, testing equipment at Stations.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Delivers supplies to various District locations and/or government agencies.
- Hose testing.
Communications Volunteer
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
San Ramon
01.2009 - 10.2015
- Respond to emergencies requiring advanced communication resources.
- Programmed Bendix King radios to facilitate communication between fire agencies.
- Setup radio repeaters and incident command centers during wildland fires.
- Install and maintain electronic equipment in fire response stations and specific apparatus'.
- Operate district's type 1 mobile communication and command center.
- Supported mutual aid services
Education
Certificate of Achievement in Fire Service Tech -
Las Positas College
Livermore, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Ramon Valley High School
Danville, CA06.2005
Certification
- NREMT / Colorado Sate EMT
- CPR / BLS
- IV Therapy
- S-130/S-131/S-190
- Incident Command 100, 200, 700, 800
- Firefighter I Academy ( California State Board of Fire Services)
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Galeton Fire Protection District
02.2024 - Current
ER Technician
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
07.2021 - Current
ER Technician
Sutter Health
10.2015 - 07.2021
District Aid
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
01.2009 - 10.2015
Communications Volunteer
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
01.2009 - 10.2015
Certificate of Achievement in Fire Service Tech -
Las Positas College
High School Diploma -
San Ramon Valley High School