Brett Cantey

• Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
• Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
• Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
• Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
• Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
• Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
• Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
• Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
• Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
• Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
• Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
• Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.

Deal effectively with the public and co-workers under adverse circumstances requiring presence of mind, sensitivity, interest and understanding.

Adapt to changes in work assignments and duties.

Write clear, concise and complete reports.

Perform physical tasks that require coordination, strength, dexterity and stamina.

Learn the proper operation and use of department equipment.

Use a variety of hand and power tools (axes, chainsaw, and most common hand tools.)

Perform minor maintenance on tools and mechanical equipment.

Use a computer for preparing reports, records and correspondence.

Perform strenuous physical tasks such as carrying equipment up hills, pulling hoses, carrying injured persons, raising ladders and operating a hose line.

Conduct tours, fire demonstrations, first-aid demonstrations, and other public relations duties.

Read blueprints, construction drawings, and maps.

Draw building layouts to scale.

Work at various heights and confined areas.

Use radio communications equipment and speak clearly.

Remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations.

Use initiative and independent judgment when necessary.

Work a 24-hour shift.

Function as a member of a team.

Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.

Adapt to changing work assignments and duties.

Supervise personnel

Climb ladders and fences.

Reference and utilize training materials (manuals, journals, etc.)

Write legibly.

Keep accurate records.

• Supervised highly skilled electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other tradesmen on job sites for residential projects.
• Monitored overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and confirming observation of protocols and standards by workers.
• Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
• Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
• Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
• Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
• Developed and maintained agreements to standardize terms and conditions between company and subcontractors or consultants.
• Refined and improved company processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Incorporated client feedback to help construction crew and subcontractors execute change orders.
• Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
• Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
• Directed development of project-level budgets to achieve gross margin and profitability targets.
• Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
• Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
• Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
• Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.