Brittiany Gemind
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Resilient professional boosting response team cohesion in hazardous material efforts. Knowledgeable in recognized standards for hazardous material response, structural firefighting, fire inspections, investigations, and life safety hazards. Attentive to safety precautions to secure hazardous free environments. Committed medical professional actively pursuing an opportunity to contribute value to the team through a professional role. Meticulous and compassionate with demonstrated success in executing compassionate patient care and reasoned decision-making under pressure. Highly skilled in wound care and iv administration with a strong foundation of knowledge the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Springfield Fire Department
Akron, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Hazmat Technician
Tallmadge Fire Department
Tallmadge, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Worked collaboratively with other agencies during multi-agency responses.
- Operated pumps and aerial ladders during emergency operations.
- Trained new firefighters on procedures for responding to different types of emergencies.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of emergency response plans for hazardous material incidents.
- Assisted in preparing reports on hazardous materials incidents or spills.
- Reviewed documents such as manifests, labels, shipping papers, and safety data sheets to determine appropriate response measures for hazardous material incidents.
- Performed emergency response duties in the event of a hazardous material incident.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to local emergency responders on the proper handling of hazardous materials incidents.
- Assessed risks associated with working with different types of hazardous materials.
- Participated in training programs designed to enhance knowledge and skills in hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.
Paramedic
American Medical Response
Akron, OH
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Clinton Aluminum
Clinton, OH
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to hazardous materials handling.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming packages from delivery trucks with forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately record product movement into and out of the warehouse.
- Assembled boxes for shipment using hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, staplers.
Assistant Logistics Coordinator
Jarrett Logistics Systems Inc.
Orrville, OH
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate shipments between multiple locations.
- Analyzed data to identify cost savings opportunities in the logistics process.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
- Resolved any issues or discrepancies related to product delivery or receipt in a timely manner.
- Created reports on freight costs, delivery timelines, invoices and other related information.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries about order status or changes in schedules.
- Organized and monitored the shipment of products in accordance with customer requirements.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Altercare
Various Locations, OH
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Gave basic bedside care such as changing linens, providing fresh water and serving meals.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided compassionate care to individuals in need of assistance.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or exam tables using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Ensured all required documentation was complete and accurate.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse supervisor or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly to attend to patient needs.
- Assisted with ambulation of residents utilizing appropriate equipment such as walkers or canes when necessary.
- Observed patients' physical, mental and emotional conditions.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with patients following doctor's orders.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
Mortuary Assistant
U.S Army, Fort Bragg North Carolina
Fort Lee, VA
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Assisted with preparation of bodies for burial or cremation, including washing, embalming, dressing and casketing.
- Created memorial programs and other documents related to funerals.
- Served as liaison between families and clergy members regarding funeral service details.
- Provided emotional support by listening carefully to family members' concerns about their deceased loved one's care.
- Accompanied family members during viewings of deceased loved ones.
Education
Fire Science And Technology
Stark State College
Canton, OH12-2022
Emergency Management
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2017
Master in Emergency Management Homeland Security
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Community Education
- Weather condition assessment
- Alarm response
- Medical Response
- Water and chemical streams
- Secure zone transportation
- Fire Control
- Fire suppression tactics
- Emergency Response
- Apparatus maintenance
- Ladder operation
- Fire suppression work
- Relationship building and management
- Medication Administration
- Life and property protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Emergency medical treatment
- Decontamination procedures
- Chemical identification
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Hazardous Materials
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
- Forklift trained
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Contaminant monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Materials identification
- Task Prioritization
Affiliations
- Reading
- Traveling
- Exercising
- Hiking
- Art
Accomplishments
- Honorable Military discharge
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- State certified level ll firefighter
- Hazmat Technician
- Highway Emergency Response Technician
- Advanced Life Support
- Pedatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Springfield Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic/Hazmat Technician
Tallmadge Fire Department
03.2022 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response
08.2020 - 03.2022
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Clinton Aluminum
03.2019 - 06.2019
Assistant Logistics Coordinator
Jarrett Logistics Systems Inc.
11.2017 - 02.2019
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Altercare
01.2015 - 01.2018
Mortuary Assistant
U.S Army, Fort Bragg North Carolina
06.2010 - 11.2013
Fire Science And Technology
Stark State College
Emergency Management
University of Akron
Master in Emergency Management Homeland Security
American Public University System
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- State certified level ll firefighter
- Hazmat Technician
- Highway Emergency Response Technician
- Advanced Life Support
- Pedatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR
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