Brooke De Jong
State Center,IA
Summary
I have 3+ years of professional emergency response experience with fire suppression, rescue operations, and extensive medical interventions. I have a strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety and maintenance, achieving operational goals, and continuing professional development. I am reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. I make it a priority to communicate effectively, increase my physical stamina, quickly make decisions, ad seek further training. My educational background includes adept learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. I am a skilled emergency service professional who calmly and quickly assesses emergency situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Marshalltown Community School District
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Respite Care Provider
Veridian Fiscal Solutions
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Communicated proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
- Received consistent positive feedback from families on the quality of care provided, contributing to a high level of client satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring patient health and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress during respite stays, facilitating seamless transitions back to primary caregivers upon completion of service term.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Prepared food and medicine to feed patient through a G-tube port.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
State Center Fire Department
12.2021 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, brush trucks, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Assisted in first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Maintained meticulous records of incident responses, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and future reference.
- Assisted in immediate medical attention to victims at emergency scenes, ensuring swift stabilization before hospital transport.
- Transported patients to medical facilities.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Administered CPR, assisted in oxygen support and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and various patient moving devices.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Participated in equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Electrical Apprentice
Powered Ag Systems
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Supported project success by assisting with wiring layouts, conduit bending, circuit connections, and other essential tasks as directed by senior electricians.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professionalism and adhering to company policies at all times.
- Facilitated safe working environment, implementing and adhering to strict safety protocols during electrical installations.
- Repaired grain bin systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations, optimizing rapid repairs.
Sales Associate
Theisens Home Farm Auto
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with management team to develop sales strategies and goals, aligning with company objectives.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
NREMT - Emergency Medicine
EMS Learning Resource Center
Iowa City, IA05-2023
High School Diploma -
West Marshall CSD
State Center, IA12-2022
Skills
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fitness and agility
- Community relations and education
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Patient care documentation
- Radio communication proficiency
Accomplishments
- Established an airway via iGel.
- Collaborated with 2, 3, and 4 person teams in the process of CPR.
- Achieved immobilization by completing a vacuum splint with accuracy and efficiency.
- Extricated patients from vehicles.
- Driven ambulance safely and effectively to and from scenes.
- Passed Fire 1 exam and practical.
- Completed Hazmat ops and awareness practicals.
- Received Chief's Appreciation Award my first full year on the fire department.
- Most training hours 2 years in a row for SCFD.
- Perfect meeting attendance 3 years in a row with SCFD.
Certification
NIMS IS-00800.d
NIMS IS-00200.c
NIMS IS-00700.b
NIMS IS-00100.c
Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders
CPR
NREMT
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Marshalltown Community School District
01.2023 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Veridian Fiscal Solutions
01.2023 - 07.2024
Electrical Apprentice
Powered Ag Systems
06.2022 - 08.2022
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
State Center Fire Department
12.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Theisens Home Farm Auto
04.2021 - 05.2022
NREMT - Emergency Medicine
EMS Learning Resource Center
High School Diploma -
West Marshall CSD
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