Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with almost 14 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Looking to transition skills and abilities to the other side of the radio.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2010 - Current
Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to provide medical care towards optimal patient outcome.
Maximized ambulance readiness by conducting thorough equipment checks and ensuring all necessary supplies were available for proper emergency response.
Conducted vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Reduced response times by accurately navigating emergency vehicles to scenes of accidents and medical emergencies.
Field Representative
Teamsters Local 671
11.2018 - 03.2020
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Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
Represented union members in grievance hearings.
Organized meetings of union members for education, contract proposals and union elections.
Established strong relationships with management teams, fostering trust and loyalty for ongoing cooperation.
Administrative Director / Researcher
Connecticut Citizen Action Group
03.1988 - 01.2016
Coordinated website messaging and development.
Facilitated community meetings with grassroots members of organization.
Facilitated board meetings and served as liaison between organization's paid staff and volunteer board.
Established administrative systems for tracking employee hours, mileage and organizational expenses.
Managed daily office operations, negotiated contracts, managed vendor relations and acted as liaison with outside organizations.
Conducted policy research and disseminated findings to programmatic team.