Caleb Stephenson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and physically fit public safety professional with 5 years of experience as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and current experience as an Emergency Department Technician. Proven ability to perform under pressure, provide rapid life-saving care, and work effectively as part of a team in high-risk, fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Assist nurses and physicians in a high-volume emergency department.
- Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, and monitor patient conditions.
- Provide direct patient care including wound care, splinting, EKGs, and patient transport.
- Respond to trauma activations, medical emergencies, and code situations.
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure patient and staff safety.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary medical teams under time-sensitive conditions.
- Supported medical staff in patient care and emergency procedures.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
- Communicated effectively with patients to gather medical history.
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Mayport Naval Station
Jacksonville, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Performed preventative lifeguarding and emergency response in high-traffic coastal environments.
- Conducted water rescues in hazardous surf conditions, including rip currents and large wave activity.
- Provided emergency medical care, including CPR, bleeding control, oxygen administration, and spinal immobilization.
- Responded to traumatic injuries, near-drownings, cardiac events, and environmental emergencies.
- Worked as part of a coordinated rescue team utilizing radios and established emergency protocols.
- Maintained vigilance for public safety hazards and enforced beach safety regulations.
- Participated in regular physical training, rescue drills, and medical skill refreshers.
- Monitored beach conditions and reported hazards to ensure swimmer safety.
- Conducted rescues and provided first aid to distressed swimmers in the ocean.
- Collaborated with team members during emergency drills to enhance response efficiency.
- Assisted in training new lifeguards on rescue techniques and safety procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, Florida, FL04-2024
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care (BLS, First Aid, CPR)
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- High-Risk Rescue Operations
- Rapid Decision-Making Under Stress
- Team-Based Operations & Communication
- Physical Endurance & Strength
- Incident Scene Safety & Risk Management
- Public Interaction & Community Service
- Radio Communications
Certification
Certifications
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification – [12/22/2024-03/31/2027]
• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) -- American Heart Association - [08/09/2024-08/09/2026]
• First Aid Certified – American Red Cross (Current)
• CPR and AED Certified – American Red Cross (Current)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification – [12/22/2024-03/31/2027]
• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) -- American Heart Association - [08/09/2024-08/09/2026]
• First Aid Certified – American Red Cross (Current)
• CPR and AED Certified – American Red Cross (Current)
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
UF Health Jacksonville
05.2025 - Current
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Mayport Naval Station
06.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College