Carrie Thomas
Williamston Fire Department
Hobgood,NC
20
years of professional experience
Compassionate Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with expertise in patient stabilization, advanced life support, and emergency response, dedicated to delivering life-saving care in critical situations.
Work History
FF/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
2 Years 10 Months- Administered advanced life support techniques to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with firefighters and law enforcement to ensure safe patient transport and scene management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, prioritizing care based on severity and urgency.
- Operated and maintained advanced medical equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
- Educated community members on health and safety measures through public outreach programs.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency during emergency response operations.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to remain current with evolving medical practices and regulations.
- Participated in continuing education courses, ensuring professional development as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to improve response times, optimizing routes for quicker access to patients in need.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures, staying current on industry best practices.
- Performed regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses.
- Managed challenging situations involving behavioral health crises with calm professionalism and appropriate interventions.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
Office Administrator
11 Years 1 Month- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
- Coordinated scheduling for team meetings and appointments to optimize productivity.
- Streamlined document management processes, enhancing accessibility and retrieval times.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support project initiatives and goals.
- Oversaw maintenance of office equipment, ensuring minimal downtime for operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
- Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
- Facilitated smooth operations by maintaining updated inventory records, anticipating supply needs, and placing timely orders for essential materials.
- Supported onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth transition into the team.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Education
GED
Advanced EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Firefighter - Firefighter
Skills
Cardiac life support
Pediatric advanced life support
Advanced life support
Airway management
Intravenous therapy
Oxygen therapy
Cardiac monitoring
Patient triage
Patient triage
Patient assessments
Stroke management
Diabetic emergencies
Chest pain management
Seizure management
Allergic reaction treatment
Obstetrical emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Burn treatment
Poisoning response
Behavioral emergencies
Vital signs monitoring
Vital sign assessment
Bleeding control
Spinal immobilization
Fracture stabilization
Emergency vehicle operation
Ambulance driving
Patient transport
Documentation
Patient stabilization
Pre-hospital care
Accident response
Emergency response
Safe driving
Vehicle operation
Vehicle maintenance
Accident response
Critical decision-making
Problem-solving
Cardiac life support
Time management
Emergency response
Physical stamina
Advanced cardiac support
Patient care
Geriatric patient care
Pediatric patient care
CPR and first aid
Life support
First aid
Geriatric patient care
Medical terminology
Clear communication
Team collaboration
Calm under pressure
Compassion and empathy
Stress management
Accident response
Vehicle operations
Emergency response
Stress management
IV administration
Respiratory assessment
Advanced first aid
Trauma care
CPR certification
Timeline
FF/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Williamston Fire Department
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Office Administrator
Thomas Brothers Trucking LLC
06.2006 - 07.2017Read More
Martin Community College
GED
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Martin Community College
Advanced EMT from Emergency Medical Technician
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Martin Community College
Firefighter from Firefighter
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