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Christopher Connolly

Emergency Medical Technician
Springfield,VA

Summary

Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work.

Effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated, and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

  • Certified, Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses situations.
  • Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Author

Self Employed Writer
Springfield, Virginia
02.2020 - Current
  • Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality documentation for customers.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.


Emergency Medical Technician

Physican's Transport Service
Herndon, VA
06.2019 - Current
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.

Lifeguard

South Run Rec Center
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
  • Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions.
  • Inspected pool during shift and skimmed toys and trash that could clog pool pump.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.

CPR Instructor

Fairfax County Health Department
Springfield, VA
01.2013 - Current
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.

Education

No Degree - Paramedic

Associates in Emergency Care
Manassass
11.2020 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA
08.2005 - 05.2009

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
01.2014 - 09.2015

Skills

Creative writing

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Interests

Star Citizen

Writing on my novel

Evocati test group for Cloud Imperium games: under NDA license with over 150 reports and contributions

Volunteer EMT

Timeline

No Degree - Paramedic

Associates in Emergency Care
11.2020 - 12.2021

Author

Self Employed Writer
02.2020 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Physican's Transport Service
06.2019 - Current

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
01.2014 - 09.2015

CPR Instructor

Fairfax County Health Department
01.2013 - Current

Lifeguard

South Run Rec Center
08.2012 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

West Springfield High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
Christopher ConnollyEmergency Medical Technician