CHRISTOPHER WHITT

• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
• Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
• Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
• Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
• Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
• Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
• Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
• Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

• Mentored and developed subordinates to create seamless, tight knit team.
• Provided basic first aid in BLS transports .
• Transported patients from hospitals to nursing home while monitoring patients vitals and assessing patients en route.
• Transported patients in an emergency situation to the closest appropriate hospital.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols, procedures, and policies within the company.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
• Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
• Responded to over Number daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
• Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
• Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
• Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
• Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
• Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
• Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using Software to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
• Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
• Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for Type, Type and Type situations.
• Used Equipment to administer treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.

• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Transported patients from hospitals to nursing homes.

Responded to BLS 911 calls with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Tampa Fire Rescue.

Treated patients in a BLS situation.

Was responsible for patient care in a BLS situation.

• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
• Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
• Responded to over Number daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
• Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.