Colby LaVoie
Fowlerville,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Committed and offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge in customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Star EMS
07.2011 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Routine maintenance of ambulance, including but not limited to checking and changing fluid levels, change windshield wipers, headlight replacement, and fuse changes.
- Decontamination and sanitization of work area and equipment.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure
Server/Restaurant Manager
Country Skillet
10.2001 - 08.2014
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Worked with employees for weekly scheduling needs.
- Decontamination and sanitization of work and customer area.
Paramedic Supervisor
Universal EMS
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
EMT-Basic/Paramedic Field Training Officer
DVA/Genesee County EMS
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Program
Genesys Paramedic Program
Grand Blanc, MI12.2009
License/Certification - Emergency Medical Services
MMR EMT Basic Program
Saginaw, MI01.2006
No Degree - General Studies
Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MIHigh School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh, MI06.2004
Skills
- Rig Maintenance
- Vital Sign Assessment
- IV Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Triaging
- Patient Management
- Logical Reasoning
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
Camping
In my free time I enjoy being outside, camping, and hiking with family and friends.
Timeline
Paramedic
Star EMS
07.2011 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
Universal EMS
01.2009 - 06.2011
EMT-Basic/Paramedic Field Training Officer
DVA/Genesee County EMS
03.2007 - 02.2009
Server/Restaurant Manager
Country Skillet
10.2001 - 08.2014
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Program
Genesys Paramedic Program
License/Certification - Emergency Medical Services
MMR EMT Basic Program
No Degree - General Studies
Concordia University
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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