Damien Wimmer
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician adept in managing heavy daily patient volume,including telephone triage, appointment scheduling and patient referral. Proficient in documentation and record maintenance. Dedicated to patient confidentiality. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Technician
Medcor
McHenry, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
- Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
- Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
Volunteer Firefighter
Libertyville Fire and Rescue
Libertyville, IA
01.2010 - Current
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
EMT
Care Ambulance Service
Fairfield, IA
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
EMT
Midwest Ambulance Service of Iowa
Fairfield, IA
08.2012 - 03.2019
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
Education
EMT License -
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA01.2012
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, IA06.2000
Some College (No Degree) -
NICC
Peosta, IACertification
- Licensed EMT
- Certified ARC 2023
- Certified CPR Health Care provider BLS
Timeline
Occupational Health Technician
Medcor
04.2022 - Current
EMT
Care Ambulance Service
04.2018 - 04.2022
EMT
Midwest Ambulance Service of Iowa
08.2012 - 03.2019
Volunteer Firefighter
Libertyville Fire and Rescue
01.2010 - Current
EMT License -
Southeastern Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Some College (No Degree) -
NICC
- Licensed EMT
- Certified ARC 2023
- Certified CPR Health Care provider BLS