David Willen
Taylorsville,KY
Summary
Enthusiastic EMT-B/Fire Fighter eager to contribute to your department's success through hard work, continued education, and great communication skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the emergency medical service while serving my community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Package Sorter
United Parcel Service, UPS
Louisville, KY
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to sort large volumes of packages quickly and accurately.
- Operated various mechanical equipment for efficient package handling, minimizing physical strain and risk of injury.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, which facilitated smoother package sorting operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced environment, reducing the potential for accidents on the job.
- Efficiently sorted fragile items with care, resulting in reduced customer complaints due to damaged goods.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
Fire Fighter
Shephardsville Fire
Shepherdsville, KY
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained optimal fire station conditions by completing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Fighter
Highview Fire Department
Louisville, KY
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Learned to assess situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provide care accordingly.
- Evaluated patient's vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Inspected alarms and neighborhood hydrants for operational use to minimize incidents.
Fire Fighter Recruit
PRP Fire District
Louisville, KY
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Learned to don and doff fire clothing and equipment within one minute and prepare for reuse; hoist tools and equipment using ropes and the correct knot, and safety knots.
- Learned to clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), ropes, salvage equipment, and hand tools.
- Used SCBA during emergency operations, made sure it was worn correctly, controlled breathing techniques were used, and emergency procedures were enacted if the SCBA line failed.
- Learned how to operate emergency vehicles to transport critical patients, learned how to conduct equipment and vehicle chest to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Obtained EMT-B certification while in recruit class.
- Worked as a volunteer Fire Fighter while in recruit class as well.
Education
Certificate of Training - Fire Fighting/EMS
PRP Fire District Recruit Academy
Louisville, KY09.2019
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
Louisville, KY05.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Transport
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Safe Driving
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Medical Terminology
- Fracture Stabilization
- Spinal Immobilization
- Drug Reaction Intervention
- Ambulance Decontamination
Certification
EMT-B
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
CPR Certified
Hazmat Technician
Fire Inspector I
Additional training in:
Water Rescue
Rope Training
Timeline
Package Sorter
United Parcel Service, UPS
12.2022 - Current
Fire Fighter
Shephardsville Fire
07.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Fighter
Highview Fire Department
04.2021 - 06.2022
Fire Fighter Recruit
PRP Fire District
05.2018 - 11.2019
Certificate of Training - Fire Fighting/EMS
PRP Fire District Recruit Academy
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School