Donald "Craig" Miller
Reidsville,NC
Summary
Offering strong foundation for delivering quality emergency care, eager to learn and develop in demanding medical environment. Brings solid understanding of emergency response protocols and adeptness in handling medical equipment. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and emergency response.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter and EMT
Northwest Volunteer Fire Department
12.2022 - Current
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Medically Retired
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2014 - Current
- Recovered from Injures from Afghanistan Deployment with Rehab through Veterans Affairs.
- Attended Online College to help cogitative abilities and improve memory functions.
- Started Volunteering with local Fire Department.
Police Officer, Investigator and K9 Handler
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2005 - 09.2014
- Maintained strict adherence to military law enforcement standards, resulting in a safe environment for personnel and civilians.
- Helped train Iraqi Police on Combat Operations while conducting Combat Patrols in Iraq.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Maintained accurate records of arrests, citations, and other law enforcement actions for reporting purposes.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing advanced interrogation techniques.
- Led investigations of traffic fatalities by assessing evidence, surrounding factors and identifying antecedent of events to identify and mitigate intersection blind spots and hazards.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies in South Korea with sharing intelligence, resulting in successful joint operations.
- Facilitated the successful integration of new handlers and dogs into the unit by providing guidance, support, and hands-on training.
- Validated effectiveness of training programs by evaluating handler-dog team performance during certification tests and assessments.
- Maintained High Volume Explosives and Narcotics Inventory for Training Proficiency.
- Played a pivotal role in emergency response situations, utilizing MWD teams to quickly assess and neutralize potential threats here stateside and overseas in Afghanistan. (Later injured in Afghanistan).
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, resulting in successful joint operations.
Education
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medicine
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC12.2024
AEMT Certification - Emergency Medicine
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC2023
EMT Certification - Emergency Medicine
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC2022
Firefighter I & II & Hazmat Certification - Emergency Management
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC09.2022
Associate Of Arts - Digital Cinematography
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL09.2017
High School Diploma -
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA05-2005
Skills
- IV, IO and EJ insertion
- Airway management & Intubations
- Vital signs and Cardiac monitoring (Zoll & LifePaK)
- Direct patient care & Management
- Medication administration
- Critical decision-making skills
- CPR/Lucas Management
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Medical history collection
- Patient immobilization
- Pre-hospital care
- Triaging
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emergency vehicle driving
Certification
- Paramedic
- CPR
- ACLS
- Advanced Medical Life Support (4th Edition)
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Geriatric Education for EMS (3rd Edition)
- Advanced EMT
- EMT
- Firefighter I and II
- Hazmat Operations
- TIMS (National Traffic Incident Management)
- EVD (Emergency Vehicle Driver)
Timeline
Firefighter and EMT
Northwest Volunteer Fire Department
12.2022 - Current
Medically Retired
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2014 - Current
Police Officer, Investigator and K9 Handler
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2005 - 09.2014
- Paramedic
- CPR
- ACLS
- Advanced Medical Life Support (4th Edition)
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Geriatric Education for EMS (3rd Edition)
- Advanced EMT
- EMT
- Firefighter I and II
- Hazmat Operations
- TIMS (National Traffic Incident Management)
- EVD (Emergency Vehicle Driver)
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medicine
Rockingham Community College
AEMT Certification - Emergency Medicine
Rockingham Community College
EMT Certification - Emergency Medicine
Rockingham Community College
Firefighter I & II & Hazmat Certification - Emergency Management
Rockingham Community College
Associate Of Arts - Digital Cinematography
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Bates Technical College
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