Dustin J. Swizdor
Central Square,NY
Summary
Adaptable Paramedic with great leadership skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 13 years of excellent emergency medical / fire service leadership performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor / Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2015 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Paramedic
EAVES Ambualnce
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Deputy Fire Chief
brewerton Fire District
03.2013 - 01.2025
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Directed work of 40-50 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Monitored maintenance records of fire engines to keep vehicles updated.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Paramedicine
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY06.2023
High School Diploma -
Paul V. Moore
Central Square, NY06.2015
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Medical data acquisition
- Staff development
- Department organization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Achieved the lifesaving award in 2014 with the Brewerton Fire District.
- Achieved the lifesaving award in 2022 from the Brewerton Fire Department.
- Achieved Advanced Life Support Provider of the year in 2023 from the Central New York EMS council.
Certification
- New York State RSI Paramedic
- Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD-A) - International Academy of Priority Dispatch
- IAED-EMD-Q, Quality Improvement and Assurance - International Academy of Priority Dispatch
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- United States FCC Amateur Radio Operator Technician License
- AHA BLS CPR/AED Instructor
- AHA ACLS and PALS certified
- Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO) - CE Solutions
- FEMA IS-144: Telecommunications Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT)
- FEMA ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA ICS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
- FEMA ICS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FEMA ICS 800: National Response Framework
- Public Safety Critical Incident Management Course (Onondaga County Emergency Management)
- Leadership So Everyone Goes Home class (NYSF)
- Shaping the Future Course (NYSF)
- Principles of Instruction (NYSF)
- Live Fire 1403 (NYSF)
- Water Rescue (NYSF)
- Firefighter I
- Accident Victim Extrication Technician (AVET-NYSF)
- Fire Investigation (NYSF)
- Fire Investigation for the Line Officer (NYSF)
- Safety Officer (NYSF)
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
Timeline
Paramedic
EAVES Ambualnce
10.2022 - Current
Supervisor / Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2015 - Current
Deputy Fire Chief
brewerton Fire District
03.2013 - 01.2025
Graduate Certificate - Paramedicine
Mohawk Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Paul V. Moore
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