Edward A Leyland
Davie,FL
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 19 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Protection Specialist
State Of Florida Bureau Of Fire Prevention
2009.07 - Current
- Plan, organize, coordinate and administer all activities related to inspection activities in multi-county area.
- Perform fire safety inspections of all components of state-owned buildings and facilities.
- Enforce all laws under jurisdiction of State Fire Marshal relating to fire prevention and conditions liable to cause injury or property damage.
- Conduct inspections of all fire protection and suppression systems.
- Inspect and approve new construction and renovations prior to occupancy, as well as conduct pre-occupancy and renovation inspections.
- Provide written reports as mandated by Florida Statutes and in accordance with Department, Division and Bureau policies.
- Review construction documents to ensure compliance with fire and life safety standards.
- Participate in Disaster Response Operations duties as assigned.
Interim Station Supervisor/EMT-B/FTO
Century Ambulance Services; Covalent Hlth/MCT Exp
2018.06 - Current
- Manage and supervise station operations, including logistics, fleet and personnel.
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard HIPAA information.
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicate with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- 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.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered necessary techniques and procedures to maintain patient care.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and nursing staff to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
EMT-B/FTO
American Ambulance Service
1996.06 - 2018.07
- 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.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- 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.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and necessary techniques and procedures to maintain patient care.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and nursing staff to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2008
No Degree - EVOC
Emergency Educational Consultants
Coral Springs, FL05.2001
No Degree - EMT-B
Florida Medical Technical Institute
Coconut Creek, FL12.2000
Skills
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Scene Assessments
- Critical Stress Debriefing Counseling
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED
- Medical Data Acquisition
- ZOLL/EPCR Documentation
- Proficient Team Player
- Effective Communicator
- Independent and Team Problem Solving
Timeline
Interim Station Supervisor/EMT-B/FTO
Century Ambulance Services; Covalent Hlth/MCT Exp
2018.06 - Current
Fire Protection Specialist
State Of Florida Bureau Of Fire Prevention
2009.07 - Current
EMT-B/FTO
American Ambulance Service
1996.06 - 2018.07
No Degree - Fire Science
Broward College
No Degree - EVOC
Emergency Educational Consultants
No Degree - EMT-B
Florida Medical Technical Institute
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