Edwin Small
Libertyville,IA
Summary
Compassionate EMT-B known for delivering prompt, efficient emergency medical care and excelling in high-pressure situations. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, basic life support (BLS), and emergency vehicle operation. Strong communicator able to coordinate effectively with healthcare teams and provide clear instructions to patients. Excel in using empathy and problem-solving abilities to improve patient outcomes and ensure swift, safe transport to medical facilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-B
Delaware Township Fire Department
Des Moines, Iowa
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
EMT-B
Care Ambulance Service
Iowa City, IA
02.2021 - Current
- I am currently an EMT-B for care ambulance service in Iowa city
EMT-B/EMS Manager
Paramedic Services of Illinois
Itasca, IL
02.2022 - 11.2023
- I was a contractual EMT-B for PSI to work on the Newark Fire department contract
- When the dept went from a part time ambulance to a full time ambulance
- Led EMS management duties in conjunction with employment at PSI.
- As the manager I was in charge of scheduling, payroll, and the hiring of EMT and Paramedic candidates
FF/EMT-B
Newark fire protection district
Newark, IL
07.2021 - 11.2023
- While employed at Newark fire department I am responsible for providing 911 emergency care and transportation to the hospital
- As well as cleaning and restocking of the ambulance and doing pre shift inspections of ambulance and BLS medications
- I am expected at Newark Fire Department to care for the patients at the BLS level and assist the ALS level
EMT-B
Ridge Ambulance Service
Montgomery, IL
07.2021 - 11.2022
- While employed at Ridge Ambulance Service I am responsible for providing emergency and non emergency care to patients as well as writing reports, restocking in the ambulance and doing pre-trip at the beginning of my shift
- As well as doing a medical checkout at the beginning and end of my shift
- At ridge ambulance I have had the pleasure of working on BLS, ALS, and SCT trucks one on one with a medic
Laborer
Larry Harryman
Lockridge, IA
07.2017 - 08.2020
- While I was employed by Larry Harryman I took care of pigs
- I also helped in the fields and with general maintenance on most of the large farm equipment
- I stepped down from my position in August 2020 in order to focus on school
Education
Certificate of completion - fire science
Waubonsee community college
Sugar Grove, IL03.2022
EMT School -
Ridge ambulance
Montgomery, IL11.2021
High school - Agriculture
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, IA05.2021
Paramedic - Paramedicine
Mercy College Of Heath Science
Des Moines, IASkills
- EMT-B
- Firefighter
- Multi-tasking
- Heavy machinery operation
Languages
English
Timeline
EMT-B
Delaware Township Fire Department
07.2024 - Current
EMT-B/EMS Manager
Paramedic Services of Illinois
02.2022 - 11.2023
FF/EMT-B
Newark fire protection district
07.2021 - 11.2023
EMT-B
Ridge Ambulance Service
07.2021 - 11.2022
EMT-B
Care Ambulance Service
02.2021 - Current
Laborer
Larry Harryman
07.2017 - 08.2020
Certificate of completion - fire science
Waubonsee community college
EMT School -
Ridge ambulance
High school - Agriculture
Fairfield High School
Paramedic - Paramedicine
Mercy College Of Heath Science