Eldon Lavon Warne
Livingston,WI
Summary
Experienced EMT with 25+ years of pre-hospital care, patient assessment, and basic life support. Known for calm decision-making, clear communication, and safe emergency vehicle operation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT
Monfort Rescue Squad
Montfort, Wisconsin
05.1993 - 07.2018
- Assessed patient conditions and delivered emergency care during Monfort Rescue Squad responses.
- Operated ambulance equipment and monitored vital signs throughout transport.
- Lifted and moved patients using stretchers, backboards, and safe body mechanics.
- Communicated patient details clearly with dispatch, hospital staff, and rescue crew.
- Cleaned, restocked, and inspected rescue squad vehicles and medical supplies.
- Administered CPR, oxygen, and basic life support under emergency protocols.
- Documented patient care reports and updated response records accurately.
- Supported scene safety and assisted fire and police teams during incidents.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Observed infection control measures when treating multiple patients within a given timeframe.
- Reported any suspicious activity witnessed while on duty immediately upon return from call.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Construction Worker
Hrubes Construction
Livingston, Wisconsin
08.1991 - 03.1998
- Supported Hrubes Construction crews with site setup and daily material handling.
- Framed walls, floors, and roofs using hand tools and power tools.
- Mixed and poured concrete for foundations, slabs, and walkways.
- Loaded and unloaded lumber, hardware, and construction supplies on site.
- Installed siding, drywall, trim, and other building materials.
- Cleaned work areas and removed debris to keep job sites safe.
- Followed safety rules and wore required protective equipment.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with repairs, measurements, and finishing tasks.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
Department Manager
Fendall
Platteville, Wisconsin
03.1985 - 07.1991
- Directed Fendall department operations and daily staffing priorities.
- Coordinated budgets, purchasing, and supply control for Fendall.
- Supervised employee schedules, performance reviews, and coaching conversations.
- Implemented process improvements across Fendall workflow and service delivery.
- Resolved customer concerns and escalated issues through proper channels.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials for department needs.
- Trained team members on procedures, policies, and safety practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking, and inventory control.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
- Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
- Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
Quality Control Technician
Sokal crystal products
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
01.1981 - 03.1985
- Inspected crystal products for surface defects, cracks, and dimensional accuracy
- Documented inspection results in quality control records
- Verified materials against product specifications and customer requirements
- Isolated nonconforming crystal products for review and disposition
- Communicated quality issues with production and shipping teams
- Calibrated inspection tools and checked equipment readiness
- Reviewed lot samples during incoming and finished goods inspections
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Assisted with training new Quality Control Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Developed corrective action plans when needed to resolve quality issues.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify trends or patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Audited finished products against applicable industry standards before releasing them for shipment.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
Construction
Self employed
Livingston, WI
05.1974 - 11.1981
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to support selection of proper construction methods.
- Maintained tools and equipment used during construction work.
- Set up scaffolding around buildings to provide access for construction tasks.
- Kept accurate records and tracked materials used on construction projects.
- Worked onsite during construction as liaison between construction crews and property owners to determine crews treated property with respect.
- Maintained inventory of construction supplies, ordering more as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Construction Engineering
Southwest Vo-Tech
Fennimore, WI05-1974
High School Diploma -
Iowa-Grant High
Livingston,WI05-1973
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Basic life support
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical documentation
- Equipment inspection
- Trauma care
- Patient transport
- Infection control
- Scene safety
- Ambulance readiness
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Calm composure
- Team collaboration
- Situational awareness
- Stabilization
- Medication administration
- Medical coding
- Multitasking and organization
- Oxygen therapy
- Scene assessments
- Oxygen administration
- Airway management
- Patient management
- Medical records management
- Medical equipment use
- Resuscitation
- Seizure management
- Vital sign assessment
- Advanced life support
- Behavioral emergencies
- Field patient assessments
- Environmental emergencies
- Emergency response
- Reporting and documentation
- Record keeping
- Disease transmission prevention
- Stroke management
- Condition reporting
- Patient care
- Vehicle maintenance
- Patient assessments
- Problem-solving
- Accident response
- Poisoning response
- Patient triage
- Cardiac monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Medical volunteer
- Vehicle operation
- Condition assessment
- Safe driving
- Supply restocking
- Pre-hospital care
- Quality assurance controls
- Patient stabilization
- Critical decision-making skills
- Calm under pressure
- Diabetic emergencies
- Respiratory assessment
- Advanced first aid
- Time management
- Treatment delivery
- Direct patient care
- Stress management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medical terminology
- Emergency management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Foreign body removal
- Respiratory emergencies
- Indirect patient care
- CPR and first aid
- Burn treatment
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- EMT License May 1993 (volunteer served 25 yrs) / Firefighter Two 1983 (volunteer served 45 yrs)
Accomplishments
- Distinguist Citizen Award from Grant County Sheriffs Office 1989
Timeline
EMT
Monfort Rescue Squad
05.1993 - 07.2018
Construction Worker
Hrubes Construction
08.1991 - 03.1998
Department Manager
Fendall
03.1985 - 07.1991
Quality Control Technician
Sokal crystal products
01.1981 - 03.1985
Construction
Self employed
05.1974 - 11.1981
Associate of Arts - Construction Engineering
Southwest Vo-Tech
High School Diploma -
Iowa-Grant High