Eric Burgess
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Passionate, quality-oriented, and highly motivated EMT/Firefighter with 2 years of experience in emergency care with East Manatee Fire Rescue and additional 1.5 years of experience on an inpatient mental health unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. As evidenced by receiving the well sought-after "MST of Excellence" award on unit 3NW in 2020, I am highly adept at providing outstanding and compassionate care and maximizing patient satisfaction, as well as contributing to a team-player atmosphere.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
East Manatee Fire Rescue
04.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Server
Turtle Beach Grill
01.2018 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Multi-Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Certification - Firefighting/ Emt
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL08.2019
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05.2019
Skills
- Delivery of direct patient care and assistance with ADLs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation
- Recording vital signs, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
- Prompt call light response
- Providing HIPAA compliant care
- Observing infection control procedures and guidelines
- Experience with AllScripts EMR
- Emergency Response
- Admitting Support
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- EMT - Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- AHA - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
East Manatee Fire Rescue
04.2021 - Current
Multi-Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2021
Server
Turtle Beach Grill
01.2018 - Current
Certification - Firefighting/ Emt
Suncoast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- EMT - Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- AHA - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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