Ethan Kruse
Summary
Experienced in emergency medical services and site management, delivering quality patient care under pressure. Strong background in developing operational protocols and fostering effective communication among teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and performance in emergency situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
HV Health and Safety
03.2026 - Current
- Managed daily site operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
- Established policies, procedures and guidelines for the operation of the site.
- Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of the project.
- Developed initiatives that improved morale and greatly reduced current employee turnover rate.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
Paramedic
Staff Dash
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Administered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) in high-pressure situations to stabilize patients.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Coordinated patient preparation for hospital arrival or surgery while managing wound care during transport.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care in electronic medical records software to support regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
Paramedic
Allegiance Mobile Health
12.2021 - 02.2025
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Provided compassionate care during medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Prepared patients for hospital arrival or surgery while managing wounds en-route, facilitating timely treatment.
- Documented patient care using electronic medical records software, adhering to regulatory guidelines for billing and supporting continuous quality improvement.
Professional Firefighter
Victoria Fire Department
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Advanced firefighting skills through continuous professional development, attending workshops and conferences relevant to the field.
- Enhanced community safety by responding effectively to emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents.
- Improved team efficiency through regular training sessions and drills, ensuring preparedness for optimal performance during emergencies.
- Supported fellow firefighters in high-pressure situations by maintaining clear communication and providing guidance.
- Maintained operational readiness by conducting daily checks on firefighting equipment, ensuring all gear was in proper working order.
- Engaged in physical fitness activities regularly to maintain peak performance levels required for emergency response situations.
First Mate
Marquette Transportation Company
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed vessel navigation and ensured safe passage through waterways.
- Coordinated crew activities and maintained efficient deck operations.
- Communicated with the captain regarding weather conditions and navigational hazards.
- Monitored compliance with maritime regulations and company policies.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment and safety gear.
- Maintained and operated lifesaving devices to handle shipboard and overboard emergencies.
- Assisted in training new crew members on safety protocols and procedures.
- Implemented best practices for environmental protection during operations.
- Updated ship logs with current environmental data, notable incidents, and routine operational information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Veterans Memorial Highschool
Corpus Christi, TX05-2019
No Degree - Fire Science/Paramedicine
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12-2023
Skills
- Site safety management
- Health and safety compliance
- Safety protocols
- Safety procedures
- Occupational health compliance
- Site operations management
- Emergency management
- Emergency response coordination
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy development
- Staff supervision
- Team training and development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Critical decision-making skills
- Triaging
- Patient management
Accomplishments
FEMA commendation for Disaster response.
Fire Department Commendation for Appropriate response and scene management.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- State Paramedic License - Texas Department of Health.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Paramedic Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
References
Beau Ross - NREMT-P
Company: CareFlite
Title - Paramedic
Contact: (Cell) 361-815-9079
Fisher Garcia - NREMT-P
Company: Victoria Fire Department
Title - Paramedic
Contact: Cell (361) 548-3480
Mia T - NREMT-P
Company: City Ambulance
Title - Director of QA
FEMA Commendation for Disaster relief
Appropriate response and care for Mass causality that resulted in positive outcomes for patients and prevention for further injury involving bystanders.
Timeline
Site Manager
HV Health and Safety
03.2026 - Current
Paramedic
Staff Dash
05.2025 - 03.2026
Professional Firefighter
Victoria Fire Department
08.2024 - 01.2025
Paramedic
Allegiance Mobile Health
12.2021 - 02.2025
First Mate
Marquette Transportation Company
09.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Veterans Memorial Highschool
No Degree - Fire Science/Paramedicine
Del Mar College