Evan West
Rancho Cucamonga,United States
Summary
Dedicated Former Deputy Sheriff/ Emergency Medical Technician with 4 and 1/2 years of experience with San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 1 year experience with AMR 911, and 2 years, 7 months experience with Amazon as a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist eager to explore another career path. Proven leader with a desire to help others and the community. Optimistic and driven, with a hard-work ethic. Keeps a calm and cool demeanor in stressful situations. Utilizes excellent communication skills when working with others, and has a teamwork mentality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist
LGB5 Amazon LLC
San Bernardino, CA, United States
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with Site Safety Manager and fellow Specialists to implement and ensure compliance of site safety policies
- Developed a project "Project Help Me" that let's associates virtually signal for and receive help via a scanner when they need help lifting or encounter a safety issue they need immediately addressed
- Traveled to several Amazon sites in order to implement "Project Help Me" at those sites due to request.
- Provided first-aid to associates in the case of an injury and stabilize associates in the case of a medical emergency till emergency medical services arrive
- Act as the first line of emergency response at the site level for evacuations, fires, and medical events
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and OSHA visits
- Assisted in developing and implementing health and safety training programs for employees
- Maintained safety policies for the building including Injury and Illness Prevention, Safety Visuals, and Stormwater
- Monitored workplace conditions to promote a safe and healthy environment for team members and fellow associates.
- Collaborated with management to investigate incidents and safety violations
- Leads weekly meetings with senior leadership in the building to provide updates on injury trends and to help create corrective actions to prevent similar incidents
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Rancho Cucamonga, United States
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained composure in high-pressure situations in order to assist his paramedic partner and safely deliver the patient to the hospital.
- Communicated with patients and family members to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters, glucometers and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered emergency medication and life-saving patient care within scope of practice, observing proper bloodborne pathogen protocols.
- Assigned to Advanced Life Saving (ALS)/911 after completing training, due to his ability to learn quickly and prior Law Enforcement Experience.
- Responded to multiple 911 calls working with multiple agencies, including Fire and Law Enforcement.
- Responded to emergency calls including hazardous materials spills, assisted in scene safety, rescue operations, spill clean-up procedures, donning & doffing PPE.
- Proper waste disposal per 29 CFR 1910 & California Medical Waste Management Act, including
Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Was assigned to West Valley Detention Center from Jan. 2018 till Oct. 2021
- Investigated and wrote written reports involving misdemeanor and felony crimes, collected evidence and recorded statements from suspects, victims, and witnesses.
- Was a Correctional Training Officer and supervised and trained numerous new deputy sheriff's entering the field.
- Assisted on-site medical staff as needed with employee-reported injuries
- Was assigned to work multiple units in the jail housing many different levels of inmates. From mentally-ill inmates to inmates with multiple felony charges.
- Observed inmates to ensure activities of daily living were properly addressed and safety measures adhered to (e.g. medications taken as prescribed, medical screening appointments attended to, protocols to prevent self-harm were followed, personal hygiene tasks completed, required PPE was worn properly)
Barista
Starbucks
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Always interacted with customers in a professional and respectful manner.
- Made a variety of hot and cold beverages on a daily basis.
- Cleaned counters, tables and chairs used by customers and bathrooms daily.
Lifeguard
Raging Waters Los Angeles
San Dimas, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored guests on multiple rides and pools
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to utilize if needs be on guests in distress around the park.
- Was awarded multiple awards for saving various guests from potential drownings.
- Assisted management with maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) throughout facility.
- Practiced and implemented site Emergency Action Plans during pre-service in-service training, as well as actual medical and aquatic emergencies
- Trained and proficient in both shallow and deep water rescue tactics, implementing rescue procedures and spinal injury management in shallow and deep water.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with an Human Resources Focus
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire, VA06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University
San Bernardino, CA06.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Alta Loma High School
Alta Loma, CA05.2013
Skills
- Constant awareness of surroundings
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced, and emotional situations
- Emergency vehicle operation
- First Aid CPR/AED Trained
- Medical waste manifesting
- Safety trainings through Amazon and possession of OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certificates
- Electrical safety (policy related)
- Confined space entry (policy related)
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Environmental monitoring
- Machine guarding (policy related)
Certification
- OSHA 10 & OSHA 30- Walking & Working Surfaces, Fall Protection, EAP, Fire Prevention/Protection, Electrical Safety including Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, 2023-Current
- Recording Keeping & Reporting, HAZWOPER
- EMT License - Emergency 2022-03 Medical Technician
- 2025-07 CPR Certification
Timeline
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist
LGB5 Amazon LLC
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
05.2022 - 05.2023
Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
07.2017 - 10.2021
Barista
Starbucks
07.2015 - 01.2017
Lifeguard
Raging Waters Los Angeles
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Alta Loma High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with an Human Resources Focus
Southern New Hampshire University