FERNANDOUS GATES
Dallas,TX
Summary
Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
O.T.R. DRIVER
BILLY WARD TRUCKING
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
Motor Coach Operator
FREEDOM CHARTERS
04.2023 - Current
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
FUNERAL REPERSENTATIVE
GOLDEN GATE FUNERAL HOME
05.2005 - Current
- Welcomed families and visitors into facility and guided into appropriate visitation rooms or chapel.
- Supported funeral director with all facets of funeral service coordination.
- Prepared facilities for funeral visitations and memorial services, arranging chairs and flower arrangements and setting up sign-in books and memorial cards.
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Drove company vehicles to transport remains or families to services.
- Transported caskets from morgue to reserved rooms to prepare caskets for viewing.
- Carried flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to churches and places of interment.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Arranged floral tributes and lights around caskets in visitation rooms and chapels.
- Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
O.T.R. DRIVER
A.D. FREIGHT INC
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
E.M.T. \ PARAMEDIC
PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE E.M.S.
01.1984 - 12.1989
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
Education
No Degree - O.T.R. DRIVER
FERDERAL TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
San Diego, CA09.1989
No Degree - E.M.S.
U.T.SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL
Dallas, TX01.1984
No Degree - E.M.S.
METHODIST MEDICAL SCHOOL
Dallas, TX1984
High School Diploma -
OAKLAND TECHINCAL HIGH SCHOOL
Oakland, CA1983
Skills
- Route Management
- Equipment Operation
- Delivery Scheduling
- Load Security
- Transportation Safety
- Commercial Driving
- Cargo Handling
- Safe Driving
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Long-Haul Driving
- Tractor-Trailer Driving Specialist
- Defensive Driver Training
- Customer-Oriented
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Systems
- Route Logs
- GPS and Route Planning
- DOT Compliance
Timeline
Motor Coach Operator
FREEDOM CHARTERS
04.2023 - Current
O.T.R. DRIVER
A.D. FREIGHT INC
01.2023 - 04.2023
FUNERAL REPERSENTATIVE
GOLDEN GATE FUNERAL HOME
05.2005 - Current
E.M.T. \ PARAMEDIC
PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE E.M.S.
01.1984 - 12.1989
O.T.R. DRIVER
BILLY WARD TRUCKING
No Degree - O.T.R. DRIVER
FERDERAL TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
No Degree - E.M.S.
U.T.SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL
No Degree - E.M.S.
METHODIST MEDICAL SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
OAKLAND TECHINCAL HIGH SCHOOL
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