Gareth Evan Sutton
Cabot,AR
Summary
Experienced Emergency Medical Technician possesses State of Arkansas EMT license and National Registry certification, as well as Firefighter 1 and 2, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations. Functions as positive role model committed to achieving and maintaining outstanding customer relations with community. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Angel One
Little Rock, AR
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations, maintaining focus on the wellbeing of patients and the safety of the flight crew.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the flight team by consistently modeling proper protocols and holding colleagues accountable when necessary.
- Navigated challenging road conditions to transport patients and crew in various weather situations.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff process for efficient transfer of care between medical teams.
- Provided compassionate support to patients'' families during difficult times while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Communicated effectively with pilots, dispatchers and other crew members to optimize both in-flight and ground operations and patient care.
Critical Care Flight Crewmember
Arkansas Air Ambulance
Little Rock, AR
02.2023 - Current
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
- Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight checks and ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Communicated effectively with pilots and other crew members to optimize in-flight operations and patient care.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted care plans as needed, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
Little Rock, Arkansas
05.2017 - 04.2024
- Determine medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons. Administer basic and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remain up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and requirements.
- Remove victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assist in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Leverage defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
- Control wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions prior to arrival.
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical treatment.
Firefighter
West Pulaski Fire Department
Little Rock, AR
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Oversee wildfire response and containment, utilizing proper incident command and wildland firefighting tools.
- Maintain close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Inspect fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Participate in both wildland and structural training exercises and in-class training to improve fireground knowledge.
- Inspect alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize malfunction.
- Evaluate areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Administer first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Assess active fires and consulted with Incident Command to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
- Set up and operate master streams and aerial ladder systems.
- Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Education
Technical Certification - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
Little Rock, AR05.2017
Technical Certification - Firefighting Standards
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
Camden, AR01.2016
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR05.2015
Skills
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Prehospital Care
- Trauma Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Scene Prioritization
- Emergency Vehicle Operating
- Ambulance Transport
- Physical Conditioning
- Fire Prevention Education
- Ladder Positioning and Operation
- Property Protection and Salvage
- Water Emergency Response
- Victim Rescue
- Smoke Suppression and Removal
- Hazard Identification
- Fire Suppression Techniques
Accomplishments
Awarded the Phoenix Award in 2018 for a successful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation attempt with a full recovery of the patient.
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Operations
- Incident Command System
- Stop The Bleed Instructor
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Crewmember
Arkansas Air Ambulance
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Angel One
11.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
05.2017 - 04.2024
Firefighter
West Pulaski Fire Department
06.2015 - 08.2018
Technical Certification - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
Technical Certification - Firefighting Standards
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School