Greg Nelson
Waterloo
Summary
I have a lot of truck driving experience however am looking for a change. I had five years of police and security experience after i graduated from Hawkey. I havetwo years of medical experience as an EMT and training. I have several years of customer service experience through driving and from working for a lawn care service. There we had to service our own customers and do our own sales.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Oakley Transport
Lake Whales, Fl
02.2021 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Ambulance Driver EMT
Care Ambulance Service
Waterloo, Ia
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered treatments in [Type] situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Driver
B & B Transportation
Parkersburg, Ia
02.2019 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Truck Driver
Ruan Trasportation
Des Moines, IA
01.2010 - 02.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Education
No Degree - EMT
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA06.2019
Associate of Arts - Police Science
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.1981
High School Diploma -
Jesup High School
Jesup, IA05.1977
Skills
- Inventory Counts
- Dispatch Operations
- Equipment Repairs
- Dry Vans
- Safe Vehicle Operations
- Preventative Maintenance
- Basic Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Route Logs
- Vehicle Inspection
- Federal Regulations
- DOT Standards
- Safety Techniques
- Log Keeping
- Equipment Inspection
Timeline
Truck Driver
Oakley Transport
02.2021 - Current
Ambulance Driver EMT
Care Ambulance Service
09.2019 - 04.2021
Driver
B & B Transportation
02.2019 - 09.2019
Truck Driver
Ruan Trasportation
01.2010 - 02.2019
No Degree - EMT
Hawkeye Community College
Associate of Arts - Police Science
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
Jesup High School