James Combs II
Louisville,KY
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with seven years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Organized and dependable employee who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Okolona Fire Protection District
06.2021 - Current
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluate patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triage patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluate patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administer emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Administer oxygen cylinders, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administer emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Follow all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to multiple mass casualty events
- Responded as part of a statewide task force to the tornado disaster in Mayfield, KY
- Provided tactical emergency medical support to local, state and joint federally led task forces serving high risk warrants, during hostage barricade incidents, and high risk stand bys within the metro Louisville area
Lieutenant/EMT
Greensburg/Green County Fire & Rescue
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Develop and implement fire safety plans to increase preparedness and rapid response.
- Lead team in fighting fires and exercise considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Oversee proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Assist in mitigating the impacts of fire, medical, and environmental emergencies
- Serve as a Driver/Operator of Fire and Rescue apparatus with duties including driving on emergency and non emergency runs, operating pumps, hoses, nozzles and appliances as well as specialty rescue equipment.
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborate with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Train new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Owner and Proprietor
Glover’s Station Gun Emporium/White Rose, LLC
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed in person and online sales as well as handling inventory.
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Provided customer service on accounts and resolved problems.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
ER Technician
Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
Standardized Patient/CPR Instructor
University of Louisville School of Medicine
11.2016 - 04.2020
- CPR instructor for the Paris Simulation Center and UofL CPR Center.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Fairdale Fire Department
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Emergency Medical Technician
Oldham County EMS – Baptist Health
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritized 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.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Louisville Metro EMS
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritized 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.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
Education
Certification - Paramedicine
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY12.2023
No Degree - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2027
High School Diploma -
Academy of Leadership and Individual Excellence
Louisville, KY05.2016
Skills
- EMT-B
- EMT-Tactical (KYTEMS)
- AHA/BLS Provider
- AHA/BLS Instructor
- EVOC trained by OFPD instructor
- Can perform any skills and procedures consistent with the current NHTSA National Scope of Practice Model or subsequent requirements in KAR
- Hold valid driver's license from Kentucky
- Rescue Task Force provider
- TCCC and TEMS Provider
- KYTEMS Instructor (taught local, state, federal and US Military responders in KY, GA, AL, and OK)
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Amateur Radio Technician Level license KJ4QFQ
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- AHA/BLS provider
- AHA/BLS instructor
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma certification
- Sexual Violence Awareness Training
- HIV/AIDS training
- PHTLS certification
- PALS Heart Code certification
- ACLS Heart Code certification
- HAZMAT Technician
- Fire Chaplain (KY Federation of Fire Chaplains)
- Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
- Swift Water Technician
- 400 hour Certified Firefighter
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Okolona Fire Protection District
06.2021 - Current
ER Technician
Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2020
Owner and Proprietor
Glover’s Station Gun Emporium/White Rose, LLC
09.2019 - 06.2023
Lieutenant/EMT
Greensburg/Green County Fire & Rescue
01.2019 - Current
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Fairdale Fire Department
08.2018 - 12.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Oldham County EMS – Baptist Health
01.2018 - 09.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Louisville Metro EMS
03.2017 - 08.2017
Standardized Patient/CPR Instructor
University of Louisville School of Medicine
11.2016 - 04.2020
Certification - Paramedicine
Jefferson Community And Technical College
No Degree - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Academy of Leadership and Individual Excellence
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