James Davison
Poughkeepsie
Summary
Throughout my work history I am resourceful and goal-oriented with a diverse background and a dedication to continuous growth and delivering high-quality results. Professional with extensive experience in aquatic instruction, demonstrating strong teaching, safety, and technique coaching skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to meet evolving needs, ensuring optimal results for all students. Reliable, supportive, and effective in achieving program goals and enhancing team performance. Used to creating individualized fitness plans that cater to diverse client needs. Utilizes blend of strength training, cardio workouts, and nutritional advice to promote health and well-being. Track record of successfully motivating clients and adapting programs to achieve fitness goals. Experienced with emergency medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization. Utilizes quick decision-making and efficient treatment strategies to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures ensures high standards of care in critical situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swimming Instructor
British Swim School
10.2024 - Current
- Coaching Experience
- Experience in teaching infants to adults
- Knowledge in Breast, Back, Butterfly and Freestyle
- Teaching experience with all ages groups of children
- Running a class and structuring lessons
Lifeguard
American Pools
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Pool Maintenance
- Lifeguard Certified
- Expert Swimmer
- Pool Safety
- Taking Pool Chemicals
- Enforcing Pool Rules
- Responding to Emergencies
- Injury Prevention
Medical Assistant
Optum Healthcare Company
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Basic patient care
- Scheduling Patient Appointments
- Basic Experience with different specialities Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Cardiology
- Vitals
- Electronic Health Record and Electronic Medical Record Experience
- Running Lab Results
Patient Care Technician
Westchester Medical Center Health Network
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Level 2 trauma center experience
- Emergency patient care
- Work with mental health patients
- Assisting in emergency medical procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Drug Testing
- Assisted in patient care by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring timely documentation of observations and interventions.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Mobile Life Support Services
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Basic medical terminology
- Operated advanced life support equipment to stabilize patients during transport.
- Emergency Vehicle Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Situational Awareness
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient treatment and transport.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
Personal Trainer
Equinox
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Personalized workouts for clients
- Physical assessment of clients for best program
- Online Training
- In Person Training
- Scheduling
- Diet Recommendations
- Facilitating and Organizing Classes
- Custom Goal Setting and How to Achieve them
- Motivational Speaking
- Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and fitness levels.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
Medical Assistant
CareMount Medical, P.C.
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Patient Care
- Taking vitals and assessing them
- Appointment scheduling
- Assisting doctors with patients
- Setting up EKG
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient scheduling.
- Managed electronic health records, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
Graduate
Focus Personal Training Institute
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Online Coaching
- Designing Group Workouts
- Designing Personal Workouts tailored to specific clients
- In Person Training/Coaching
- Detail Oriented
- Human Anatomy
- Biomechanics
Cashier/Customer Service/Sales Associate
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Excellent Customer Service
- POS System Knowledge
- Processed cash and credit transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate register balances.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, providing exceptional service and support.
Seaman Apprentice
United States Navy
03.2017 - 06.2017
- I joined the Navy straight out of high school and went to RTC Great Lakes where I attended and completed Boot Camp. While I was there I learned First Aid Training, Basic Fire Fighting, Shipboard Damage Control, and Basic Seamanship. I excelled at the physical standards, always meeting the highest scores. I was Unfortunately I was medically dropped from the program and was discharged.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Poughkeepsie, NY06.2016
Psychology
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY10.2025
Academy of Aviation
Westchester, NY10.2025
Skills
- CPR certified
- Patience and empathy
- Swimming equipment expertise
- Physical fitness
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- Basic life support
- Critical decision-making skills
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation from Senator Sue Serino
- In Recognition of Great Service from Fairview Fire District
Certification
- Bartender Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Lifeguard Certification
Timeline
Swimming Instructor
British Swim School
10.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
American Pools
06.2024 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Optum Healthcare Company
10.2023 - 03.2024
Patient Care Technician
Westchester Medical Center Health Network
10.2022 - 05.2023
Personal Trainer
Equinox
02.2022 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
CareMount Medical, P.C.
10.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate
Focus Personal Training Institute
10.2021 - 12.2021
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Mobile Life Support Services
01.2018 - 01.2023
Seaman Apprentice
United States Navy
03.2017 - 06.2017
Cashier/Customer Service/Sales Associate
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Psychology
Dutchess Community College
Academy of Aviation