James Hargus
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Dependable Emergency Medical Technician / Firefighter with 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. Very team-oriented person that possesses leadership skills with a drive to continuously learn.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine patient needs and provided emergency medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to provide medical care.
- 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.
Volunteer Firefighter / EMT
Beaver Dam Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
911 Dispatcher & Telecommunicator
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
Kitchen Manager / Cook
Lil' Stevie's Pizza Restaurant
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and food preparation items for productivity.
Lot Technician
Don Moore Automotive
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Kept vehicles clean, neat and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Moved cars around lot to increase space efficiency.
- Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ohio County High School
Hartford, KY08.2020
EMT - Emergency Medicine
EMTPKY
Lexington, KY08.2021
Skills
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Medical Patient Care
- Firefighting Operations
- Communications
- Extensive Documentation
- Incident Safety
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR Provider (BLS) - American Heart Association
- CPR Instructor (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Certified 150hr Kentucky Firefighter
- Pediatric Head Trauma (PAHT) Certification
- NIMS (Incident Management) 100, 200, 700, 800 KY HIPAA Certification
Timeline
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2022 - Current
911 Dispatcher & Telecommunicator
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 10.2020
Lot Technician
Don Moore Automotive
04.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer Firefighter / EMT
Beaver Dam Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
Kitchen Manager / Cook
Lil' Stevie's Pizza Restaurant
06.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Ohio County High School
EMT - Emergency Medicine
EMTPKY