Overview
Work History
Education
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James Sanderson

Hernando,MS

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant

Victoria Fire Department
11.2019 - Current
  • As a firefighter, I extinguish fires throughout the community as well as providing essential medical care to the citizens of the community I serve
  • Training for and participating in anticipated firefighting duties
  • Provide emergency care for sick and injured persons
  • Engage in fire prevention activities on assigned shifts
  • Conduct routine maintenance of fire apparatus
  • Drill and train weekly or biweekly in new firefighting techniques and practices.

EMT-Driver

AmeriPro EMS
07.2019 - Current
  • As an EMT Driver, I maneuver the ambulance to and from emergency scenes and hospitals
  • While on emergency scenes, I assist the Paramedic in pre-hospital care
  • Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
  • Assessed, treated and transported individuals using proper techniques, resources and equipment
  • Upheld highest standard of patient care and professionalism
  • Maintained ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response-ready mode
  • Provided health care related services such as checking vital signs and securing patients on gurney
  • Maintained files and emergency reports.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
  • Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
  • Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
  • Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
  • Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as paramedics and nurses.
  • Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to EMT skills development.
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.

Firefighter

Bridgetown Fire Department
07.2014 - 04.2020
  • As a firefighter, I extinguish fires throughout the community as well as providing essential medical care to the citizens of the community I serve
  • Training for and participating in anticipated firefighting duties
  • Provide emergency care for sick and injured persons
  • Engage in fire prevention activities on assigned shifts
  • Conduct routine maintenance of fire apparatus
  • Drill and train weekly or biweekly in new firefighting techniques and practices.

EMT Driver

Desoto County Emergency Medical Services
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • As an EMT Driver, I maneuver the ambulance to and from emergency scenes and hospitals
  • While on emergency scenes, I assist the Paramedic in pre-hospital care
  • Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
  • Assessed, treated and transported individuals using proper techniques, resources and equipment
  • Upheld highest standard of patient care and professionalism
  • Maintained ambulance and equipment in a clean, organized and response-ready mode
  • Provided health care related services such as checking vital signs and securing patients on gurney
  • Maintained files and emergency reports.

Removal Technician

Memphis Funeral Home
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • As a Removal Technician, I transported deceased patients from hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice centers back to the funeral home.

Cook

Skippers BBQ
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • As a cook, I prepared food for customers as well as ensuring all grilled and fried foods were done completely.

Education

EMT -

Northwest Community College
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Lake Cormorant High
05.2013

Skills

  • Hard working, punctual and reliable
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Experience working with medical teams and units
  • Ability to work in a wide array of working environments
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Knowledge in Medical Terminology
  • Emergency Response
  • Strong mentoring and motivational skills
  • High energy, self-starter who takes pride in his work

Timeline

Lieutenant

Victoria Fire Department
11.2019 - Current

EMT-Driver

AmeriPro EMS
07.2019 - Current

Removal Technician

Memphis Funeral Home
01.2016 - 07.2017

EMT Driver

Desoto County Emergency Medical Services
08.2014 - 06.2018

Firefighter

Bridgetown Fire Department
07.2014 - 04.2020

Cook

Skippers BBQ
08.2013 - 12.2015

EMT -

Northwest Community College

High School Diploma -

Lake Cormorant High
James Sanderson