JEREMY WEST
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
A diligent, skilled, detail- oriented Firefighter/Paramedic, with strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Physically and mentally strong with 5+ years of Paramedic and 10+ years of hospital experience. Looking to forward knowledge by continuing education and teaching
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Sunrise Fire Rescue
03.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
PARAMEDIC
Broward Health North
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Administered first aid treatments and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
- Assisted doctors and nurses with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac alarms
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
PARAMEDIC, American Medical Response
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Maintained and completed accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment according to protocols
- Proficient in inspecting ambulance and stocking supplies and equipment
- Responded to non-emergency calls with consistent attention to detail and skill
- Worked shifts with AMR Rescue at Lauderdale by the Sea responding to emergency calls
- Proficiently assessed patients with symptoms of sepsis and level 2 traumas according to protocol and transported to appropriate facility
- Trained EMT students on their ride times
PATIENT TRANSPORTER, Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, FL
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Transported patients by assisting or lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from treatment areas and operating rooms; using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds
- Maintained, cleaned, and prepared equipment such as gurneys, wheelchairs, bassinets, cribs, and supplies required to effectively transport patients
- Transported patients, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, to and from diagnostic procedures
Child Care Monitor/Basketball Coach
Dougherty County School System
09.2008 - 05.2013
- Cared for children ages 5 to 11 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
City College - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2016
State Of Florida Firefighter - Firefighter I & II
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL06.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Westover High School
Albany, GA05.2008
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pre-hospital care Patient assessment Patient stabilization
- Verbal communication Team building
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Medical Team Collaboration
- Firefighting Activities
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
- Placed in Top 5 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital 2013 CPR Challenge
- Took winless youth basketball team to 2nd round of playoffs
- Regularly trained new employees in ER
- Recognized for going above and beyond for patients undergoing a cardiac emergency
Certification
ACLS BLS EMT-B EMT-P EVOC
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Sunrise Fire Rescue
03.2021 - Current
PARAMEDIC
Broward Health North
09.2017 - 03.2021
PARAMEDIC, American Medical Response
07.2016 - 10.2019
PATIENT TRANSPORTER, Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2016
Child Care Monitor/Basketball Coach
Dougherty County School System
09.2008 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
City College - Fort Lauderdale
State Of Florida Firefighter - Firefighter I & II
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Westover High School
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