John Martin
Chateaugay,NY
Summary
Proven EMT-Basic and Veterinary Technician with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care under pressure, notably with Northern Ambulance. Excelled in critical decision-making and demonstrated exceptional empathy towards patients and pet owners alike. Skilled in emergency vehicle operation and adept at providing emotional support, showcasing a unique blend of technical proficiency and compassion.
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Northern Ambulance
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
Veterinary Technician
NYS Dept of Agriculture
05.1977 - 12.2007
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Delhi State College
Delhi, NY05-1975
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Bleeding control
- Continuing education
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Medical emergencies
- Critical decision-making skills
- Ambulance driving
- Accident response
- Medical volunteer
- Scene assessments
Accomplishments
I was honored to receive the "Provider of the Year" award of Franklin County in 2016.
Certification
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training – Occupational Safety and Health Administration certified providers.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Crisis Intervention Team Training – Mental Health Associations or Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) - Various State Departments or Agencies.
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques Training, State Fire Academies or equivalent bodies.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Northern Ambulance
08.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
NYS Dept of Agriculture
05.1977 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Delhi State College
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