John Woods
Guilford,CT
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician and volunteer firefighter with 5+ years of experience. Efficient and accurate in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Seeking a position to utilize my skill set to develop current experience and excel. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Essex Ambulance Association
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Worked alongside paramedics assisting with ALS interventions
- In charge of operating the ambulance to ensure safe travel to and from emergency calls
- Managed prehospital care of simple and multiple system traumas
- Stocked and maintained BLS ambulance on a consistent basis
- Documented all patient care, assessments, and BLS skills following all policy and procedure in a timely manner.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Woods Lawn Care LLC
Owner
05.2022 - Current
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Emergency Medical Technician
Durham Ambulance Association
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Part-Time Position
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Firefighter/EMT
Hooks & Ladders
05.2019 - Current
- Volunteer Position
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT05.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT01.2021
Conference-CMEs -
EMS Pro Expo
Mashantucket, CT01.2018
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Management
- Emergency Management
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Basic Life Support
- Airway Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Bleeding control
- Patient evaluations
Certification
- Firefighter 1, 05/21
- Hazmat Awareness & Operations, 05/21
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course, EVOC, 01/19
- EMT & CPR, 09/18
- National Incident Management System, NIMS: 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Woods Lawn Care LLC
Owner
05.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Essex Ambulance Association
10.2019 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Hooks & Ladders
05.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Durham Ambulance Association
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Gateway Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Gateway Community College
Conference-CMEs -
EMS Pro Expo
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