Joseph Bessette
Granby,MA
Summary
Certified Emergency Medical Technician with educational background and work ethic adept at learning processes associated with assessing medical situations and delivering necessary care and/or interventions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and 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.
- Navigate the city of Springfield in priority 1 situations.
- Drive carefully and efficiently while patient loaded.
- Work efficiently with a partner to deliver the best quality of care to patient.
- Listen and attend to needs of patient and family members.
Emergency Medical Technician
Granby Fire Department
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained composure in high-pressure situations.
- Efficiently prioritize patients needs to execute the best quality of 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 and hand-off report.
- Drive lights and sirens in priority 1 situations.
Landscaper
Residential Life At Umass
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, mulching, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated company vehicles and equipment.
Front Desk Staff
Planet Fitness
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment and shopping activities.
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
Roofer Laborer
Mahue Roofs
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Installed high-quality roofing systems (cedar, copper, asphalt, and metal systems).
- Payed careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Operated company vehicle and equipment
- Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
- Carried 50+ pound shingles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2023
Associate of Science - Foundations of Health
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA08.2020
Skills
- Executes Directions and Tasks
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Medical History Skills
- Medical Interventions as qualified for an EMT-Basic
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Patient Condition Observation
- Prehospital Care
- Vital Sign Assessment
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
06.2022 - Current
Landscaper
Residential Life At Umass
06.2021 - 08.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Granby Fire Department
05.2021 - Current
Front Desk Staff
Planet Fitness
03.2018 - 04.2021
Roofer Laborer
Mahue Roofs
06.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Science - Foundations of Health
Holyoke Community College
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