Kenneth Dial

My daily responsibilities include minor and major first aid to employees at the on site location. Performing UDS and QED ETOH test are also included in these daily duties. Ordering supplies and meeting current DHEC standards and protocols.

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
• Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
• Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Provided coaching and counseling to 40 EMS employees to encourage professional growth as well as meet short- and long-term goals.
• Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
• Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
• Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
• Charged with staffing, performance management and reviews, coaching, mentoring, salary development and budget allocations.

• Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
• Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
• Worked with other EMTs and paramedics to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Provided pre-hospital trauma life support to keep patients alive and stabilized for hospital care.
• Completed files for treatment options and billing information.
• Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
• Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
• Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
• Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.