Kevin Myers
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Dynamic EMT and Health Unit Coordinator with proven expertise in emergency medical care and patient assessments, honed at Physician's Ambulance services, American Medical Response and Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Skilled in airway management and enhancing team efficiency while excelling in high-pressure environments, ensuring swift, compassionate patient care. Demonstrates the ability to improve operational readiness and patient satisfaction, as well as embodying strong decision-making and communication skills. Fast-thinking, known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Physician's Ambulance Services
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status, utilizing pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines, to determine appropriate care.
- Conducted regular checks on equipment and vehicles to ensure smooth and secure functioning.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
Health Unit Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
08.2014 - 02.2022
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by training new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Pizza Pan
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
- Managed cash and credit card transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily sales reports.
Host/Restaurant Waiter
Parasson's Itallian Restaurant
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
Cashier
Donzells Flower & Garden Center
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
1880 Canton Rd, Akron, OH 4431206.2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Airway Management
- Scene Safety
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Fracture Stabilization
- Seizure Management
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Allergic Reactions
- NREMT
- State registered EMT
- Geriatric Emergency Care
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency vehicle operation
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMT - Nationally Registered EMT
- BLS
- CPR
- FEMA - IS-100.C
- FEMA - IS-700.B
Timeline
EMT
Physician's Ambulance Services
09.2023 - Current
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2023 - 07.2023
Health Unit Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
08.2014 - 02.2022
Pizza Delivery Driver
Pizza Pan
01.2014 - 08.2016
Host/Restaurant Waiter
Parasson's Itallian Restaurant
08.2012 - 08.2013
Cashier
Donzells Flower & Garden Center
04.2012 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
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