Lewis Patchett
Torrington,CT
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in emergency medical services and software engineering. Proven expertise in advanced life support techniques and mentoring junior engineers. Focused on improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare services through innovative software solutions.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Pantry Volunteer
Hands of Grace
New Hartford, CT
05.2015 - Current
- Organized pantry inventory to ensure efficient access to food supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in pantry facilities and storage areas.
- Managed incoming donations and sorted items for distribution.
- Checked expiration dates on food items and removed expired products from shelves.
- Sorted and organized donations of canned goods, non-perishable food, and other items.
- Received deliveries of donations and orders, unloading items and assisting with classification and placement onto shelves.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance
New Hartford, Connecticut
10.1993 - Current
- Administered medical care and life support techniques to patients in crisis.
- Provided advanced life support techniques including intubations, defibrillation and cardioversion, administration of intravenous fluids or medications.
- Utilized airway adjuncts such as suctioning devices, oropharyngeal airways, nasopharyngeal airways, and endotracheal tubes.
- Coordinated patient transport and care with team members to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Documented patient information and treatment provided during transport to maintain accurate medical records.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance emergency response skills and improve patient care. to enhance skills in emergency response.
- Inventoried donated food items to ensure accuracy of records.
- Served in all Board of Director positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director.
Senior Software Engineer
Aetna/CVS
Hartford, CT
11.1972 - 06.2014
- Developed software solutions that enhanced efficiency of healthcare services at Aetna/CVS.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and refine system requirements and specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Mentored junior engineers, offering guidance on best practices and coding standards.
- Troubleshot and debugged applications to resolve technical issues, minimizing downtime and improving user satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure successful project completion within timeline constraints.
- Documented software development processes and procedures for future use.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance for software users.
- Managed version control systems and maintained codebase integrity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CTSome College (No Degree) - Information Technology
IBM, Amdahl, Storage Technology
VariousSkills
- Advanced life support techniques
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response coordination
- Patient transport logistics
- Medical documentation
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
- Two-Time New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance Member of the Year
- President Obama Volunteer Recognition Award
Timeline
Food Pantry Volunteer
Hands of Grace
05.2015 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance
10.1993 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Aetna/CVS
11.1972 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Tunxis Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
IBM, Amdahl, Storage Technology