Lindsay Bridwell
Leander
Summary
Committed Emergency Medical Technician with comprehensive experience in pre-hospital emergency care. Strengths include ability to remain calm under pressure, adept at making critical decisions during emergencies, and skilled in administering lifesaving procedures while on the move. Demonstrated success in managing high-stress situations and providing patient-focused care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field EMT/ FTO Supervisor
American Medical Response, AMR
Austin
12.2011 - 01.2025
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
- Facilitated communication between family members of a patient undergoing treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians or according to established protocols.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Medcare Ambulance
San Antonio
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Reported any suspicious activity witnessed while on duty immediately upon return from call.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Education
Emergency Medical Services
EMTS
Round Rock, TX04-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GASkills
- Patient assessment
- Advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Patient transportation
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Report documentation
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Training new hires
- First aid
- Multitasking Abilities
- Public safety knowledge
- Quick decision making
- Trauma management
- Basic trauma life support
- Attention to detail
- Wound dressing
- Emergency medical responder
- Prehospital care
- Vital sign assessment
- Ambulance driving
- Ambulance operations
- Seizure management
- Safe driving
- Radio communication
- Respiratory assessment
- Infection control
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- EMT 2011-2027
- CPR
- EVOC instructor
- FTO Supervisor
- Safe Stretcher Trainer
Timeline
Field EMT/ FTO Supervisor
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2011 - 01.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Medcare Ambulance
06.2011 - 08.2011
Emergency Medical Services
EMTS
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Savannah College of Art And Design