Lyslie Barrett
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Highly Motivated/Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Committed Medical offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of Trauma Injuries and Incidents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Childrens Hospital and Medical Center
Omaha, NE
11.2022 - Current
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership.
- Cleaned medical tools regularly to comply with sanitary guidelines.
- Determined extent of injuries and illnesses to establish treatment priorities.
- Strapped immobile or disabled patients to stretchers for easy transport to medical tent.
- Responded immediately to emergency calls to confirm best possible treatment.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
Council Bluffs, IA
08.2021 - Current
- Administered intravenous solutions to dehydrated soldiers.
- Assisted and collaborated with medical doctors and nurses to treat patients.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, heart rate and blood pressure.
- Well educated in starting IV's with addition medication administration and documentation.
- Well educated and experienced in blood transfusions.
- Experienced in cricothyroidotomy procedures.
- Organized and updated health records and clinical files.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and drove ambulance safely to site.
EMT/Driver
Midwest Medical Transport Co
Atlantic, IA
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Evaluate patients for injuries at accident scenes varying across cass county and further.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Trained newly hired EMT's by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for all first responders.
EMT/Firefighter/Secretary
Lewis Township Fire And Rescue
Council Bluffs, IA
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
EMT/Paramedic
GEMS EMS/Fire and Security
Council Bluffs, IA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Completed emergency treatment procedures to stabilize individuals for transport.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
Package Sorter
UPS
Omaha, NE
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Used scanners to track parcel information such as condition or receipt.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Braced, padded and supported shipments to prevent shifting and damage.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading trucks.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Used hand tools and loading equipment, including pallet jacks and two-wheelers.
- Attached documents, such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
Customer Service/Janitorial Worker
Planet Fitness
Council Bluffs, IA
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment.
- Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
- Maintained daily facility operations.
- Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Council Bluffs, IASkills
- Cooperative relationships
- Safety and security
- Hose connections
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire containment
- Community education
- Training program participation
- Emergency management
- Patient management
- Patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient privacy
- Triaging
- Team building
- Inventory management
- Recordkeeping
- Critical decision-making skills
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- EKG procedures
- Dispatch communication protocols
Certification
- Certified Combat Medic, Ft Sam Houston - 2022
- 2020 National Traffic Incident Management Responder Course (TIMS)
- 2019 National Registry Certified EMT
- 2019 Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- 2019 NIMS 5a
- 2019 NIMS IS-00100c
- 2019 NIMS IS-00200c
- 2019 NIMS IS-00700b
- 2019 NIMS IS-00800c
- 2019 CEVO 3- Fire
- 2020 Aggressive Engine Company Operations
- 2020 EKG Recognition
- 2020 NWCG S-130
- 2020 NWCG S-190
- 2020 NWCG L-180
- 2020 NWCG I-100
- 2020 NWCG IS-700
- 2020 Work Capacity Pack Test (WCT)
- 2020 Arduous Physical Test
- 2020 Wildland Firefighter Certification
Timeline
EMT
Childrens Hospital and Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
08.2021 - Current
EMT/Driver
Midwest Medical Transport Co
07.2020 - 10.2022
EMT/Paramedic
GEMS EMS/Fire and Security
06.2020 - 09.2020
Package Sorter
UPS
02.2020 - 03.2020
Customer Service/Janitorial Worker
Planet Fitness
09.2019 - 02.2020
EMT/Firefighter/Secretary
Lewis Township Fire And Rescue
08.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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