Matthew Combs

• Performed medical assessments, including airway management.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Utilized ambulances to transport patients to medical facilities.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, and procedures.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
• Assisted with lifting and moving patients.

• Trained to assess emergency requests and make quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
• Received training to follow established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
• Trained on GIS familiarization and the FlexCad system.
• Received my 911 OUTEC Certification along with my 911 EMD Certification through IAED.

My reason for leaving this position earlier than I would like is due to my housing accommodations did not work out and I was unable to find appropriate housing and had to return back to Virginia. My housing was a perk for assisting my friend in starting up his own medical transportation company, however they lost the lease to the office space.

• Attended training to obtain my OSHA 30 in construction.
• Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
• Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
• Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical needs (i.e urgent care visit, ER visit, or Imaging Needed.)
• Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
• Assisted in Maintaining OSHA compliance at the site.
• Performed New Hire orientations.
• Performed site safety walks and corrected unsafe work practices.

This position was temporary for the duration of the construction project.

• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Responded to emergency and non-emergency situations as the driver of a Class 2 Emergency Vehicle.
• Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
• Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
• Assisted in the scheduling of employees.
• Assisted in the contacting of facilities to notify of delays and updated ETA's.

• Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely call attendance.
• Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
• Relayed latest information to field personnel via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers and employees.
• Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
• Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
• Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Contacted facilities to notify enroute/responding notifications, delays, updated ETA's and ensured facility had the required paperwork for transport.
• Handled call-outs field personnel and documented them in the Traumasoft system.
• Released to dispatch and call take for all regions the company services (NOVA, Central, South East and South West Virginia)

• Performed medical assessments, including airway management.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Utilized ambulances to transport patients to medical facilities.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, and procedures.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
• Assisted with lifting and moving patients.

• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, and procedures.
• Coordinated and performed training to certify all members in American Heart Association CPR and First Aid at the BLS Provider level.
• Currently serving as the departments Designated Infection Control Officer and have created an Exposure Control Plan and related documents for the agency.
• Previously served as the departments Secretary coordinating with Augusta County Fire-Rescue Administration for new member paperwork, yearly DMV paperwork, managing and creating documents.