Matthew Southerland
Killeen,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Managed and supported the Medical needs of a Team of 40 people, Domestic and Abroad.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
Brick Laborer
Butch Brick Company
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
- Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2020
Skills
- Works well with a team
- Adaptable
- Patient Condition Observation
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- MEDITECH Software
- Dispatcher Communication
- First Aid
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Attention to Detail
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Prehospital Care
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Patient Immobilization
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Airway Management
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Emotional Support
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Treated numerous Real world Casualties
- Traveled to Poland and Finland while supporting a team of 40 members.
- Managed the Medical readiness of my team
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) National Cert
- RED CROSS BLS certified
Section name
I take pride in my physical wellbeing and helping others do the same, whether it be helping with their mental health, or physical, both on and off the clock.
Additional Information
I End Time in Service on JULY, 27 2024, but will be able to work by JUNE, 27 2024.
Timeline
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
07.2020 - 07.2024
Brick Laborer
Butch Brick Company
06.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School