Maxwell Kramer
Glen Cove,NY
Summary
Proven emergency responder with extensive experience at Saint Michael's Fire and Rescue, demonstrating exceptional Airway Management and Rapport Building skills. Saved lives through advanced life support, coordinated high-pressure situations, and mentored new firefighters, enhancing team proficiency and safety. Achieved significant improvements in emergency response and medical assistance, embodying a results-driven approach to public safety. Fast-acting [Job Title] provides quality care to patients in critical medical situations. Maintains vast knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols with strong background in CPR and first aid. Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed and focused in emergency situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Volunteer
Saint Michael's Fire And Rescue
Colchester, VT
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted advanced life support providers in administering medications, performing intubations, and managing cardiac events.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining strong relationships with peers, supervisors, and community partners.
- Assisted with incident debriefings after challenging calls to identify areas for improvement within the team''s performance.
- Provided supportive measures such as oxygen administration or splinting while awaiting the arrival of additional medical resources during mass casualty incidents.
- Managed inventory control processes including stocking, ordering, and tracking medications and supplies to ensure adequate resources were available for emergency response.
Fire Fighter
Saint Michael's Fire And Rescue
Colchester, VT
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the fire department by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.
- Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
Beach Lifeguard
Town Of Oyster Bay
Tappan Beach, Glen Head, NY
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
- Responded promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
- Provided exceptional customer service to visitors by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced swimmer safety through vigilant monitoring of beach activities and enforcing beach regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lifesaving techniques through continuous professional development initiatives and certifications renewals.
- Conducted daily weather observations to provide accurate information for beachgoers, influencing safer decisionmaking.
- Streamlined communication among team members by utilizing walkie-talkies or hand signals during high-pressure situations.
- Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers and identify unauthorized activities such as alcohol use.
- Verified first aid supplies each day to effectively handle any emergency.
- Observed swimmers to quickly detect signs of distress and dangerous animal activity.
- Played an instrumental role in preventing numerous accidents by consistently identifying and acting upon threats to beachgoer safety.
- Rescued distressed swimmers with timely interventions, utilizing rescue equipment and first aid techniques.
- Improved beach safety measures by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing preventative actions.
- Completed comprehensive incident reports after each rescue operation, enabling data-driven improvements in lifeguard practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Business
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT05.2024
Skills
- Airway Management
- Vehicle extrication
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Stroke Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Fracture Stabilization
- Emergency medical response
- Patient Stabilization
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Medical equipment usage
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Oxygen Equipment
- Work Coordination
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Patient Immobilization
Certification
- PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors Instructor
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
EMS Volunteer
Saint Michael's Fire And Rescue
01.2024 - 05.2024
Fire Fighter
Saint Michael's Fire And Rescue
10.2020 - 05.2024
Beach Lifeguard
Town Of Oyster Bay
06.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Business
Saint Michael's College