Michael Berra

• Started out working here as an AEMT and later obtaining Paramedic in September of 2023, responding to 911 emergency calls in a rural setting with very limited resources.
• Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
• Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
• Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Our typical call volume consisted of cardiac arrests, chest pain, respiratory distress, standby for structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, other severe traumas such as GSW's and etc.
• Maintained the unit and station before and after every call to always be prepared and ready to respond but also ensure we are meeting company and state requirements to safely serve our community.
• Proper documentation on each and every call ran as truthfully and accurately as possible.
• Upholding a high standard of care for every patient interaction by keeping up with certifications and training required to do the job but also having good personable skills as well to create a better experience for the patient.
• Clear and efficient communication with local resources such as fire departments and law enforcement officers, to ensure everyone can do their job as quickly and safely as possible.
• Creating a positive environment for both patients and other first responders we encounter on a daily to help boost morale and productivity.

• Started as an EMT-Basic and later obtained AEMT license in December of 2021.
• Responded to mostly non-emergent, scheduled transports for dialysis patients, discharges home from the hospital, hospital to hospital transfer, doctors appointments and etc.
• Deployed on two different FEMA contracts while working here, on behalf of this company to aid other locations in the country when they have declare an emergency.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Maximized space utilization within aircraft holds by strategically planning and executing optimal cargo placement.

• Assisted with training new employees on company policies, ramp operations procedures, and safety guidelines for better workplace integration.
• Collaborated closely with cargo control center personnel to coordinate shipments according to flight schedules while minimizing delays or disruptions caused due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Reduced turnaround times for aircraft by effectively coordinating with ground crew and pilots during loading and unloading processes.
• Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
• Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
• Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
• Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
• Checked cargo and baggage for security to meet TSA regulations.
• Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
• Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
• Directly supervised 20 employees at any given time to ensure we met our very strict timeframes.