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Michael Davis

Rural Retreat,VA

Summary

Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Dependable EMT effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated, and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
Certification

Work History

EMT

Lead Mines Rescue Squad
Max Meadows, VA
02.2022 - Current

EMT/driver

  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • 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.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Responded to over 12 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
  • Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.

EMT-B

Rural Retreat Rescue Squad
Rural Retreat, VA
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • 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.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
  • Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.

Supervisor of Operations

TOM's LLC
Tazewell, VA
09.2014 - 05.2018
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.

EMT-B

Rural Retreat Rescue Squad
Rural Retreat, VA
02.2011 - 08.2014
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • 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.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ft. Chiswell High School
Ft. Chiswell, VA
05.1994

Skills

  • Infectious Disease Reporting
  • Prehospital Care
  • Stretcher and Backboard Use
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Ambulance Transport
  • Emergency Vehicle Driving
  • Patient Condition Observation
  • Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Ambulance Decontamination

Certification

  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
  • Firefighter 1
  • Firefighter 11
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Class 1-3
  • ARFF - General Aviation 16 hour Structural
  • Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations
  • HazMat Incident training and Awareness
  • CDL Class B
  • Search and Rescue
  • Technical Rescue
  • Incident Command Systems
  • Mass Casualty Awareness
  • AFMP: Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Class C
  • Extrication
  • OSHA Electrical General Requirements
  • Lockout Tagout
  • Combustible Dusts
  • Fire Safety
  • AED training

Timeline

EMT

Lead Mines Rescue Squad
02.2022 - Current

EMT-B

Rural Retreat Rescue Squad
06.2018 - 01.2022

Supervisor of Operations

TOM's LLC
09.2014 - 05.2018

EMT-B

Rural Retreat Rescue Squad
02.2011 - 08.2014

High School Diploma -

Ft. Chiswell High School
Michael Davis