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