Michelle Ruska
Riverside,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Oak Brook Fire Department
Oak Brook, IL
05.2000 - Current
- Direct and coordinate firefighting operations to ensure safety of personnel, property and public
- Supervise activities of fire company in station, at fires and other emergencies
- Prepare reports related to operational activities, personnel issues and budget controls
EMS Coordinator
Oak Brook Fire Department
Oak Brook, IL
05.2000 - 01.2024
- Monitored compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies related to EMS.
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff regarding regulatory requirements and best practices relating to environmental health and safety issues.
- Facilitate and disperse pertinant information from IDPH and hospital providor (GSEMSS) to department
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
Berwyn, IL
02.1998 - 06.2022
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Performed Charge Nurse position, supervising entire emergency department operations during assigned shift.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Emergency Management
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL05-1997
Skills
- Fire Officer / Emergency Operations
- EMS expertise / EMS Coordinator
- Administration and Management
- Emergency Management (EOC)
- Fire Arson Investigator
- Financial / Budget / Quick Books
Certification
- Basic & Advanced Firefighter NIMS 300 & 400
- IDPH EMT-Paramedic FAA Remote Pilot
- Fire Officer I & II Registered Nurse
- Fire Arson Investigator HazMat Technician
Languages
Czech
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Oak Brook Fire Department
05.2000 - Current
EMS Coordinator
Oak Brook Fire Department
05.2000 - 01.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
02.1998 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Public Health Emergency Management
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst College
- Basic & Advanced Firefighter NIMS 300 & 400
- IDPH EMT-Paramedic FAA Remote Pilot
- Fire Officer I & II Registered Nurse
- Fire Arson Investigator HazMat Technician
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