Noah Hood
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Adept at emergency support and fostering cooperative relationships, I've honed my skills at the Virginia Beach Fire Department and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. My background includes leading life-saving interventions and enhancing team efficiency, demonstrating a blend of critical medical expertise and dynamic team leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter EMT
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Virginia Beach, Virginia
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Lifeguard Supervisor
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with local emergency services to organize joint training sessions and improve response coordination.
- Led comprehensive safety training for new employees using company procedures.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Monitored the surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.
- Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
- Updated training manual by incorporating new information.
- Supervised a team of 10+ lifeguards during each shift, ensuring proper coverage at all times.
Volunteer EMT-B
Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Responds to 911 dispatched calls
- Transports non-critical and critical patients to local hospitals
- Collaborates with outside agencies to meet emergent needs
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Completes lab draws, IV access, and EKGs
- Assists nurses and physicians with patient care
- Aids in trauma interventions
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Transported critically ill patients from the ER to Intensive Care Units or operating rooms for further treatment.
Education
High School - Health Sciences Academy
Bayside High School
Skills
- Emergency support
- Medical team collaboration
- Cooperative relationships
- Emergency response
- Administration and management
- Public education
Affiliations
- American Heart Association, BLS, 03/01/25
- Virginia, Certified Emergency Medical Technician, 05/01/26
- National, Certified Emergency Medical Technician, 03/01/28
- United States Lifesaving Association
Awards
- BMK Ventures Veterans Scholarship, 2023
- Virginia Beach Fire Cadet of the Year, 2022
- Debra L Elam Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year, 2022
Summaryofprofessionalqualifications
- Passionate about serving the community of Virginia Beach
- Loyal, efficient and hard-working
- Excellent relationship-builder with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
Virginia Beach Fire Department
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer EMT-B
Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2023 - 09.2023
Lifeguard Supervisor
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
05.2021 - Current
High School - Health Sciences Academy
Bayside High School
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