Peter Read
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of providing high-quality patient care in a rural and semi-rural environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Read Transportation & Logistics, LLC
06.2011 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Culpeper County Office Of Emergency Services
12.2010 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Firefighter/Medic
County Of Orange Fire & EMS
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a daily basis.
Education
Paramedic - Paramedic
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA04.2011
Certificate - Truck Driving
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI10.1998
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) -
Air Medical Experts
Ashburn, VA11.2022
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
Orange, VA06.1996
Skills
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Business Administration
- Customer Relations
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Weekly Checks
- Life Support Services
- Emergency Communications
- File and Records Management
- Mass Casualty Events
- Budget Planning and Management
- Medical Services Administration
- Supply Procurement
- EMS Expertise
- Incident Safety
- Community Relations
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Life and Property Protection
- Report Preparation
- Safety and Security
- Fire Protection System Testing
- Ambulance Driving
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Patient Care Documentation
- First Response Services
- Fire Suppression
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Ladder Operation
- Fire Alarm Response
- Fire Pump Operation
- Fire Suppression Work
- Fire Prevention
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Medication Administration
- Hose Connections
- Trauma Assessments
- Resource Allocation
- Equipment Evaluation
- Apparatus Inspections
- Structural Searching
- Aviation Disaster Response
- Map Reading
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Water Supply Management
- Hose Control Precision
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Triaging
Certification
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Healthcare Provider CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Owner/Operator
Read Transportation & Logistics, LLC
06.2011 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Culpeper County Office Of Emergency Services
12.2010 - Current
Firefighter/Medic
County Of Orange Fire & EMS
07.2008 - 12.2010
Paramedic - Paramedic
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certificate - Truck Driving
Fox Valley Technical College
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) -
Air Medical Experts
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
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