Phillip Hernandez
Lexington,NC
Summary
Motivated and dynamic emergency service professional with experience in multiple facets of the ES realm. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions in high-stress environments. Able to plan and understand the future development of Emergency Services while honoring the past and its traditions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Davie County Emergency Services
02.2022 - Current
- Serve as lead paramedic on ALS ambulance in a high performance EMS system that serves urban & rural areas
- Maintained a rating of excellence as a preceptor for EMS students assigned to me throughout their program.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Supported local disaster response efforts by preparing ambulances with necessary supplies and assisting victims at mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.
Paramedic
Pinnacle Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
- Assist in creating and delivering training for new employees as they join the clinic and for continuous education as the clinics abilities & population served changes
- Increased efficiency of the clinic operationally through determining deficiencies in procedures
- Helped the clinic reach max capacity of seeing 95 patients in one day which is a clinic record.
Team Member
SMAT Triad 500 Team Member
07.2012 - Current
- Train for and understand large scale disaster medicine operations
- Provide medical & logistical support for short and long term disasters or catastrophic events
- Deployed on multiple incidents throughout the state
- Worked with local EM & Hospital EM to provide support during different events
- Enhanced planning and risk assessment capabilities of different stakeholders within the area.
Grayshirt
Team Rubicon Member
09.2014 - Current
- Volunteer Management, Incident Management, & Disaster mapping with work order management
- Using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program methodology, help communities practice for numerous threats, develop and test plans, policies, and procedures, and enhance their ability to effectively respond and recover
- Participated in the initial cross training and mutual aid between Team Rubicon and The Bureau of Land Management.
Team Member
NC REVC Team Member
05.2018 - Current
- Train for response to radiological emergencies and events in support of local, regional, and state requests
- Setup and staff radiation screening/monitoring stations, in particular at designated reception and congregate care centers.
- Worked in conjunction with local EM & public safety to prepare for possible radiation incidents
Emergency Medical Technician
Guilford County Emergency Services
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Perform skilled and technical work requiring driving an ambulance or other emergency medical vehicle
- Rescue/extricate victims and administer paramedic level emergency medical care to patients at the scene and during transport to a hospital
- Took part in the 20th Paramedic Academy operated by GCEMS on recommendation by my chain of command and coworkers.
Firefighter
Holly Grove Fire Department
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Performed routine protective service work in fire suppression, hazardous materials, and emergency medicine, and rescue operations
- Create and implement a training schedule for the department
- Coordinate with other agencies to deliver multiagency/multidisciplinary exercises to promote overall readiness
- Took lead in writing and managing grants for the department to upgrade equipment
- Led public safety initiatives in the community that increased knowledge of fire safety and risk management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
High Point University
High Point NC05.2018
Skills
- Incident Management Skills (ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800)
- O-305 USFA Type 3 Incident Management Team
- Public Outreach & Education
- Public Speaking
Other Experience
- Operation Vista Forge
- World Scout Jamboree 2019 Medicine Team
- Multiple SMAT Deployments
Education Certifications Awards
- Eagle Scout
- High Point University - Exercise Science Major with a focus in Community Health and Wellness (Minor in Philosophy)
- NOLS Wilderness Medicine
- Guilford County Paramedic Academy (NC EMT-P)
- PALS/ACLS/PHTLS
- NC Firefighter I & II Certification
- NC Probationary Level I Fire Inspections
- NCEM AHIMT Task Book Opened & In Progress
Timeline
Paramedic
Pinnacle Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Davie County Emergency Services
02.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Guilford County Emergency Services
09.2019 - 12.2021
Firefighter
Holly Grove Fire Department
08.2018 - 11.2022
Team Member
NC REVC Team Member
05.2018 - Current
Grayshirt
Team Rubicon Member
09.2014 - Current
Team Member
SMAT Triad 500 Team Member
07.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
High Point University
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