Ralph Thomas
Summary
Skilled Emergency Medical Technician, With a proven track record at New York City Fire Department, enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective teamwork. Demonstrated expertise in emergency vehicle operation and meticulous attention to detail, leading to increased efficiency in high-pressure situations.
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 10+ years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Personable and dedicated with passion for providing high-quality care in critical situations. Demonstrates solid understanding of medical terminology and emergency procedures, coupled with proficiency in patient assessment and CPR.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultivation Technician
The Farm Delaware
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Maximized resource efficiency by carefully managing water usage, lighting schedules, and temperature controls within the grow facility.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Optimized harvest yield with precise nutrient management and regular pruning of plants.
Cultivation Technician
Green Thumb Industries
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in inventory management tasks to ensure accurate tracking of plants from seedling stage to final product packaging.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Participated in ongoing training to expand knowledge base on cannabis strains, genetics, breeding programs, and overall product quality standards.
Emergency Medical Technician
Saint Francis Healthcare System
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Increased public trust in EMS services by maintaining a professional demeanor during interactions with patients, families, bystanders, and other healthcare professionals at all times.
- Responded to wide range of emergency calls, from traffic accidents to acute medical conditions, demonstrating versatility and quick-thinking.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced procedures, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lewes Fire Department
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Administered emergency medical care to stabilize patients for safe transport to healthcare facilities, improving outcomes.
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Fire Department
04.2009 - 02.2019
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Assisted paramedics with more advanced procedures when required, enhancing overall team efficiency in delivering comprehensive care to patients.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders to provide seamless transitions in patient care during critical incidents.
- Mentored new EMTs through the onboarding process, sharing best practices and practical insights for better patient care.
- Performed essential diagnostic procedures such as obtaining blood pressure readings, pulse rates, and oxygen levels to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Education
No Degree - NREMT - NYS EMS
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY09-2008
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Basic life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Hazardous materials response
- Bleeding control
Certification
- NREMT-B
- FEMA ICS 100
- FEMA ICS 800
- IS-5.A Training - Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- ProBoard-Hazardous Material Responder Training (Awareness)
- CBRNE Standardized Awareness Training
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (1/25)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Cultivation Technician
The Farm Delaware
03.2022 - 07.2024
Cultivation Technician
Green Thumb Industries
04.2021 - 03.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Saint Francis Healthcare System
02.2019 - 04.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Lewes Fire Department
12.2018 - 03.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Fire Department
04.2009 - 02.2019
No Degree - NREMT - NYS EMS
LaGuardia Community College
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