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Randy Forstrom

Ironwood,MI

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Emergency Medical Services.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Beacon Ambulance Service, Inc
02.1983 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Managed procurement, inventory and warehouse operations.
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.

Director of Environmental Services

Grand View HealthSystem
02.1997 - 02.1999
  • Managed development, design and execution of energy conservation projects.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Emergency Room Paramedic

Grandview Health System
02.1987 - 02.1996
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Education

No Degree - Paramedic

Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, MI
05.1984

High School Diploma -

Bergland Community Schools
Bergland Mi
05.1981

Skills

  • Constructive Feedback
  • Nonprofit Communications
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Recovery
  • Paid Searches
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Overseeing Personnel
  • Crisis Communications
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Student Advocacy
  • Overseeing Events
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices

Certification

  • Paramedic License State of Michigan/Wisconsin 2023-2025
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS Instructor Training expire 2024
  • U,S. Coast Guard Reserve 1981-2003

Timeline

Director of Environmental Services

Grand View HealthSystem
02.1997 - 02.1999

Emergency Room Paramedic

Grandview Health System
02.1987 - 02.1996

Director of Operations

Beacon Ambulance Service, Inc
02.1983 - 11.2022

No Degree - Paramedic

Gogebic Community College

High School Diploma -

Bergland Community Schools
Randy Forstrom