Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/Medical Officer
Gallatin Gateway Rural Fire Department
08.2016 - Current
Developed and maintained a comprehensive EMS educational program which meets the educational requirements as they relate to local and state mandates for the public, the EMT and the Paramedic
Instructed and trained firefighters on firefighting techniques, emergency response and personal safety
Developed and implemented EMS procedures that relate to public education, CPR, defibrillation, EMT/EMR scope of practice and quality improvement and assurance programs
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Oversaw EMS equipment, purchase, distribution of supplies and equipment maintenance
Coordinated the maintenance of EMS records relating to certification, reports, training, job physical exams, infectious disease exposures and records data mandated by County, State or federal agencies
Tracked budget expenditures for EMS related items and makes recommendations for future budgets
Made recommendations for updates in EMS protocols and procedures
Prepared and maintained written records and correspondence as they related to the EMS Division.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Medical Unit Leader/Fireline EMT
United States Forest Service
06.2016 - Current
Red-Card Licensed EMTF providing emergency medical services on an active fireline, division or other physically challenging assignment
Provided proper radio communications utilizing the 9-Line Medical Plan (ICS Form 206) and Incident Within an Incident Plan
Completed patient care documentation and request transportation of ill and injured personnel through channels as outlined in the Medical Plan
Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
EMT
Amphibious Medics
05.2015 - Current
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
EMT
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2019
NREMT Licensed Emergency Medical Technician working at the hospital as part of its ambulance response team
Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
USFS Qualifications- Red Card, EMTF, FF2, Driver/Operator
NDLSF Basic Disaster Life Support
FEMA Introduction to Exercises(IS120)
NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Critical Care
AHA BLS Provider
State of Montana EMT
National Registry EMT
Associations
NREMT
NAEMT
Volunteer Experience
Firefighter/EMT, Gallatin Gateway RFD, 09/13, present, Firefighter-in-training expanding knowledge of EMS and EMT skills to include responding to structure and wild land fires and medical emergencies. Performing patient assessment and care. Keeping detailed records. Assisting advanced medical care providers within legal scope of practice.
EMT, Rock Medicine, 08/12, 07/13, Volunteer organization providing medical staffing for large-scale public events. Provide EMT services, within the scope of practice, including patient assessment, patient transport, wound care, behavioral disorders, ALOC, obtaining vital signs, asking and answering repeated questions, obtaining patient history, set ups and tear down of temporary medical triage area at events.
EMT, El Dorado County Search & Rescue, 08/12, 07/13, Volunteer arm of El Dorado County Sheriff’s office. As a volunteer member I attend monthly meetings and participate in core curriculum training including critical incident stress management, aircraft safety, wilderness survival, and navigation among others. Simultaneously participating in avalanche awareness, night navigation and team deployment training exercises.
Disaster Relief Volunteer, Haiti, 07/10, 07/10, Following the 2010 earthquake, volunteered on three-week humanitarian aid trip. The outing provided opportunities to interact with numerous individuals in varying health conditions and perform basic first aid including bandaging and treatment of wounds, sun burn, heat exhaustion and dehydration. Assisted in distributing water and food and removing rubble/clearing roads. Activities included many hours of walking and standing.