Eager to leverage hands-on emergency medical expertise and an evolving skill set to provide high-quality, lifesaving care in dynamic health care environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/ EMT
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
Washington D.C
11.2017 - 11.2023
Evaluating patients to determine the correct approach to care based on their symptoms.
Treating patients to help maintain or improve their conditions until they arrive at a hospital.
Collaborating with emergency medical technicians (EMTs), firefighters and police officers at emergency scenes
Communicating with victims and patients to understand the circumstances that led to their illness or injury.
Ability to obtain vitals manually, as well as administer medications within the scope of treatment.
Cleaning, bandaging and stabilizing injuries and wounds to minimize the risk of infection.
Performing CPR, first aid and other emergency medical treatments to provide lifesaving care.
Ability to operate an emergency vehicle in an appropriate manner and two-way radio for communication
Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough building inspections and identifying potential fire hazards.
Ability to work within a fast paced, and dynamic environment while maintaining proficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Options Public Charter School
Washington, D.C
06.2012
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft office and Excel
First Aid, and AED BLS for Health Provider
Work Planning and Prioritization
Medication Administration
Firefighting experience (7 Years)
EMT experience (7 years)
Accomplishments
Achieved multiple awards of Recognition for performing elite EMS interventions on multiple ROSC patients as well as trauma patients in the pre-hospital setting.
Timeline
Firefighter/ EMT
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
11.2017 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Options Public Charter School
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