Reubin "Randy" Graves
Soso,MS
Summary
Proven Disaster Relief Specialist with a track record of enhancing volunteer effectiveness in crisis situations at Samaritans Purse. Skilled in damage assessment and disaster recovery, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and professionalism. Excelled in community engagement, significantly aiding in swift community and infrastructure recovery post-catastrophes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Disaster Relief Specialist
Samaritans Purse
08.2023 - Current
- Trained volunteers in disaster relief techniques, increasing their effectiveness during crisis situations.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Provided support in reconstructing damaged infrastructures following a catastrophe, aiding swift community recovery.
Paramedic
AAA Ambulance Service
09.2001 - 06.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ride alongs.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Management And Communications
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2021
No Degree - Paramedicine
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.1991
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Damage Assessment
- Volunteer Management
- Resource Mobilization
- Disaster Recovery
- Needs analysis
- Disaster Assessment
- Documentation And Reporting
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
Timeline
Disaster Relief Specialist
Samaritans Purse
08.2023 - Current
Paramedic
AAA Ambulance Service
09.2001 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Emergency Management And Communications
Meridian Community College
No Degree - Paramedicine
Jones County Junior College
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