Richard Toombs
Boise,ID
Summary
Compassionate EMT with strong skills in patient care and critical decision-making. Proven ability to maintain calm under pressure and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT Basic
Victory EMS
Boise, ID
05.2025 - Current
- Administered basic life support and first aid in emergency situations.
- Assisted in patient assessment and vital signs monitoring during transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care.
- Learned to operate emergency medical equipment proficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of medical supplies and vehicles.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance emergency response skills.
- Documented patient information accurately for medical recordkeeping.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide reassurance and support.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, relaying vital information about patient conditions and incident locations for timely responses.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced procedures, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
EMT Basic
Acadian Ambulance Service
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed, guaranteeing that all necessary tools were readily available for efficient response times.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
- Coordinated with hospital staff upon arrival at medical facilities, ensuring a smooth transition of care from prehospital providers to definitive treatment teams.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to determine optimal courses of action.
- Maintained clean and organized ambulances, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and colleagues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assitance
Steven-Henagers Colleger
Boise, ID01-2013
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- IV setup
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient transport
- Scene safety assessment
- Patient stabilization
- Documentation and reporting
- Pre-hospital care
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Patient management
- Diabetic emergencies
- Emergency response
- Allergic reaction management
- Spinal immobilization
- Fracture stabilization
- Medical records management
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Seizure management
- Condition assessment
- Triaging
- Burn treatment
- Poisoning response
- Pediatric patient care
- Geriatric patient care
- Treatment delivery
- Oxygen therapy
- Critical decision-making skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Bleeding control
- CPR and first aid
- Calm under pressure
- Patient triage
- Medical terminology
- Infection control
- Emergency patient triage
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Record keeping
- Accident response
- Physical stamina
- Vehicle operation
- Patient evaluations
- Supply restocking
- Stress management
- Medical recordkeeping
- IV administration
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]Idaho, Oregon, and Texas States Licnses
Timeline
EMT Basic
Victory EMS
05.2025 - Current
EMT Basic
Acadian Ambulance Service
06.2023 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assitance
Steven-Henagers Colleger