Richard Vinson Jr.
EMT
Everett,WA
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Medical Technician skilled in BLS emergency response and interfacility transport. Specializes in patient assessment, BLS interventions, and effective handoff coordination with emergency department staff. Committed to maintaining ambulance readiness and enhancing team performance through training support for new employees.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Northwest Ambulance
Mountlake Terrace, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency BLS calls; performed patient assessments, obtained vital signs and histories, and monitored changes in condition to ensure appropriate care.
- Collaborated with Everett Fire Department personnel on BLS calls to assess, treat, and transport patients effectively.
- Work alongside Everett Fire Department personnel on BLS calls, assisting with assessment, treatment, patient movement, and transport.
- Provide interfacility transport between healthcare facilities and give clear patient handoff reports to emergency department and clinical staff.
- Completed patient care documentation and maintained ambulance equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for all calls while facilitating communication among fire personnel, nurses, dispatch, patients, and families.
- Assist with training new employees on daily operations, equipment, documentation, patient care expectations, and company procedures.
Wheelchair Van Driver
Northwest Ambulance
Everett, WA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Transported wheelchair-bound and mobility-limited patients to medical appointments and healthcare facilities, ensuring safe and timely arrivals.
- Coordinated boarding, exiting, wheelchair securement, and patient comfort, collaborating with patients, families, facilities, and dispatch to enhance overall care experience.
- Operated wheelchair van to transport patients safely to appointments and medical facilities.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring comfort and safety during trips.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance reports.
Pest Control Technician
United Pest Solutions
Kenmore, WA
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed independent daily route for residential and commercial accounts; inspected properties, identified infestations, applied Integrated Pest Management techniques, documented service, and communicated tailored recommendations to customers.
- Diagnosed pest infestations using advanced detection tools and techniques.
- Developed tailored treatment plans ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on effective pest control methods.
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
Everett, WA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Traveled daily field route to locate and mark underground power, cable, and phone utilities using specialized locating equipment, preventing excavation damage while ensuring safety around roadways and construction areas.
- Conducted precise utility location services to minimize disruption and ensure safety during excavation projects.
- Operated advanced detection equipment to identify underground utilities, enhancing accuracy in locating assets.
Production Analyst
loanDepot
Foothill Ranch, CA
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Reviewed income and credit profiles, verified supporting documentation for product requirements, and coordinated with internal teams to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and reduce turnaround times.
Customer Service Representative
loanDepot
Lake Forest, CA
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Verified customer information by phone, built rapport, identified goals, and routed clients to appropriate loan officer or department to ensure timely assistance.
- Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving strategies.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and system navigation.
Education
High School Education - GED
Los Pinos High
2005
Skills
- Clinical/EMS: Basic life support
- Patient Assessment
- Direct patient care
- Airway Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Hemorrhage management
- Bleeding control
- Vital sign assessment
- CPR certification
- Patient Transport
- IFT
- ED Handoffs
- PCR Documentation
- Credentials: NREMT - Mar 2027 EMT License - Jun 2028 BLS CPR/AED First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens Valid Driver's License
- CPR certification
Accomplishments
Recently promoted as an FTO training new employees on how our company 911 units operate
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Pest Control - Expires Feb. 2028
- Customer Service Specialist
- BLS
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Northwest Ambulance
05.2025 - Current
Wheelchair Van Driver
Northwest Ambulance
05.2024 - 05.2025
Pest Control Technician
United Pest Solutions
12.2022 - 05.2024
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
05.2022 - 12.2022
Production Analyst
loanDepot
05.2020 - 03.2022
Customer Service Representative
loanDepot
07.2019 - 05.2020
High School Education - GED
Los Pinos High