Robert Armstrong
Waxahachie,TX
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Maintenance Worker
City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation
DeSoto, TX
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Oversaw 4 man maintenance crew that maintained litter control in city parks, and city medians and right-of-ways. Maintained landscaping and weed control on medians and right-of-ways through use of power equipment and pesticide applications. Landscape flower beds on city medians and right-of-ways as well as irrigation control.
Orthopedic Technician
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
03.1989 - 04.2012
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure before, during and after surgeries.
- Performed medical history reviews and prepared patient charts for orthopedic surgeons.
- Instructed patients on proper use of crutches and braces following an injury or surgery.
- Managed inventory of medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
- Assisted with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving orthopedic trauma cases.
- Assisted in physical therapy exercises with patients under direction from physical therapists.
- Performed rounds for inpatients and verified completion of proper traction alignment, correct brace fitting and routine dressing changes.
- Provided education to patients regarding their condition, treatment plan and post-operative care instructions.
- Provided wound care services such as changing dressings or applying topical ointments.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians and radiologists.
- Communicated effectively with family members of patients when needed.
- Provided direct assistance to the orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Firefighter
City of Canton, Ohio
Canton, OH
05.1988 - 01.2012
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-1980
Skills
- Ability to follow directives, SOPs, and methods of operation
- Work Orders
- Scheduling
- Policy Enforcement
- Quantitative Skills
- Experience in Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
Hobbies
- Fishing, reading, music listening, traveling.
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Worker
City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation
09.2015 - 12.2019
Orthopedic Technician
Akron Children's Hospital
03.1989 - 04.2012
Firefighter
City of Canton, Ohio
05.1988 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Kent State University
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