Robert Brooker
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Adept at vital signs monitoring and demonstrating exceptional critical thinking, I enhanced EMS service reputation through superior patient care and streamlined documentation processes at DOD Fire-Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Rescue. My adaptability and professionalism in high-pressure situations significantly increased survival rates, showcasing my commitment to excellence in emergency medical services.
Qualified EMT-Paramedic with robust background in emergency medical services. Proven ability to provide critical care and stabilize patients in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Paramedic
MB Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for daily calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective response.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Maximized ambulance readiness by conducting thorough equipment checks and ensuring all necessary supplies were available for proper emergency response.
- Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Streamlined documentation processes for efficient patient information transfer between EMS personnel and hospital staff.
Firefighter/Paramedic
DOD Fire-Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Rescue
09.2001 - 10.2021
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and stabilizing patients during medical emergencies.
- Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Ensured patient safety by properly utilizing immobilization devices and administering appropriate treatments.
- Streamlined documentation processes for efficient patient information transfer between EMS personnel and hospital staff.
- Enhanced the reputation of the EMS service within the community by delivering exceptional patient care during high-stress situations.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Enhanced team performance by effectively collaborating with paramedics, nurses, and physicians in high-pressure situations.
- Supported fellow EMTs through active participation in shift debriefings, discussing challenges faced during calls to foster collective learning experiences.
- Reduced response times by accurately navigating emergency vehicles to scenes of accidents and medical crises.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Served as the Officer on duty when the Captain was off duty.
EMT-Paramedic (Volunteer)
City of Virginia Beach Fire and EMS
09.1991 - 04.2007
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Many of the same description from my for Fed Fire Department time applies to this same area. I was both Fire and Rescue for Virginia Beach for this time period. I had to stop my Fire Department time slightly earlier than the EMS time.
- I am a Life Member at Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Station 4.
- Was multiple officer positions while serving as a volunteer at station 4.
US Navy- Storekeeper
US Navy
09.1988 - 09.2001
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock checks and maintaining updated records.
- Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
- Enhanced store organization by implementing effective storage solutions and space utilization techniques.
- Ordered goods from various vendors to maintain store merchandise levels.
- Communicated with vendors to discuss order discrepancies, and returned damaged merchandise or incorrect orders.
- Maintained a safe working environment with strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored merchandise on shelves and in storage using inventory control system.
- Provided reliable support during audits by presenting well-organized documentation, ensuring transparency in inventory management processes.
- Maintained high levels of customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Operated forklifts and hand trucks to restock department supply locations.
- Facilitated smooth store transitions during relocation or expansion efforts, managing inventory transfers efficiently while minimizing disruptions to business operations.
- Managed store budgets effectively, monitoring expenses closely to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Also performed Fire and Rescue duties on board ship on the ships fire department.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
TCC
Virginia Beach, VA12-1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Intravenous therapy
- Ambulance operations
- Radio communication
- Trauma management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Resuscitation
- Respiratory assessment
- Reporting and documentation
- IV fluid replacement
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Stabilization
- Scene assessments
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Record-keeping
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Paramedic, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, 03/31/2024 expires 03/31/2027
- EMT, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, 03/31/2024 expires 03/31/2029
- ACLS, taken at Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, 12/10/23
- CPR for BLS provider, taken at Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, 12/13/2023
- PALS, taken at Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, 12/19/23
- TEMS certificate issued 02/24/1998
- ICS 100,200 and 800 issued 06/30/2006.
- ICS 700 issued 08/14/2005
- ICS 300 issued 12/13/2012
Multiple Life Saving awards
Received life saving awards on multiple occasions for full resuscitation of cardiac arrest victims. Also received a few life saving awards on multi system trauma victims that were near death on arrival and walked out of the hospital weeks to months later.
Timeline
EMT-Paramedic
MB Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
DOD Fire-Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Rescue
09.2001 - 10.2021
EMT-Paramedic (Volunteer)
City of Virginia Beach Fire and EMS
09.1991 - 04.2007
US Navy- Storekeeper
US Navy
09.1988 - 09.2001
No Degree - Paramedic
TCC
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