Robert McQuade
McConnellsburg,PA
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 2 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. As well as an enthusiastic and skilled Clerk knowledgeable about shipping and receiving, inventory management and carrier relations. Focused on accurate recordkeeping and materials movement for reliability and speed. Experienced with database, ERP and word processing software.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Elwood Staffing
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery
- Monitored inventory levels and re-ordered supplies when necessary
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities
- Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks
- Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to shipping goods out of the facility
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment
- Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size
- Processed returns efficiently according to company policies and procedures
- Researched discrepancies between physical count of items versus inventory system reports
- Utilized RF scanners to track movements of inventory within the warehouse environment
- Managed hazardous material documentation requirements when preparing orders for shipment
- Folded letters, circulars or other documents and inserted into envelopes for distribution
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates
- Weighed mail to determine correct postage
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
Emergency Medical Technician
McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Welder/ Fork lift Operator
JLG Industries
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
TBLCS in Huntington PA
Skills
- Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR and first Aid
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Elwood Staffing
02.2023 - 09.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company
12.2020 - 11.2022
Welder/ Fork lift Operator
JLG Industries
08.2013 - 11.2017
Caregiver
High School Diploma -
TBLCS in Huntington PA
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