Russell Cooper

• Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
• Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
• Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
• Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
• Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
• Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
• Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
• Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
• Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
• Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
• Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
• Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.

Pick up and drop off passengers

• Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.