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Samuel Dickinson

St Louis,MO

Summary


Highly motivated and detail-oriented Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with 12 plus years of experience delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals, build trust, and solve problems under critical circumstances. Skilled in assessing needs, developing solutions, and maintaining composure in challenging situations. Seeking to leverage interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset to excel in a sales role. Adept at translating complex information into clear, actionable insights to educate and influence decision-makers. Committed to fostering long-term client relationships and achieving measurable success in sales.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Rural Med LLC
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide higher level medical care.
  • Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including CPR and airway management.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines and other tools.
  • Assisted in training other EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.

EMT

Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
06.2022 - 10.2024

Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.

Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.

Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.

Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.

Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.

Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.

Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.


Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.

Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates. Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Emergency Medical Technician

Mercy Hospital ER
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
  • Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
  • Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Emergency Medical Technician

Abbott EMS
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide higher level medical care.
  • Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including CPR and airway management.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines and other tools.
  • Assisted in training other EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Customer Service Manager (FES)

Total Wine And More
05.2020 - 02.2021

As the Customer Service Manager (FES) for Total Wine and More I was responsible for building upon company programs and directly over seeing 28-32 team members through development plans to achieve sales, service, and operational performance goals. I also assisted in creating a sales and service culture within the store to expand our customer base and maximize profitability. Some of My Responsibilities included:

  • Focusing on customer experience, brand, and loyalty awareness by building relationships throughout the community
  • Creating and fostering a sales-focused environment through the development of my team members
  • Supporting an environment that encourages creative thinking and risk taking
  • Participating in product knowledge training and implement through team coaching
  • Managing general operations and merchandising execution according to company procedures
  • Ensuring staffing and team member training meets store needs and company standards
  • Maintaining store inventory, product ordering, and vendor relationships
  • Participating in weekly performance management reviews, including reviews and ongoing career development discussions.

Activities Manager

Celebrity Cruise Lines
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated with Cruise Director to develop, plan and organize unique and exciting cruise activities and events to promote an atmosphere of fun and excitement for varying age demographics
  • Directed embarkation and debarkation procedures for guests while ensuring seamless process of cohesion and teamwork among staff and crew
  • Hosted game shows, production shows, parties, trivia's and many more entertainment activities in different performance venues to deliver world-class entertainment
  • Established revenue generating activities such as Trivia's, Deal or No Deal, Casino functions, and Revenue and Marketing Events
  • Maximized and increased revenue opportunities in production and entertainment areas while ensuring guest satisfaction

Sales And Service Manager (AGM)

Office Depot/Office Max
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Directed stores sales policies, objectives, and initatives by setting short and long term sales strategies and evaluating current effectiveness of current sales programs, adjusting when needed
  • Developed and trained future members of management
  • Assisted in developing new concepts and driving services through empowering team by highlighting performance wins, opportunities and best practices for success
  • Lead team to reach goals set forth by company by fostering Client/Customer first culture and training on recommending services and products to improves client satisfaction and sales potential
  • Highlighted areas of opportunity within the store and developed action plan's to resolve
  • Improved NPS (Net Promoter Score) from solid red on monthly basis to consistantly green through training and development.

General Retail Manager-Shipboard

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Managed team of 35+ and three Asst. Managers
  • Instituted daily and weekly goals to reach the cruise target
  • Ensured all guests concerns were handled in a swift but accurate manner
  • Handled team scheduling and performance reviews
  • Ensured guest retention by hosting events in retail shops geared towards brand awareness
  • Conducted quarterly inventory of entire retail department and monthly loss prevention reports
  • Created numerous product commercials to air onboard and shown to over 2,000 cabins

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine

IHM Academy of EMS
St Louis, MO
04.2021

High School Diploma -

Hueytown High School
Hueytown
2008

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Pre-Hospital Care
  • Management
  • Commission-based sales
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Remote assistance
  • Client relations
  • Risk assessment

Certification

  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
  • CPR BLS Healthcare provider certified (AHA)
  • State of Missouri EMT Medical License

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Rural Med LLC
10.2024 - Current

EMT

Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
06.2022 - 10.2024

Emergency Medical Technician

Mercy Hospital ER
06.2021 - 06.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Abbott EMS
02.2021 - 05.2021

Customer Service Manager (FES)

Total Wine And More
05.2020 - 02.2021

Activities Manager

Celebrity Cruise Lines
11.2019 - 04.2020

Sales And Service Manager (AGM)

Office Depot/Office Max
05.2018 - 11.2019

General Retail Manager-Shipboard

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
01.2009 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Hueytown High School
  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
  • CPR BLS Healthcare provider certified (AHA)
  • State of Missouri EMT Medical License

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine

IHM Academy of EMS
Samuel Dickinson