Early-Career Emergency Medical Technician experienced in patient assessments, basic life support, and airway management. Delivered safe and accurate pre-hospital care through effective decision-making and teamwork in fast-paced environments. Coordinated patient care while ensuring comfort and safety, with a focus on accurate documentation.
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
1 Year
Aspirus | 09.2025 - 09.2026
Assessed patient conditions and delivered basic life support during emergency responses.
Operated ambulance equipment and maintained readiness of stretcher, oxygen, and cardiac monitors.
Communicated critical patient updates with dispatch, nurses, and receiving facilities.
Documented patient care reports accurately using electronic medical record systems.
Assisted paramedics with airway management, immobilization, and transport preparation.
Supported scene safety by identifying hazards and coordinating with fire and law enforcement.
Monitored vital signs and provided compassionate care during transport to medical facilities.
Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Welder/Fabricator
7 Years 6 Months
Nimsgern Steel | 03.2018 - 09.2025
Welded MIG, TIG, and stick joints to meet quality and tolerance requirements.
Inspected completed welds and repaired defects to maintain code compliance.
Measured, cut, and fit steel materials using saws, grinders, and fabrication tools.
Fabricated structural components from blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications.
Set up welding equipment, fixtures, and jigs for efficient production flow.
Collaborated with team members to sequence fabrication work and reduce rework.
Mentored newer welders on safety practices, welding techniques, and shop procedures.
Maintained clean, organized work areas while following strict safety standards.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Welder
21 Years
United States Navy, USN | 07.1990 - 07.2011
Executed shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and oxy-fuel cutting procedures safely.
Performed shipboard welding and fabrication on structural components, piping, and deck surfaces.
Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings to complete precise repair work.
Inspected welds for defects, compliance, and readiness before returning equipment to service.
Repaired damaged hull and machinery components under strict naval maintenance standards.
Mentored junior welders on safety practices, welding techniques, and tool handling.
Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - EMS
Nicolet Community College | Rhinelander, WI | 08-2025