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Scott Hughes

Smyrna,TN

Summary

Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 7 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

USAF
07.2016 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
  • Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.

Job Site Manager

U.S Pest Protection
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
  • Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
  • Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 5 employees in 2022.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.

Shelf Stocker

Bomgaars
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
  • Maintained well-organized restocking areas to avoid blocking aisles or creating safety hazards.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Attended and participated in sales meetings to stay abreast of current offers and product issues.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Processed and packaged stock items for customer purchases.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Monitored inventory levels in stockrooms and alerted management to any discrepancies.
  • Maintained stockroom records and generated reports for management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

MTSU
Murfreesboro, TN
07.2026

Associate of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

CCAF
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2019

Skills

  • Emergency Preparedness
  • IV Insertion
  • Mass Casualty Protocols
  • Intubation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Emergency Vehicle Upkeep
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Operating Systems
  • First Aid Administration
  • Safety Protocols
  • Billing Documentation
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Medical History Recording
  • Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
  • Emergency Management
  • Administering Tests
  • Medical History Collection
  • Medical Volunteer
  • Equipment Transport
  • Wound Care
  • Adaptable Under Pressure
  • Logical Reasoning

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
07.2021 - 03.2023

Job Site Manager

U.S Pest Protection
02.2020 - 07.2021

Shelf Stocker

Bomgaars
07.2018 - 02.2019

Paramedic

USAF
07.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

MTSU

Associate of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

CCAF

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