Shawn Holbert
Questa,NM
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 4 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician/Wildland Firefighter
Questa Fire/EMS
08.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care and life-saving interventions to patients in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with fire personnel to ensure effective patient transport and treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions to determine appropriate care strategies.
- Maintained and operated medical equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response scenarios.
Emergency Medical Technician
Santa Rosa Ambulance
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, assessing patient condition and providing critical care.
- Administered first aid and life support techniques in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients in transit.
- Documented patient information accurately, maintaining compliance with health regulations and protocols.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to streamline response times, improving overall operational efficiency during emergencies.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Managed or assisted with management of multiple MCI events involving 20+ vehicle collisions
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Water Restoration Technician
Service Master Restore & Cleanup
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Lifted and shouldered heavy objects and worked long hours in variable weather conditions.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air and upholstery.
- Inspected damaged properties and contents to prepare job action plan.
- Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.
- Leveraged latest techniques and equipment to complete damage mitigation and restoration to highest standards.
- Operated vehicles, gas-powered machinery and hand tools to accomplish diverse land management objectives.
- Sprayed and fogged upholstery, carpets and accessories with conditioners, protectors, deodorizers and disinfectants.
- Collected payments and discussed results of work with customers.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Hunting and Fishing Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior.
- Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
Production Operator
Panasonic Energy Of North America
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
Fulfillment Specialist
Chewy.com
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Joined company's Safety Committee to share ideas on ways to bolster OSHA compliance and prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
Detention Officer
Lubbock County Sheriff's Dept
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Custodian
Texas Tech University Student Union
10.2011 - 01.2015
- Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls.
- Mowed, trimmed and maintained exterior building spaces on regular schedule.
- Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
- Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents.
- Wiped down tabletops, chairs and condiment containers.
- Protected and maintained carpets with regular steam cleaning and shampooing.
- Scrubbed, top-coated, buffed and varnished hard floors.
- Washed and sanitized dirty dishes by hand and by using dishwasher.
- Dismantled, cleaned and replaced light fixtures.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Carried linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled cart for maximum efficiency.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
- Spot cleaned furniture and carpet.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
Bakery Clerk
United Supermarkets
09.2013 - 10.2013
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed all baking duties.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Offered immediate assistance and menu advice to guests, documented orders and conveyed special requests to baker and assistants.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
Busboy
El Chico
04.2010 - 05.2010
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to support efficient cleaning.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
Cart Attendant
Sam's Club
04.2009 - 05.2009
- Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to retail stores.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Offered carts to patrons.
- Collected empty carts from grocery patrons and returned to store to keep parking lot clear of obstacles.
- Organized store merchandise racks by color, size and style to promote visually appealing environment.
Sacker
United Supermarkets
12.2007 - 04.2009
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Protected materials during transport by correctly assembling boxes and crates.
- Removed trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Helped customers get groceries to vehicles.
- Bagged merchandise carefully to prevent damage of delicate items such as bread and eggs.
Education
Certification - Welding
South Plains College
Levelland, TXBachelor of Science - Fisheries Biology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXCertification - Emergency Medical Technology
Vernon College
Vernon, TX12.2019
High School Diploma -
Smyer High School
Smyer, TX05.2009
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Patient privacy
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Pre-hospital care
- Data entry
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency patient triage
- Medical recordkeeping
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician NREMT, TX, NM
- S 130/190
- ICS 100
- ICS 200
- ICS 700
- ICS 800
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician/Wildland Firefighter
Questa Fire/EMS
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Santa Rosa Ambulance
05.2023 - 06.2024
Water Restoration Technician
Service Master Restore & Cleanup
07.2020 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
03.2020 - 06.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
03.2019 - 10.2022
Hunting and Fishing Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
02.2018 - 06.2018
Production Operator
Panasonic Energy Of North America
08.2017 - 12.2017
Fulfillment Specialist
Chewy.com
04.2017 - 08.2017
Detention Officer
Lubbock County Sheriff's Dept
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bakery Clerk
United Supermarkets
09.2013 - 10.2013
Custodian
Texas Tech University Student Union
10.2011 - 01.2015
Busboy
El Chico
04.2010 - 05.2010
Cart Attendant
Sam's Club
04.2009 - 05.2009
Sacker
United Supermarkets
12.2007 - 04.2009
Certification - Welding
South Plains College
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Biology
Texas Tech University
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Smyer High School