Shawn Rigsby
Palmyra,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department
Palmyra, VA
03.2012 - Current
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
- Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Lake Monticello Rescue Squad
Palmyra, VA
06.2006 - Current
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Delivered first aid or life support care to sick or injured individuals in pre-hospital settings.
- Performed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to maintain consistent patient care during ambulance ride.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
Correctional Officer
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
Troy, VA
01.2000 - 03.2020
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
- Signed in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
Education
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
MedCerts
Michigan City, MS01-2023
Phlebotomy And ECG Technician - Phlebotomy And ECG
American National University - Salem
Salem, VA11-2019
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Lake Monticello Fire And Rescue
Palmyra , VA06-2006
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
Palmyra, VA06-1990
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- IV setup
- Medication administration
- Respiratory care assessment
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- EKG procedures
- Critical decision-making skills
- Field patient assessments
- First Aid/CPR
- Sharps disposal
- HIPAA
- Drawing blood
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Leadership and supervision
- Emergency medical treatment
- First response services
- Firefighting activities
- Staff development and leadership
- Medical services administration
- Personnel training
- Assessing training needs
- Improve job skills
- Coaching and development
Timeline
Firefighter
Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department
03.2012 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Lake Monticello Rescue Squad
06.2006 - Current
Correctional Officer
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
01.2000 - 03.2020
Phlebotomy And ECG Technician - Phlebotomy And ECG
American National University - Salem
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Lake Monticello Fire And Rescue
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
Medical Assistant - Healthcare
MedCerts