Teddy Prendergast
Ambulance Emergency Medical Technician Driver
Saint Albans,NY
Summary
Focused and conscientious, Ambulance Driver is strongly dedicated to providing a comfortable patient experience. Knowledgeable about and mindful of all company and patient safety concerns. Flexible scheduling availability to accommodate unusual and emergencies. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 9 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
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Driver
Richmond County Ambulance
Far Rockaway , New York
4 2022 - Current
- Place the patients on stretchers and transfer them into emergency vehicles and ambulances
- Work within a medical team to provide patients with the best care possible
- Maintain cleanliness and appropriate sanitary conditions in the vehicles by changing soiled linens, washing and sanitizing the interiors, etc
- Administer First Aid to identify security threats, protection issues, and servicing requirements and report the same to the dispatcher.
Transporter
ATC Healthcare
Lake Success , NY
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Transported patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher, or van service as requested
- Assisted clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers as requested
- Assisted in the loading and unloading patients onto ambulances and vans during periods of PRT non-service
- Provided wheelchair, stretcher, bed, and luggage cart assistance as requested and assisted nursing personnel in transferring patients between the bed and transport equipment when needed
- Assisted nursing staff with the removal of expired bodies from units and transport to the morgue.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Driver
Ambulnz
Inwood , New York
2017.05 - 2021.12
- Drive ambulances to shift injured, sick, and convalescent individuals to hospitals and clinical facilities
- Placed the patients on stretchers and transferred them into emergency vehicles and ambulances
- Ensured the sustenance of professional modular and standards by getting actively involved in committee gatherings, educational sessions, staff meetings, and in-services
- Maintained cleanliness and appropriate sanitary conditions in the vehicles by changing soiled linens, washing and sanitizing the interiors, etc
- Administered first aid to the patients when required
- Examined the ambulances to identify security threats, protection issues, and servicing requirements and reported the same to base supervisors.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Hunter Ambulette-Ambulance Inc
Far Rockaway , New York
2016.05 - 2017.07
- Provided compassionate emergency assistance to senior medical professionals in various emergencies
- Educated patient/patient families during emergency and non-emergency situations, providing options for treatment and transport
- Utilized solid knowledge of medical procedures to provide first-aid treatment/life support care to sick or injured patients
- Regularly checked the ambulance to ensure proper working of all equipment and adequate storage of supplies
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center public safety agencies and care providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yallahs Comprehensive High School
Jamaica, West Indies 2001.05 -
Skills
Pre-hospital Care
Patient Triage
Emergency Management
Patient Stabilization
Safe Driving
Emergency vehicle operation
Patient Assessments
Vital signs monitoring
Pre-hospital Care
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification (BLS) 2015
Timeline
Transporter
ATC Healthcare
2021.10 - 2022.04
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Driver
Ambulnz
2017.05 - 2021.12
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Hunter Ambulette-Ambulance Inc
2016.05 - 2017.07
High School Diploma -
Yallahs Comprehensive High School
2001.05 -
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Driver
Richmond County Ambulance
4 2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification (BLS) 2015
Certified Driver License: Class B
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