Summary
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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Thomas Carpenter

Key West,FL

Summary

  • Experienced with emergency medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization. Utilizes quick decision-making and efficient treatment strategies to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures ensures high standards of care in critical situations.
  • Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in fast-paced medical environments. Demonstrates strong skills in patient care, emergency response, and life-saving procedures. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in high-pressure situations. Skilled in using advanced medical equipment and maintaining composure during critical incidents.
  • Dependable Damage Controlman effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

United States Coast Guard
08.2024 - Current
  • As the sole EMT on the cutter, member focuses on migrants who do not use English as their native language, and who have little to none known medical history, member treats patients in high-stress level environments to maintain the mission of the Coast Guard.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, Naval Fire Department, college classes, and staying up-to-date on federal guidelines, and protocols.


Damage Control Petty Officer

United States Coast Gaurd
06.2022 - Current
  • As the independent duty Damage Controlman Petty Officer Second Class for the FRC cutter WPC-1111 USCGC William Trump, member is responsible for maintaining all fire suppression systems, firefighting equipment, and all Damage Control training, and equipment.
  • Member is a qualified underway Engineer of the Watch and maintains Engine/ Cutter Propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, and fire prevention systems.
  • Member is a qualified import Officer of the Day and is involved in a one man, twenty four hour duty rotation maintaining Cutter's mooring lines, ships liquid load capabilities, online machinery and it's spaces, as well as overseeing crew/ cutter evolutions.
  • As a collateral Member is the Cutter Surface rescue swimmer for his cutter and has maintained this qualification since the fall of 2022
  • Member is a qualified AMIO watch stander (Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations) and has since held this qualification since 2022. Member has played a vital and pivotal role in Operation Vigilant Sentry, member has dealt with and stood watch over an estimated three thousand migrants, has done dozens of migrant transfers with other USCG platforms, and has repatriated at least half of them to Cuba or Haiti.
  • Developed critical-thinking skills among team members by emphasizing analytical problem-solving approaches during drills and exercises. As the sole On-Scene-Leader for drills/ actual casualties, member is responsible for the response, crew accountability, mitigating risks, and protecting the ship in different casualties and scenarios.
  • Member is a USCG certified Gas Free Engineer whose responsibility it is to ventilate and clear spaces before and after hot work or maintenance, gas leaks, or casualties such as fires whereas the air is not safe for re-entry unless using proper personal protection equipment
  • Member is a qualified .50 cal gunner and is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of weapon, is responsible for following orders from the Commanding Officer and Deck officer, and maintaining firearm safety procedures.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Received Sailor of the Quarter for the Second Quarter in 2024.

Damage Control Petty Officer

United States Coast Gaurd
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • During his time at Cape Cod as a Third Class Petty Officer, member worked for the Joint Base USCGC housing unit that specialized in maintaining and overhauling houses and multi family homes.
  • Member was a qualified Engineer of the watch for the Coast Guard Sector Base and was responsible for doing rounds of the maintenance rooms, and fire suppression systems, all while being on call for housing/ base emergencies.
  • While stationed at this unit Member learned a copious amount of skills such as roofing, installation of walls and drywall, installation of furnaces, water heaters, floating and hard wood flooring, bathroom overhauls, plumbing, and door replacement/ repairing.
  • Minimized risks of hazardous material incidents through proper storage and handling techniques. Member was in charge of the HAZMAT lockers, SDS inventory, as well as organization of the various Hazardous materials.
  • Member was apart of the team that was able to complete a record high amount of work orders for the unit that benefited the community that lived in base housing.

Damage Control Petty Officer

United States Coast Guard
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Member was a Third Class Damage Controlman Petty Officer on board USCGC Venturous from September of 2019, to March 2020 and took part in a two month deployment to the Eastern Pacific for counter drug interdictions.
  • Member was medically re-assigned to Sector St. Petersburg in March of 2020 until found physically fit for full duty and later re-assigned to Sector Base Cape Cod.
  • While at Sector St. Petersburg, Member was tasked with preforming maintenance at the local Coast Guard Station.
  • Duties involved maintaining the Base roads and grounds, facilities, and member held the qualification of Junior Officer of the day and was responsible for base security.

Cook/Managing Bartender

United States Coast Guard
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • As a non-rated Coast Guardsman newly graduated from boot camp, Member was stationed in Baltimore, Maryland and was responsible for assisting in the daily production of the noon meal, bartending on Wednesday nights, maintaining the base Coffee Shop, and galley cleanliness.
  • Member earned the qualification as a certified lifeguard for lifeguard duty and was a member of the funeral team for military honors at local veteran funerals.
  • Member also volunteered at a horse rescue/ local rehabilitation stable in Baltimore County and received over 200 volunteer hours working with horses rehabilitating them and cleaning stalls, and assisting with maintaining their diet and exercise, and any farm/ field work.
  • Member received the Enlisted Person of the Year for 2018 for United States Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

Education

No Degree - B.S. Sports And Health Sciences

American Military University
Charleston, WV
06-2028

No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies in Health And Science

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2024

No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern Univeristy
Orange Beach, AL
04-2024

High School Diploma -

Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security
New Castle, DE
06-2017

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Shipboard safety procedures
  • Communication and coordination
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Team leadership
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Continuous learning and improvement
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Confined space entry
  • Damage assessment
  • Technical report writing
  • Firefighting techniques
  • Incident command system
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Blueprint reading proficiency
  • Gas detection expertise
  • Emergency response management
  • Rescue operations coordination
  • Flood control measures
  • Ventilation system maintenance
  • Pipe patching techniques
  • First aid administration
  • Portable damage control equipment
  • Emergency shutdown systems
  • Emergency management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Fire suppression systems
  • First aid and CPR
  • Pump operations
  • Respiratory protection
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Teamwork and loyalty
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Briefing leadership
  • Knot tying expertise
  • Underwater navigation
  • Airway management
  • Team building and leadership
  • Physical fitness
  • Medical evacuation procedures

Accomplishments

  • Managed airway for overdosed Migrant at 2300 in 7' seas, while also managing shock from another Migrant having an asthma attack due to panic and stress. Was able to maintain vitals and stabilize both migrants to stay on mission and transfer case on time.
  • Arrived at Unit and took charge of the Cutter EMT program, purchased and built the Cutter's EMT Kit and taught crew first aid and lifesaving skills.
  • Member is the sole EMT at his Unit with the highest level of Medical training onboard.

Certification

  • FEMA ICS: 100, 700, 200.B.
  • EMT Certification
  • Coast Guard Competencies:
  • Gas Free Engineer
  • Boat Deck Captain
  • Deck Seaman
  • FT&E Pistol Course Phase I
  • FT&E Pistol Course Phase II
  • FT&E Pistol Course Phase III
  • 154' WPC EOW U/W
  • Cutter Swimmer
  • Det Sec Watchstander
  • Adv Shipboard Fire Fighting
  • Gen Shipboard Fire Fighting
  • DCPQS (Basic)
  • Steel Welder

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

United States Coast Guard
08.2024 - Current

Damage Control Petty Officer

United States Coast Gaurd
06.2022 - Current

Damage Control Petty Officer

United States Coast Gaurd
08.2021 - 05.2022

Damage Control Petty Officer

United States Coast Guard
09.2019 - 07.2021

Cook/Managing Bartender

United States Coast Guard
01.2018 - 04.2019

No Degree - B.S. Sports And Health Sciences

American Military University

No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies in Health And Science

Liberty University

No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern Univeristy

High School Diploma -

Delaware Academy Of Public Safety And Security

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