Hi, I’m
Timothy Schlesinger
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic Communications Specialist with a proven track record at Indiana University Health, excelling in emergency management and information relay. Demonstrated critical thinking and stress tolerance while effectively coordinating first responders and ensuring timely care delivery. Skilled in documentation and reporting, enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Indiana University Health
Communications Specialist
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
- Reduced risks and emergency response issues by observing public safety field units.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
KLLM Transportation Services
CDL A OTR Driver
07.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Hendricks County Communications
911 Dispatcher
07.2018 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
07.2010 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Education
Lyons Township High SchoolLa Grange, IL
High School Diploma
06-2000
Skills
- Strategy implementation
- Analytics reporting
- Stress tolerance
- Information gathering
- Emergency management
- Incident documentation
- Call prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinker
- Documentation and reporting
- Information relay
- Resuscitation
- Emergency vehicle operation
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Indiana University Health
02.2024 - Current
CDL A OTR Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
07.2022 - 02.2024
911 Dispatcher
Hendricks County Communications
07.2018 - 06.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services
07.2010 - 06.2018
Lyons Township High School
High School Diploma
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