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Tomasz Potrawski

Chicago

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Chicago Fire Department
09.2022 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
  • Prepared detailed reports by documenting incidents and observations during patrols.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs, staying updated on laws and law enforcement techniques.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.

Paramedic-Operations

Superior Air
01.2010 - 02.2020
  • Served as a Critical Care Paramedic within the state of Indiana providing on scene care as well as the transport of critical and non-critical patient from scene locations
  • Transport of critical patient's from our local hospitals to specialty centers
  • Provided emergency response, treatment and transport to the citizens


911-Industrial Paramedic

BP
09.2013 - 05.2016
  • I provided care and transport of both convalescent and emergent patients

Emergency Room Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Assists the Registered Nurse in providing high quality patient care
  • Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
  • Prepare room, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patient's needs
  • Record medical information and vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University
Chicago, IL
12.2012

Paramedic Licensure - Paramedicine

Christ Advocate Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
06.2011

Skills

  • Basic SWAT training
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • CCEMTP
  • EKG expertise
  • Skilled problem solver
  • TCCC
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Patient management
  • Patient assessments

Affiliations

  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
  • National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chicago Fire Department
09.2022 - Current

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
02.2020 - 09.2022

911-Industrial Paramedic

BP
09.2013 - 05.2016

Emergency Room Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2012 - 08.2013

Paramedic-Operations

Superior Air
01.2010 - 02.2020

Paramedic Licensure - Paramedicine

Christ Advocate Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University
Tomasz Potrawski