Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Cedar Hill Fire
Cedar Hill, MO
04.2022 - Current
Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
EMT-B
Northeast Fire Protection And Ambulance District
St Louis, MO
01.2021 - Current
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.
Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Educated public on emergency medical services.
Administered treatments in emergency situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Provided patient education on pre-hospital care and safety.
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Meat Department Manager
Dierbergs
Chesterfield, Mo
08.2012 - Current
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
Education
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
St Charles Community College
City Of Saint Peters, MO
07.2020
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
St Louis Community College
St Louis, MO
02.2010
Licenses & Certifications
02.2020
Skills
Public Education
Medical Services Administration
Emergency Response Procedures
Report Preparation
Emergency Medical Treatment
Ambulance Transport
Life Support Services
Direct Patient Care
Fire Response Team Direction
Fire Suppression
Patient Care Documentation
Fire Prevention
Firefighting
Triaging
Certification
EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Certified Stop The Bleed Instructor
CFR - Certified First Responder
HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response