Travis Kincer
Pikeville,KY
Summary
I have always wanted to take a hands on approach to helping people instead of being passive in midst of stressful/emergent situations.
I am an adaptable and detail oriented learner.
I have continued to preserve and protect all elements of my job title, as well follow the guidelines and rules of the company and state set before me.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Pikeville, KY
06.2015 - Current
- Maintained company policies and procedures in a frequently changing environment
- Upheld the privacy and security demands of the corporation
- 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.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using ESO and MEDS4 to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
- Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for innumerable situations.
- Used various medical equipment to administer treatments in multiple situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Education
No Degree - History
Southeast Community And Technical College
Whitesburg, KYHigh School Diploma -
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg, KY05.2012
Skills
- First Aid
- Patient Condition Observation
- MEDITECH Software
- Prehospital Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Infectious Disease Reporting
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
06.2015 - Current
No Degree - History
Southeast Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Letcher County Central High School