Troy Gittens
Saint Bonaventure,NY
Summary
Skilled Lifeguard consistently remains calm and focused in stressful environments. Talented in swim instruction for all ages. Committed to promoting safety in and around large bodies of water. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
St Bonaventure University
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Lifeguard Volunteer
LA Fitness
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
Water Safety Instructor
Orchard Beach
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed federal and state water safety rules throughout activities.
- Maintained knowledge and certification of first aid and CPR.
- Collaborated with parents regarding youth swim goals and planned course path.
- Instructed students in water safety techniques.
- Demonstrated basic to advanced swim techniques and breathing exercises.
- Taught emergency response and rescue protocols for water safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
University Heights Secondary School
Bronx, NY06.2023
Skills
- First Aid
- Safety Oversight
- CPR Certified
- Program Oversight
- Strong Communicator
- Equipment Management
- Effective Problem-Solver
- Public Safety
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
St Bonaventure University
08.2023 - Current
Lifeguard Volunteer
LA Fitness
09.2022 - 06.2023
Water Safety Instructor
Orchard Beach
09.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
University Heights Secondary School
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