Tyrell Fuqua
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medical Technician Logistics Supervisor with a proven track record at Richmond County Ambulance, excelling in vital sign assessment and team collaboration. Recognized for enhancing patient care through effective training and mentorship, while ensuring compliance with biohazard policies. Committed to delivering high-quality emergency medical services in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Logistics Supervisor/FTO
Richmond County Ambulance
The Bronx, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely patient transport and treatment.
- Documented patient assessments and care provided for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols, equipment, and effective patient communication techniques.
- Led response efforts during critical incidents, coordinating actions among team members for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Phlebotomist
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed venipunctures and capillary blood collections with precision and care.
- Managed specimen labeling and tracking for accurate laboratory processing.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Educated patients on procedures to alleviate anxiety and enhance cooperation.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve patient throughput and reduce wait times.
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR
Buffalo , NY
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- 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.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Phlebotomy Technician
UPMC Chautauqua WCA
Jamestown, NY
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 10-20 times per day
Team Supervisor
The Connection Contact Center
Jamestown, NY
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve productivity, performance, quality and career path for staff members.
- Interacted with cross-functional support groups to manage day-to-day operations and identified and resolved operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored junior personnel through onboarding processes and during ongoing training, promoting philosophies of constant improvement.
- Managed performance reviews for eight employees, analyzing individual employee achievements and overall trends in workforce execution metrics.
- Documented coaching and development sessions, corrective actions and performance improvement plans to help staff meet key performance indicators.
Property Manager
Noe Place Apartments
Jamestown, NY
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Administered operations to handle needs of more than 200 tenants across 60 property units
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes
Computer Instructor
Rochester Housing Authority
Rochester, NY
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Compiled reading lists and other relevant assignments to bolster student understanding of class concepts.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-2026
Certification - EMT Basic
Southern Tier Health Care
Olean, NY08-2022
Certification - Phlebotomy
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES
Jamestown, NY01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05-2002
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Fluid and Tissue Disposal
- Analytical Diagnostic Support
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- AHA CPR Certified
- AHA PALS & AMLS Certification
- PHTLS Certification
- AMLS Certification
- Direct Patient Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Google Workspace
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Logistics Supervisor/FTO
Richmond County Ambulance
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Erie County Medical Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR
11.2022 - 08.2023
Phlebotomy Technician
UPMC Chautauqua WCA
02.2022 - 03.2023
Team Supervisor
The Connection Contact Center
02.2019 - 01.2023
Property Manager
Noe Place Apartments
07.2017 - 06.2018
Computer Instructor
Rochester Housing Authority
10.2012 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Westchester Community College
Certification - EMT Basic
Southern Tier Health Care
Certification - Phlebotomy
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
SUNY Potsdam