Weston Porter
Meeker,OK
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience at both EMSA and Miller EMS, skilled in critical decision-making and basic life support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective assessments and emergency vehicle operation. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of care in high-pressure situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Miller EMS
Stroud, OK
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in delivering emergency medical care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient assessment and treatment.
- Operated equipment, including emergency vehicles, defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems, during emergencies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and responses for medical records.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures.
- Engaged in continuous learning regarding first aid techniques and CPR certifications.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Emergency Medical Technician
EMSA-Western Division
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Operated emergency vehicles safely while navigating through a wide range of locations from urban to rural settings.
- Developed familiarity with local emergency response systems and communication processes.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Ensured rigorous adherence to sanitation protocols, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control in ambulance and equipment.
- Responded to wide range of emergency calls, from traffic accidents to acute medical conditions, demonstrating versatility and quick-thinking.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK08.2018
Chandler High School
Chandler, OK05.2017
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout- 2016
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Miller EMS
06.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
EMSA-Western Division
11.2018 - 05.2021
Emergency Medical Technician -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Chandler High School