William Lane
Latta,SC
Summary
I am an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician currently employed by Medshore/Guardian Ambulance Service in the Pee Dee Region. My objective is to advance my career within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). I possess extensive experience, knowledge, and most significantly, clinical expertise in the prehospital environment. Throughout the past several decades, I have effectively supervised and trained multiple employees and contributed to enhancing the values within each organization that I have worked with.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Medshore/Guardian Ambulance Service
Florence, South Carolina
09.2013 - Current
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications under physician orders or protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies used on ambulances regularly.
- Utilized advanced airway management techniques, including bag-valve mask ventilation, nasal cannula, non rebreather mask, CPAP, NPA, OPA, and Suctioning.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for acute medical conditions based on established protocols.
- Provided transport services for critically ill or injured patients between facilities as needed.
- Assessed and stabilized patients in emergency medical situations, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Managed complex medical emergencies with proficiency, including cardiac arrest, stroke, allergic reactions, seizures, shock trauma and overdoses.
- Documented all pertinent information related to patient's condition prior to transfer.
- Instructed other EMS personnel on proper procedures for handling emergency situations.
- Provided basic life support, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation when necessary.
- Performed patient assessments to determine the best course of treatment for a variety of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to ensure quality care was provided to all patients transported by ambulance services.
- Coordinated with hospitals staff members upon arrival of patient at receiving facility.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments administered during shifts using computer systems.
- Attended regular team meetings for discussion of new policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both patients and coworkers in high stress environments.
- Responded to calls from dispatch quickly and effectively.
- Treated patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
- Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Replenished first-aid equipment and supplies prior to shift, maintaing well-equipped vehicle.
- Removed or assisted in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe.
- Determine nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport with backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
- Responded quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings. Comforted and reassured patients.
- Monitored patient conditions while en route to hospital or other healthcare facility.
- Performed CPR when necessary to sustain life until arrival at medical facility.
- Observed, record and report to physician patient's condition and injury, treatment provided and reactions to drugs and treatment.
- Decontaminated ambulance interior following treatment of patients with infectious diseases and reported cases to proper authorities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical practices by attending continuing education courses.
- Completed EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Advanced certification program.
- Current FTO-Field Training Officer for the company.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Latta Rescue Squad
Latta, SC
06.2007 - Current
- Lifetime Member
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Marlboro County Rescue
Bennettsville, SC
04.2016 - 09.2020
Firefighter/Engineer
Latta Fire Department and Temperance Hill Fire Department
Latta, SC
03.1991 - 11.2019
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Dillon County EMS
Dillon, SC
02.2009 - 10.2018
Fabrication Supervisor
Montone Trailers LLC
Dillon, SC
02.1996 - 02.2009
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers and myself engaged in the fabrication and assembling of materials needed to build steel and aluminum dump trailers.
- Execute daily operations of fabrication department.
- Inspect parts and dump trailers for defects or imperfections to determine they meet specifications.
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
- I could set up and operate all machines, including plasma machine, folding table, brake press, iron worker, shear, and forklift and other heavy equipment.
- Load, stack, and transport material, parts, and work in process.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, and work crew.
- Analyzed and resolved work problems and assisted workers in solving work problems.
- Maintain the correct quantities of material at each work station.
- Supervised employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and determined salaries.
- Trained new employees and assigned job duties.
- Trained employees on company policy and enforced safety regulations.
- Helped in shipping and receiving when needed.
- Helped with electrical and plumbing work when needed.
- Trained with certifications in :Geometric Tolerance, Blueprint Reading, Geometric Blueprint Reading, CNC Plasma Operator/Programmer w/ Brake Press, Limited Training on Laser Machine, CMM Operator and Programmer.
Floor Supervisor/2nd Shift
Road Rescue
Marion, SC
02.2002 - 02.2004
Quality Assurance
Crenlo
Florence, SC
01.2001 - 07.2001
Team Leader
International Paper
Marion, SC
03.1992 - 02.1996
Laborer
Lane Wood Products
Marion, SC
01.1988 - 03.1992
Education
Certification - Advanced EMT
Pee Dee Regional EMS
Florence, SC07.2015
Certification - EMT-Intermediate
Pee Dee Regional EMS
Florence, SC05.2010
Certification - EMT-Basic
Pee Dee Regional EMS
Florence, SC03.2009
High School Equivalency Diploma - GED
Dillon County Adult Education
Latta, SC09.2001
Certification - Welding
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC02.2001
Skills
- Advanced airway management
- Patient assessment
- Intravenous medication administration
- Quality patient care
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Continuous education engagement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric patient care
- Oxygen therapy
- Diabetic emergencies
- Scene safety assessment
- Spinal immobilization
- Allergic reaction treatment
- Burn treatment
- Behavioral emergencies
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Stroke management
- Seizure management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Fracture stabilization
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Chest pain management
- Respiratory distress management
- Documentation and reporting
- IV fluid replacement
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency response
- Calm under pressure
- Field patient assessments
Certification
- FEMA/NIMS: IS-00005, IS-704, IS-701, IS-00100, IS-OO200, IS-00700, IS-00800
- Advanced EMT-SC
- BLS/CPR Certified
- Firefighter 1121 and 1152
- EVOC Certification
- CEVO Certification
References
- Stiver Powell, Supervisor, Medshore/Guardian Ambulance Service, (843) 917-7474, spowell@priorityambulance.com, Co Worker/Supervisor
- Ronald Broach, Supervisor, Medshore/Guardian Ambulance Service, (843) 496-7665, rbroach@medshore.com, Co Worker/Supervisor
- Curtis Welch, Director/Manager of Operations, Medshore/Guardian Ambulance Service, (803) 847-0132, cwelch@medshore.com, Director
Timeline
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Marlboro County Rescue
04.2016 - 09.2020
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Medshore/Guardian Ambulance Service
09.2013 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Dillon County EMS
02.2009 - 10.2018
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Latta Rescue Squad
06.2007 - Current
Floor Supervisor/2nd Shift
Road Rescue
02.2002 - 02.2004
Quality Assurance
Crenlo
01.2001 - 07.2001
Fabrication Supervisor
Montone Trailers LLC
02.1996 - 02.2009
Team Leader
International Paper
03.1992 - 02.1996
Firefighter/Engineer
Latta Fire Department and Temperance Hill Fire Department
03.1991 - 11.2019
Laborer
Lane Wood Products
01.1988 - 03.1992
Certification - Advanced EMT
Pee Dee Regional EMS
Certification - EMT-Intermediate
Pee Dee Regional EMS
Certification - EMT-Basic
Pee Dee Regional EMS
High School Equivalency Diploma - GED
Dillon County Adult Education
Certification - Welding
Florence Darlington Technical College
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