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William Mears

San Diego,CA

Summary

Compassionate and experienced healthcare support professional with a background in emergency medical services and hospital-based care. Known for staying calm in high-stress environments, delivering hands-on support, and working collaboratively with clinical teams. Seeking to bring strong clinical and interpersonal skills to a Patient Care Assistant role within an acute care setting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA ED

Scripps Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Patient Transporter

Scripps Mercy Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Duties include transporting patients to various areas of the hospital in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Working as a team with other transporters, nurses, doctors, etc.
  • Monitor patient conditions during transport, reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly upon arrival.
  • Maintain cleanliness of transport equipment.

EMT

Person County EMS
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Duties include maintenance of ambulance and base, helping and protecting the public, and continually learning about EMS to always improve my education.
  • I excel with working through people of all ranks within Public Safety and have been told I’m a pleasure to work with.
  • I believe EMS is all about teamwork so I try my best to help everyone when I can whether that is with base duties or assisting on a 911 call that may need another set of hands to help with the situation.
  • I learn quickly and have been told by management and peers that I’m a good student/ co-worker that thrives on learning more about the profession so that I may help others around me more beneficially.

EMT

Caldwell Fire Department
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Responding to emergency calls including fire and EMS, working fast and efficiently, caring for patients in troubling situations, tending and maintaining EMS and fire equipment.
  • Attended training events including topics and experiences such as operating fire fighting equipment, extricating patients from motor vehicle accidents, and search and rescue training which included practice exercises in full turnout gear.

Lowe’s Home Improvement
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Duties included working with a team in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines on each project, working closely with the public, and operating heavy machinery and power tools.
  • Comfortable working at excessive heights using extension ladders and harnessed equipment such as order pickers and Ballymore’s.
  • Received regular safety training and was awarded a Lowe’s Safe reward for showing ability to follow safety regulations.
  • Lifted heavy objects consistently daily.

Lowe’s Home Improvement
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Duties included working with customers consistently and multitasking throughout the day.
  • Deescalated stressful situations for irate customers, maintained strict attention to detail, and identified creative solutions during high pressure moments.
  • Recognized for working well in a team setting and independently.

Intern

Walt Disney World
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Duties throughout the day consisted of dealing with disgruntled guests and dispatching busses whenever there were unforeseen circumstances.
  • Learned bus, boat, and monorail systems and routes throughout Disney World to enable fast and efficient travel for guests.
  • Routinely helped disabled customers with securing appropriate and safe transportation.
  • Participated in safety training, customer training, and logistics training.

Education

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program -

American Heart Association
08.2026

EMT qualification

Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
05.2022

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Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
06.2017

Skills

  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Emergency response
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Continuing education
  • Compassionate care
  • Emotional support

Timeline

PCA ED

Scripps Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Patient Transporter

Scripps Mercy Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025

EMT

Person County EMS
08.2022 - 08.2023

EMT

Caldwell Fire Department
08.2021 - 07.2023

Lowe’s Home Improvement
04.2019 - 06.2021

Lowe’s Home Improvement
02.2018 - 04.2019

Intern

Walt Disney World
07.2017 - 12.2017

EMT qualification

Piedmont Community College

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Guilford College

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program -

American Heart Association

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