William Neufeld
Edgewood,New Mexico
Summary
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for a position at your agency. I am a dedicated and hardworking paramedic... Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Twenty-Five years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/Paramedic - Fire Department and EMS
Torrance County Fire Department
05.2023 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate firefighting and EMS teams during emergency incidents, including fire suppression, rescue operations, and advanced medical care
- Provide comprehensive pre-hospital medical care, including advanced life support, medication administration, and critical care interventions to patients in various emergency situations
- Assume command at emergency scenes, making strategic decisions to manage both fire and medical operations effectively while ensuring team safety and operational efficiency
- Lead, mentor, and train fire and EMS personnel on emergency response techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage to ensure high performance and adherence to standards
- Oversee the deployment and utilization of firefighting and medical equipment, ensuring readiness and proper maintenance for optimal performance during emergencies.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Paramedic
Presbyterian
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted providers in treating emergency patients within the scope of practice as a licensed paramedic
- Calculated and administered medications, while considering factors such as interactions, patients weight, and concentration of the drug
- Started IV therapy on patients of all ages
- Performed EKGs on patients of all ages
- Obtained information from the patient required to check in, assess vital signs and document all medical history while preparing the patient for the medical procedures and diagnostic imaging to aid providers in faster diagnosis and treatment
- Certified in suturing and ortho splinting.
EMT/Paramedic
Superior Ambulance
09.2009 - 11.2021
- Safely respond to emergencies I was dispatched to
- Quickly and efficiently perform both basic and advanced assessments on the condition of the patient
- Initiate a plan of care and emergency medical care based on the assessments completed
- Competent in applying and interpreting EKGs and administering care appropriately based on the EKG findings
- Efficiently start and maintain an active IV site on most individuals from pediatric patients to geriatric patients
- Created a team environment in the ambulance by allowing my partner to assist in caring for patients and educating my partner on different circumstances and treatments
- Trained to operate IV pumps, ventilators, SAED with 12 lead EKG and capnography, IO drill.
FF/EMT
City of Moriarty Fire Department
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Worked as an EMT-I/Firefighter running rural 911 EMS and Fire calls
- Also had the responsibility of inspecting fire equipment and ensuring all fire apparatus are operational and fully stocked
- Cleaned and stocked ambulance
- Cleaned the fire station and kept everything in order
- Filed required paperwork in the state's online system
- Performed hydrant testing and maintenance.
Education
Medical Training - Paramedicine
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM01.2012
Firefighter Training - Firefighting
New Mexico Firefighter Training Academy
Socorro, NMSkills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Firefighting Equipment Operation
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Incident Command System
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques
- Wildland Firefighting
Certification
- NREMT-P
- NM licensed EMT-P
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Volunteer Experience
- TORRANCE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT 3, Moriarty, NM, District Fire Chief, 07/2009, 12/2016, I managed and ran two fire stations with personnel and equipment. I managed multiple offices and submitted the required paperwork for the state. I was responsible for completing inventories regularly and ordering necessary supplies and equipment. I was responsible for the safety of all personnel in the department and developed and executed training of personnel to ensure everyone was safe and effective on calls. I responded to rural 911 EMS and Fire calls and was the only paramedic in the department.
- Moriarty Fire Department, Moriarty, NM, 01/1999, 05/2008, Run rural 911 EMS and Fire calls
Timeline
Lieutenant/Paramedic - Fire Department and EMS
Torrance County Fire Department
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Presbyterian
12.2021 - 05.2023
EMT/Paramedic
Superior Ambulance
09.2009 - 11.2021
FF/EMT
City of Moriarty Fire Department
05.2008 - 08.2009
Medical Training - Paramedicine
Santa Fe Community College
Firefighter Training - Firefighting
New Mexico Firefighter Training Academy
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