Zachary Sherman
Hope Valley,RI
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatcher
Westerly Dispatch
Westerly, RI
08.2020 - Current
- Received and dispatched calls for emergency services.
- Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between personnel in the field and dispatch office.
- Created daily reports detailing response times, call volumes, and other pertinent information.
- Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
- Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
- Trained employees on triaging and dispatching procedures to properly handle daily calls.
EMT- Cardiac
Hope Valley Ambulancw\e
Hope Valley, RI
07.2017 - Current
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
EMT
Westerly Ambulance
Westerly RI, RI
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
- Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
EMT
Alert Ambulance
Wakefield, RI
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
EMT
Med Tech Ambulance
Warwick, RI
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
Grill Cook
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
Richmond, RI
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Prepared a variety of foods including salads, sandwiches and entrees using established recipes.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
Education
EMT- Cardiac -
Windward Consulting
Charlestown, RI06-2021
EMT- Basic -
Ozga EMS
Johnston, RI11-2018
High School Diploma -
Chariho High School
Wood River Junction, RI06-2017
Skills
- Good communicator
- Critical thinker
- Improving operations
- Schedule Coordination
- Geographical knowledge
- Training new hires
- Stress Tolerance
- Work Order Management
Certification
- RI Drivers License
- National Registered Advanced EMT
- RI EMT- Cardiac
- RI ERS Intubation
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dispatcher
Westerly Dispatch
08.2020 - Current
EMT
Westerly Ambulance
12.2019 - 07.2021
EMT
Alert Ambulance
05.2019 - 09.2020
EMT
Med Tech Ambulance
02.2019 - 06.2019
EMT- Cardiac
Hope Valley Ambulancw\e
07.2017 - Current
Grill Cook
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
05.2016 - 02.2019
EMT- Cardiac -
Windward Consulting
EMT- Basic -
Ozga EMS
High School Diploma -
Chariho High School
- RI Drivers License
- National Registered Advanced EMT
- RI EMT- Cardiac
- RI ERS Intubation
- CPR
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