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FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC / FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Summary
As an accomplished professional with more than 14 years of fire and EMS experience.  Twelve years as an accomplished Field Training Officer, knowledge and experiences were gained to hit the ground running and start making an immediate contribution right away.  Professional versed in addressing serious medical injuries and illnesses, providing life safety, preservation of property, training personnel, providing quality assurance, performing administrative duties, and providing excellent customer service. Progressively responsible and energetic paramedic with medical experience in a fast-paced and dynamic on-call environment.  Adept at addressing serious medical injuries and illnesses, providing life safety, community, and customer service.  
Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Sound decision maker
  • Critical thinker
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivated
  • Time management
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Planning
  • Teaching
  • Public speaking & Presentations
  • Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
Experience
Firefighter / Paramedic / Field Training Officer08/2004 to CurrentBedford Fire Department
  • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.  
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments while using critical thinking.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
  • Completed reports accurately and in a timely manner.
Paramedic - Emergency Department09/2012 to 06/2016Texas Health Resources AllianceFort Worth, TX
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Worked closely with physicians and nurses to provide appropriate and timely care to patients.
  • Acted as a liaison to EMS agencies bringing patients to the emergency department to ensure the best care for patients. 

Paramedic - Emergency Department04/2011 to 09/2012Medical Center of ArlingtonArlington, TX
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
Paramedic - Emergency Department10/2005 to 04/2011Cook Children's HospitalFort Worth, TX
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Performed continuing education regularly to provide the highest level of care to patients.
Accomplishments
  • Trained a highly productive team of 15 new staff paramedics over a 12-year period.
  • Assisted in developing the Field Training Program to meet the needs of our customers while ensuring integrity of the program.Member of EMS team that consistently met or exceeded emergency response goals during each fiscal year.
  • Member of Texas Task Force II, as a Rescue Specialist for six years.
  • Member of NEFDA Task Force for nine years.
  • Assisted with developing an early cancer detection program for Bedford Firefighters and across the nation.
  • President of Bedford Professional Firefighter's Association for almost four years, who has diligently fought for worker's compensation benefits for a deceased firefighter and his surviving spouse.
  • First paramedic in Dr. Yamada's system to successfully perform a cricothyrotomy and save a person's life with the procedure.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Health Studies05/2018Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TXHealth Studies
Business Administration & Management2014Tarrant County CollegeFort Worth, TX
Paramedic Certification2004Brookhaven Community College Farmers Branch, TX
Basic transfer coursesGrayson County CollegeDenison, TX
Technical Skills and Qualifications
  • Field Training Officer for 12 years
  • Driver/Operator Certification
  • Fire Instructor I
  • Fire Officer I
  • EMS Instructor
  • Hazmat Technician
  • Master Firefighter Certification
  • High-angle Rescue Technician
  • Trench Rescue Technician
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Confined Space Rescue Technician
  • Swift Water Rescue Technician
  • Swift Water Boat Operator
  • Rescue Systems I, II, III, & IV
Awards
*Medical Director's Award 2010 & 2011 *EMS Provider of the Year 2015 *Employee of the Year 2015 *Chief's Ownership Award 2016 *Keith Long First Responders Award 2017 *Medal of Merit 2015 *Medal of Merit 2005 *Merit Award 2005
Additional Information
An advocate of decreasing cancer in the fire service, and educating fire departments across the nation about awareness and early detection to save as many lives as possible.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Bedford Fire Department
  • Texas Health Resources Alliance
  • Medical Center of Arlington
  • Cook Children's Hospital

School Attended

  • Texas Woman's University
  • Tarrant County College
  • Brookhaven Community College
  • Grayson County College

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter / Paramedic / Field Training Officer
  • Paramedic - Emergency Department

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Health Studies 05/2018
    Business Administration & Management 2014
    Paramedic Certification 2004
    Basic transfer courses

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