SETH HANDY
Bethlehem
Summary
Dedicated, hard working employee with a spectacular ability to work in a dynamic environment. Timely and familiar with emergency services in the prehospital setting. I focus on high-quality care for all of my patients while maintaining a good rapport with crews and ER staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant/Paramedic
Barrow County Fire
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
- Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
Paramedic
Walton County EMS
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Activated intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs or to replace lost fluids
- Assisted in maintaining ambulance inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available for emergencies
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities in high stress situations
- Restored and stabilized heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients
- Assessed call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol
- Initiated advanced and basic life support by following protocols and physician orders
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and effectively respond to medical emergencies
- Performed endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient
- Protected confidential information about patients through adherence to HIPAA regulations
- Communicated with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback
- Communicated with facility to receive medical direction and provide critical information
- Reported essential changes in patient’s condition to medical staff in order to ensure efficient and comprehensive care
- Implemented infection control measures while providing medical assistance in hazardous environments
- Participated in continuing education courses related to paramedicine and EMS operations
- Provided emotional support to victims during traumatic events such as accidents or natural disasters
- Performed CPR, splinting, wound care, intravenous therapy and other life saving techniques as needed
- Collaborated closely with law enforcement officers while responding to emergency calls
- Established a strong rapport with patients and their families while providing compassionate care
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues by displaying a professional attitude at all times
- Monitored trauma, critical and cardiac patients while appropriately responding to symptoms before hospital arrival
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient care activities using electronic health records system
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gwinnett County Fire And Emergency Services
09.2015 - 10.2021
- Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service
- Provided first aid care as needed at the scene of an incident or accident
- Communicated effectively with victims or bystanders during rescue operations or other stressful situations
- Monitored radio frequencies for incoming calls from dispatch center regarding incidents requiring response
- Participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at educating citizens about fire prevention methods
- Conducted regular drills for firefighters to ensure proficiency in responding to various types of emergencies
- Participated in public education programs related to fire prevention, hazard recognition and emergency preparedness
- Employed effective communication techniques when working with other members of the team during an emergency situation
- Operated vehicles such as pumpers, ladder trucks, ambulances and other specialized apparatus with precision
- Monitored weather conditions and fire behavior to inform containment strategy
- Inspected and maintained self-contained breathing apparatus and hazardous material detection devices
- Utilized hazard and risk assessment techniques to form incident analysis
- Participated in drills and training on techniques, operations and use of equipment
- Trained new firefighters in safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment
- Performed fire control and suppression activities to reduce hazards
- Utilized specialized tools such as ladders, hoses and axes to extinguish fires quickly and safely
- Responded quickly to requests for assistance from police officers or paramedics at the scene of an accident or disaster
- Developed plans for mitigating hazardous conditions that could lead to a dangerous situation
- Maintained accurate records of all firefighting activities, equipment maintenance and inspections
- Assisted paramedics in advanced life support by lifting and placing patients on stretchers and ambulances
Contract Manager
Fedex
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Researched industry trends in order to develop competitive pricing models for services rendered under contract terms
- Facilitated communication between external parties involved in ongoing negotiations
- Enforced adherence to contractual deadlines by monitoring progress against milestones
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors to ensure timely completion of projects
- Evaluated changes in market conditions which may affect current or future contracts
- Advised senior management on best practices for managing contractual relationships
- Analyzed existing contracts to identify areas requiring improvement or modification
- Conducted research and analysis on contract performance, including cost trends, service levels, and compliance issues
- Worked with vendors and contractors to promptly resolve claims against suppliers
- Assisted in review of invoices and resolution of discrepancies, investigating issues early on and taking appropriate action
- Created and implemented cost-reduction strategies and savings plans by analyzing prior performance metrics
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Gwinnett County Fire Academy
Dacula, GA01.2017
Skills
- Safe and efficient apparatus operation
- Training and educating newly hired employees
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Adult Laryngoscopes
- Treatment Documentation
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Drug Inventory Management
- Patient Data Analysis
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Heart Monitoring
- Neurological Assessments
- Medical History Recording
- Lower Extremity Traction Devices
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Oxygen Equipment
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Patient Condition Observation
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Immobilization
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Prehospital Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Ambulance Transport
- Ability To Multitask
- Time Management
- Team Player
Certification
- Class F License
- NPQ FAO
- Ga Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PHTLS
Timeline
Sergeant/Paramedic
Barrow County Fire
08.2022 - 12.2024
Paramedic
Walton County EMS
02.2021 - 02.2024
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gwinnett County Fire And Emergency Services
09.2015 - 10.2021
Contract Manager
Fedex
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Class F License
- NPQ FAO
- Ga Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PHTLS
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Gwinnett County Fire Academy
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