William Schwitalla
Pine Mountain
Summary
A dedicated emergency medical provider with 10 years of experience; ranging over a multitude of different service areas and types, from non emergency transport to emergency 911 calls. My passion for this career has led me to obtain certifications from a state firefighter license, paramedic certification, WP-C, and many more. To this day I am still pursuing further education in obtaining a FP-C certification. Being committed to providing the best possible patient care and services rendered is my ultimate goal. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple situations with a positive attitude. I have willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Rescue/Paramedic
Harris County EMS
07.2022 - Current
- Response and patient transport to 911 calls for medical emergencies
- Response/transport/Paramedic intercept mutual aid 911 calls to surrounding counties
- Provided compassionate and evidenced based patient care following local and state protocols at the Paramedic level in the emergent setting
- Daily inventory/restocking/cleaning of ambulance equipment per local/state policies and procedures
- New hire field orientation and training
- Pt extrication and entanglement management with specialized rescue tools and procedures from MVC 911 calls and MVC mutual aid 911 calls
- Public relations events to include Touch-A-Truck events/Community gatherings/ Life jacket giveaways
- Event EMS incident commander and support at local rodeo/school football games/mass gathering events/ Horse Shows & Cross Country competitions/ Wake Boarding and Water Skiing competitions/ Steeplechase Events etc.
- Mountain Trail search and rescue
- Maintenance of a positive interagency relationship between local volunteer fire departments
- Body entrapment/recovery from MVCs and large bodies of water
- BLS/ACLS class instructor
- Formation and leadership of Harris County EMS Mountain Rescue Team
Volunteer Firefighter
Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
07.2022 - Current
- Response and assistance to EMS 911 calls in a volunteer setting
- Fire suppression in the residential/commercial/roadway/wildland setting
- Event Fire standby/suppression in mass gathering events to include Hot Air Balloon Festivals/ local triathlons/ Wake boarding & Waterskiing competitions/ Fireworks shows/ etc..
- Public relations and Fire Safety education events to include presentations to local church children/ Touch-A-Trucks/ local community gatherings and cook-offs/etc..
- Fire/SAR training and coordination to volunteer coworkers and surrounding agencies
- SAR/Trail Rescue assistance
- BLS class instruction and coordination
Paramedic/ Firefighter Paramedic/ Training Officer
Coweta County Fire & Rescue
09.2019 - Current
- Response and patient transport to 911 calls for medical emergencies
- Response and transport to 911 emergency hospital to hospital transfers.
- Response/transport/Paramedic intercept mutual aid 911 calls to surrounding counties
- Provided compassionate and evidenced based patient care following local and state protocols at the Paramedic level in the emergent setting
- Daily inventory/restocking/cleaning of ambulance equipment per local/state policies and procedures
- New hire field orientation and training
- Response and fire suppression to 911 calls in the residential/commercial/roadway settings
- Wild/domestic animal handling for 911 animal removal calls
- Pt extrication and entanglement management with specialized rescue tools and procedures from MVC 911 calls
- Public relations events to include presentations at elementary schools/ Touch-A-Truck events/ Mass BP checks at local churches and community center
- Event EMS support at local rodeo/school football games/mass gathering events/etc.
- EMT & AEMT teaching to new hires and students in the classroom setting to include chapter lectures/powerpoint presentations/hands on skill events/special presentations
- Clinical coordination and planning in the office setting
- BLS/ACLS class instructor
AEMT - Paramedic
Troup County AMR
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Response and patient transport to 911 calls for medical emergencies
- Response and transport to non emergency calls which included hospital-hospital transfers, non-ambulatory Dr's office visits, dialysis transports, and etc..
- Response and transport to emergency hospital to hospital transfers.
- Response/transport/Paramedic intercept mutual aid 911 calls to surrounding counties
- Provided compassionate and evidence based patient care following local and state protocols at the AEMT and Paramedic levels in emergent and non-emergent settings
- Daily inventory/restocking/cleaning of ambulance equipment per company/state policies and protocols
- Cleaning and basic inventory/restocking of local headquarters
- Occasional patient body recovery and transport to local morgue
- New hire field orientation and training
- Student training and company trained preceptor
- Long distance patient transport from different states to GA hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
Valley Veterinarian Assoc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Domestic/wild animal handling and care assistance under direct supervision of veterinarian in the office and field setting
- Exotic animal handling and care assistance under direct supervision of veterinarian in the office and field setting
- Cleaning and disenfection of animal crates, containers, surgical areas, surgical equipment, exam rooms, bathrooms, front desk, and animal living quarters
- Animal exercise for long stay patients
- Feeding and watering of all animals hospitalized
- Animal and veterinarian surgical equipment prep and surgical assistance
- Lawn maintenance and care for small, large, and mega areas
- Basic building and equipment maintenance
Cashier/Cutter
Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
- Operated cash register for cash transactions at accurate levels
- Direct food contact, measurement cuts, prepping, and packaging
- Provided event information to customers in a welcoming and friendly manner
Dish Washer
Fox's Pizza Den
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Washed and sanitized dishes of various sizes to a exceptional standard
- Stacking and equipment prep work in rotation of kitchen crew
- Answering phone and call-in order taking and direction
- Handling of financial transactions via credit card machine
- Dining/kitchen/office area clean up and sterilization to a restaurant standard
Park Ranger
Wild Animal Safari
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Domestic/wild/exotic animal care and handling on a large scale to include monkeys, rhinos, birds, deer, elk, giraffes, bears, tigers, panthers, snakes, alligators, etc..
- Food preparation and administration of varying diets to a variety of domestic/wild/exotic animals on a large scale
- Search and capture of loose animals of varying exotic species through out the park
- Search and capture of animals tagged for sale or transport of varying exotic species
- Plan and provide exotic animal education
- Provide and direct safe animal to customer contact
- Provide private walk-through and drive-through tours for stock holders families and friends
- Animal butchery for food and prepping for predatory animals on a large scale
- Farm equipment usage to include tractor work, chainsaws, and lawn care equipment
- Radio communication and monitoring
Education
High School Diploma -
Harris County High School
Certification - NREMT AEMT School
Harris County AEMT School
IBSC Certification - Wilderness Paramedicine in Austere Enviroments
WP-C Self-Study
12.2024
Certification - Swift Water Rescue Techniques
Columbus Fire & EMS Swiftwater Rescue Tech Course
05.2024
Certification - Fire Suppression
Coweta County Fire Recruit School
04.2021
Certification - NREMT Paramedicine
West Point Paramedic Program
01.2017
Skills
- Excellent bed-side manner
- Effective team leader and even better member
- Practiced, certified, and perfected BLS/ALS medical provider
- Tremendous pt historian
- Quick learner
- Willingness to work with everyone
- BLS/ACLS provider and instructor
- PALS provider
- EPC provider
- NREMT Paramedic
- GFSTC certified Firefighter 1&2
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- WP-C Provider
- Cooking
Additional Information
Letters of recommendation available upon request
Timeline
Rescue/Paramedic
Harris County EMS
07.2022 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
07.2022 - Current
Paramedic/ Firefighter Paramedic/ Training Officer
Coweta County Fire & Rescue
09.2019 - Current
AEMT - Paramedic
Troup County AMR
02.2014 - 09.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Valley Veterinarian Assoc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Cashier/Cutter
Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights
10.2011 - 01.2012
Dish Washer
Fox's Pizza Den
06.2011 - 10.2011
Park Ranger
Wild Animal Safari
05.2009 - 08.2011
Certification - NREMT AEMT School
Harris County AEMT School
Certification - Swift Water Rescue Techniques
Columbus Fire & EMS Swiftwater Rescue Tech Course
Certification - Fire Suppression
Coweta County Fire Recruit School
Certification - NREMT Paramedicine
West Point Paramedic Program
High School Diploma -
Harris County High School
IBSC Certification - Wilderness Paramedicine in Austere Enviroments
WP-C Self-Study
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