Kurt Williams
Couva
Summary
-Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with six years of quality performance in patient-facing in EMS; three of those years working alongside a paramedic on an ALS unit with the national ambulance service [GMRTT]. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
-Proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of emergency life saving interventions.
-Skilled in EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago
03.2024 - Current
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Course Delivery Assistant/ Preceptor/ FTO
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Emergency Medical Technician
Global Medical Response
08.2018 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 811 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
Emergency Medical Technician
Archangel Ambulance Service/ Amalgamated Security Services Limited
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Avatar Ambulance Service
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Logistics Manager
CDS Transport Limited
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Paramedic
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago
04.2023
Certificate - EKG Technician
AMCA Via Ensafe Institute
San Fernando07.2022
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago
05.2017
Skills
-EMT Instructor and Skills Facilitator
-EMT Preceptor
-Basic Life Support Instructor
-EKG Technician
-Field Training Officer
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- EKG Technician
- Field Training Officer
References
Karla Reid-Pierre
CEO
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad and Tobago
1(868) 789-7720
Brian Taylor
Operations Manager
Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago
1(868) 683-6500
Timeline
Paramedic
Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago
03.2024 - Current
Course Delivery Assistant/ Preceptor/ FTO
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Global Medical Response
08.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Archangel Ambulance Service/ Amalgamated Security Services Limited
01.2018 - 07.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Avatar Ambulance Service
11.2017 - 01.2018
Logistics Manager
CDS Transport Limited
05.2011 - 07.2015
Advanced Diploma - Paramedic
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago
Certificate - EKG Technician
AMCA Via Ensafe Institute
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- EKG Technician
- Field Training Officer
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