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Bryden Ouwendyk

VINELAND,ON

Summary

Career Probationary Firefighter

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Lincoln Fire And Rescue Services
11.2021 - Current
  • Safely operating vehicles, including personal and fire department vehicles, in response to emergencies.
  • Using appropriate firefighting techniques and equipment to control and extinguish fires.
  • Assisting in motor vehicle accidents with the ability to perform vehicular extrication using specialized tools and equipment such as jaws of life, hydraulic rams, cutters, and spreaders.
  • Providing emergency medical assistance after carefully assessing the scene and patient.
  • Documenting and recording details of events occurring during emergencies.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of personal and other sensitive information and performing duties in a mature, respectful manner when in the homes and businesses of the community.
  • Confidently talking to victims and bystanders on scene during emergencies to gather important information, while maintaining control over the situation as a member of the response team.
  • Coping with a high level stress and performing all duties efficiently and accurately during emergencies.
  • Following orders given by the commanding officer and/or ambulance personnel on scene.
  • Assisting with clean up and the return of equipment to service after an emergency.
  • Actively participating in ongoing maintenance of vehicles, hall and equipment, including weekly safety checks.
  • Maintaining an excellent record of attendance in responding to calls during the day or night, weekends and holidays, and attending weekly training meetings.
  • Regularly attending training to ensure certifications are up to date and new skills are acquired.
  • Keeping all equipment, including Personal Protective Equipment in excellent working condition.
  • Volunteering in community fundraising events through the Lincoln Firefighter Association

Carpenter

Local 18 Carpenter's Union
05.2010 - Current
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills in high-risk/stressful situations
  • Interpreting and explaining the Occupational Health and Safety Act to employees
  • Working as foreman to lead and gain co-operation of employees
  • Utilizing excellent communication skills – verbal and written
  • Working in various seasonal weather situations
  • Working with multicultural populations
  • Experience operating heavy machinery.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.

Project Manager/Site Supervisor

Levi Developments
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated with multiple construction trades to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Registered Nurse

Hamilton Health Sciences
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Volunteer

Macassa Lodge
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • Engaged with and listened to elderly residents who were not seen often by family.
  • Helped to get residents ready for their physio therapy appointments.
  • Facilitated and engaged in activities with residents as part of their occupational therapy.

Carpenter/ Site Supervisor

Lincoln Construction
06.2005 - 08.2009
  • Working with clients to build their custom homes
  • Obtaining permits from the municipality
  • Meeting on-site with building inspectors and safety inspectors
  • Scheduling various trades.

Youth Leader

Harbour Fellowship Church
09.2003 - 12.2011
  • Facilitate weekly large and small group meetings with youth grades 6-12.
  • Listen, mentor and build trustworthy relationships with youth in crisis.
  • Rationally and intuitively assess the needs, and recommended professional help when necessary to be responsible with appropriate care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Mohawk-McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

Pre-Health Sciences (University) Diploma -

Niagara College

Certified Red-Seal Carpenter -

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges And Trades

Construction Engineering Technician -

Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario

Skills

  • Strong construction background
  • Efficient critical thinking skills
  • Self-directed learner with commitment to ongoing education
  • Effective leadership, team work, and conflict resolution skills
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring
  • Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
  • Oral and written communication
  • Problem solving and decision making skills

Certification

  • NFPA 1001 - Level 1 and 2
  • NFPA 1072 - Hazardous Materials - Operations
  • Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
  • Confined Spaces Training
  • Valid D-Z with zero demerit points
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
  • W.H.M.I.S.
  • GPA : Gentle Persuasive Approaches.
  • Forklift Safety
  • Powered Elevating Work Platforms
  • Construction Health and Safety - Basic
  • Hoisting and Rigging
  • Scaffolding Systems - Tube and clamp
  • Level 12 Swimming through Red Cross

Timeline

Firefighter

Lincoln Fire And Rescue Services
11.2021 - Current

Project Manager/Site Supervisor

Levi Developments
01.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Hamilton Health Sciences
07.2016 - 01.2017

Volunteer

Macassa Lodge
10.2013 - 04.2014

Carpenter

Local 18 Carpenter's Union
05.2010 - Current

Carpenter/ Site Supervisor

Lincoln Construction
06.2005 - 08.2009

Youth Leader

Harbour Fellowship Church
09.2003 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Mohawk-McMaster University

Pre-Health Sciences (University) Diploma -

Niagara College

Certified Red-Seal Carpenter -

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges And Trades

Construction Engineering Technician -

Mohawk College

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