Michael Brian Sutherland
Gastonia,United States
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Paramedic/Safety Professional
Parachute Consulting, LLC
Houston, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and strhers.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Conducted safety inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and protocols to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Provided training on safe work practices to employees in a variety of settings.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
- Created reports detailing safety activities, such as incident investigations, audits, and training sessions.
- Evaluated existing safety programs for effectiveness, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
- Assisted with the development of emergency response plans to prepare workers for hazardous situations.
- Reviewed job descriptions and tasks for potential hazards prior to assigning personnel duties.
- Coordinated employee return-to-work programs following medical leave due to injury or illness.
- Participated in regular meetings with management teams to discuss safety initiatives.
- Interpreted regulations from governing agencies like OSHA and NFPA 70E.
- Prepared presentations on safety topics for management staff and workers alike.
- Researched best practices from industry peers regarding worker protection strategies.
Paramedic
Catawba County Emergency Services
Newton, NC
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Site Safety Paramedic
HV Occupational Health and Safety
Friendswood, TX
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide medical support to a given site and to educate all craft members on life sustaining measure.
- Interact with the client, craft members along with local emergency services to insure site safety.
- Promote conversation to create a healthy working relationship before any emergency situation happens.
HSE Paramedic
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, DC
05.2012 - 07.2018
- Company Safety officer. Conducted safety audits of all buildings and sleeping quarters.
- Corrected or created work orders for any repairs or deficits.
- Investigated any auto accidents, when on base or off, for Kuwait bases.
- Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC05.2014
Paramedic Certification - EMT-Paramedic
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC01.2008
Skills
- Evaluations and reporting
- Work process analysis
- Emergency situations
- Safety training
- Vehicle safety
- Safety documentation and materials
- Active listening
- Leadership
- Critical thinking while in stressful situations
- Collaboration
- Healthcare experience since 1991
- EMT since 2006
- Paramedic since 2008
- Direct Patient Care
- Safety Protocols
Certification
- Paramedic NREMT, SC, OK, OH, WY
- OSHA-30
- NFPA 70E
- American Heart Assoc. BLS, ACLS and BLS instructor.
- DOT UA tester
Additional Information
- Various bases in the country of Kuwait 2012-2018
- 2021 Blue Canyon 2 Re-power.
- 2021 Glass Sands, New construction
- 2021 TG East New construction
- 2022 Timber Road and Blue Harvest Solar-EDP Safety
- 2022 ExxonMobil- Shute creek CO2 project
Accomplishments
- EDPR- "Walk the Talk" award-6-30-22- Quarterly Company wide Safety award.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HSE Paramedic/Safety Professional
Parachute Consulting, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Site Safety Paramedic
HV Occupational Health and Safety
06.2021 - 11.2021
Paramedic
Catawba County Emergency Services
10.2018 - 10.2022
HSE Paramedic
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
05.2012 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Davidson County Community College
Paramedic Certification - EMT-Paramedic
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
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