Rob Chalmers
Powell River,BC
Summary
Experienced firefighter and respiratory therapist with a strong focus on patient assessment and emergency care. Skilled in effective communication and team leadership, ensuring high-quality support in critical situations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Kamloops Fire Rescue
Kamloops, British Columbia
1990.02 - 2018.05
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for effective action.
- Trained new recruits on firefighting procedures and safety protocols.
- Documented incident reports detailing response actions and outcomes for review.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
Respiratory Therapist
Associated Respiratory Services
Kamloops, British Columbia
1987.05 - 1990.02
- Administered respiratory treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Monitored patient responses during therapy sessions and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in respiratory care and patient interaction.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in medical records accurately.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Respiratory Therapist
Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, British Columbia
1985.05 - 1987.05
- Administered respiratory treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient responses during therapy sessions and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in respiratory care and patient interaction.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cariboo College
Kamloops, BC1985-05
Skills
- patient assessment
- critical care
- cardiopulmonary resuscitat
- healthcare collaboration
- patient education
- record keeping
- team leadership
- effective communication
- detail orientation
- situation analysis
- problem solving
- stress management
- Crew support
- Conflict resolution
- Safety and compliance
- Professional and mature
- Relationship building
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Firefighter
Kamloops Fire Rescue
1990.02 - 2018.05
Respiratory Therapist
Associated Respiratory Services
1987.05 - 1990.02
Respiratory Therapist
Royal Columbian Hospital
1985.05 - 1987.05
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cariboo College