Robert Guest
North Versailles
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with over 14 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of paramedicine. Resourceful Paramedic offering over 14 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Serice
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
North Versailles Fire/EMS
2019.02 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service
2018.12 - 2019.02
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
NorthWest EMS
2014.12 - 2018.02
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Clairton Fire/EMS
2013.10 - 2014.12
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Murrysville Medic One
2012.05 - 2013.10
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Sewickley Township Community Ambulance
2011.09 - 2012.05
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Woodland Hills EMS
2010.03 - 2011.12
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service
2010.05 - 2011.09
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service
2009.07 - 2010.03
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
EMT-Basic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service
2008.03 - 2009.07
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions during emergency situations.
- Enhanced teamwork efficiency by effectively collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and police officers in high-stress environments.
- Reduced response times by maintaining a well-organized ambulance stocked with necessary supplies for various emergency scenarios.
- Increased patient satisfaction by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and clear communication during medical emergencies.
- Ensured scene safety by quickly evaluating potential hazards and taking appropriate precautions to protect patients, bystanders, and team members.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Maintained professional competence through ongoing education, training sessions, and skills evaluations to deliver the highest quality patient care possible.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
EMT-Basic
North Huntingdon EMS/RESCUE
2006.06 - 2008.03
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions during emergency situations.
- Enhanced teamwork efficiency by effectively collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and police officers in high-stress environments.
- Reduced response times by maintaining a well-organized ambulance stocked with necessary supplies for various emergency scenarios.
- Increased patient satisfaction by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and clear communication during medical emergencies.
- Ensured scene safety by quickly evaluating potential hazards and taking appropriate precautions to protect patients, bystanders, and team members.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Maintained professional competence through ongoing education, training sessions, and skills evaluations to deliver the highest quality patient care possible.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
United States Navy
United States Navy, USN
1985.09 - 2005.09
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwin Senior High School
Irwin, PA06.1983
Skills
- Medical History Collection
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Emergency Response
- Ambulance Transfer
- Patient Transport
- Medication Administration
- Airway Management
- CPR
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- AHA CPR, ACLS, PALS
- Hazmat Operations, BVR, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Paramedic
North Versailles Fire/EMS
2019.02 - Current
Paramedic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service
2018.12 - 2019.02
Paramedic
NorthWest EMS
2014.12 - 2018.02
Paramedic
Clairton Fire/EMS
2013.10 - 2014.12
Paramedic
Murrysville Medic One
2012.05 - 2013.10
Paramedic
Sewickley Township Community Ambulance
2011.09 - 2012.05
Paramedic
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service
2010.05 - 2011.09
Paramedic
Woodland Hills EMS
2010.03 - 2011.12
Paramedic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service
2009.07 - 2010.03
EMT-Basic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service
2008.03 - 2009.07
EMT-Basic
North Huntingdon EMS/RESCUE
2006.06 - 2008.03
United States Navy
United States Navy, USN
1985.09 - 2005.09
Paramedic
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Serice
High School Diploma -
Norwin Senior High School
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- AHA CPR, ACLS, PALS
- Hazmat Operations, BVR, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
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