David S. Bremner

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Manteno, Illinois 60950

Home Phone 815-***-****

Cell 815-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

I am searching for a position that will provide satisfying challenges

and a good growth potential with a long-term relationship in

mind.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I am the type of person who needs to learn. With this in mind, I

have always pursued my education and always will. I have

extensive training (both at the college/trade school level and

real world experience) and I look forward to keeping current and

maintaining my educational growth. I am reliable, dependable and

ethically strong. I am not afraid to take the initiative when

things need to be done.

EDUCATION:

June 1982 Graduated High School at Lincoln-Way Community High

School in New Lenox, Illinois. Classes were geared

towards a technical related future, such as,

Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and

Drafting.

June 1990 Graduated College at Joliet Junior College in

Joliet, Illinois with a major in Automated Systems

and a minor in Electronics with classes in Computer

Science, Robotics, Industrial Electricity,

Programmable Controllers, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and

Drafting.

June 1993 Graduated Trade School at Foley-Belsaw Institute of

Locksmithing with extra courses in Safes, Advanced

Automotive Locksmithing, Foreign Automotive

Locksmithing, Access Control Systems, Fire and

Burglary Systems.

June 2000 Graduated Kankakee Valley Fire Academy with courses

covering Fire Behavior, Fire Suppression and

Prevention, Rescue Techniques, Engine Company

Operations, Truck Company Operations, Tanker

Operations, Vehicle and Machinery Extrication,

Emergency Medical First Responder Tactics, Hazardous

Materials Response, Trench & Confined Space Rescue

Tactics, Building Construction and Collapse.

May 2002 Kankakee Community College / Provena St. Mary's

Hospital

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) program. Resulting in

Illinois State EMT-B licensure

May 2004 Kankakee Community College / Provena St. Mary's

Hospital

Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) program.

Resulting in Illinois State EMT-P licensure

July 2009 Graduated Kankakee Community College in Kankakee,

Illinois with a major in Paramedic Supervision and a

minor in LPN

CERTIFICATIONS:

. Joliet Junior College

Associates Degree in Automated Systems

Industrial Electrician

Electro/Mechanical Operations

Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting

. Kankakee Community College

Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic

LPN

. Foley Belsaw Institute

Locksmith

Fire & Burglar alarm systems

High Security Systems

Automotive Systems

. State of Illinois:

Licensed Locksmith

Certified Fire Fighter III

Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer

Certified Fire Instructor - Level 1

Certified C.E.R.T. Instructor

Licensed Emergency Medical Technician - "P"

Certified Hazardous Materials - Operations

Level

Vertical Rescue Specialist Level 1

Certified Tactical Rescue

Certified Bio-Terrorism Response

Certified Trench Rescue

Certified Confined Space Rescue

State of Illinois PHTLS (pre-hospital trauma

life support)

State of Illinois PALS (pediatric advanced life

support)

State of Illinois ACLS (advanced cardiac life

support)

Licensed Practical Nurse

. Red Cross

Red Cross CPR/AED First Aid Instructor

. American Heart Association CPR/AED

. Former Member Kankakee County Fire

investigation Task Force

. Former Member Kankakee County Tactical Rescue

Team

EMPLOYMENT:

Aug, 2010-Present Licensed Practical Nurse - State of

Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Under direct supervision, performs a

variety of practical nursing functions for

the physically and mentally ill or

mentally handicapped in a state hospital

or clinic; performs nursing procedures and

activities such as administering

medications and injections, and a

substantial amount of related patient care

work. Observes, records, and reports to

physicians and registered nurses the

symptoms, reactions and changes in the

condition of patients; maintains required

nursing notes, charts, and records.

Responsible for administering medication

and injections, taking and recording

patient temperatures, pulse, respiration

and blood pressure, and applying and

changing bandages, setting up I.V.'s and

transfusions; provides for the emotional

and physical comfort and safety of

patients by assisting patients with the

activities of daily living with special

attention on items bearing therapeutic

significance; talks with, motivates, and

encourages patients in order to promote

their treatment and development.

Sept, 2010-Present Licensed Practical Nurse - Mollen

Immunization clinics

Independently, operate and participate in

seasonal immunization clinics in retail,

commercial and industrial locations.

Duties include patient education,

administration of immunizations, process

patients insurance paperwork, handle cash

payments and be prepared to handle adverse

reactions in the field.

May, 2010-Present Licensed Practical Nurse -

Accessible Healthcare

Provide on-site home health care for

Medicare recipients, Hospice patients,

homebound patients and those whose medical

care is best served in the home. Duties

include administering medication and

injections, taking and recording patient

temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood

pressure, and applying and changing

bandages, setting up I.V.'s and

transfusions; provides for the emotional

and physical comfort and safety of

patients by assisting patients with the

activities of daily living with special

attention on items bearing therapeutic

significance; talks with, motivates, and

encourages patients in order to promote

their treatment and development.

Jan, 2008-July 2010 Mental Health Technician- State of

Illinois Dept. of Human Services

Provide safety and security for residents

with developmental disabilities and mental

illnesses. Provide first aid and assist

medical staff in medical procedures and

emergencies. Execute rehabilitational,

habitational, and behavioral programs.

Assist residents with educational,

emotional, recreational and behavioral

issues. Assist occupational, physical,

speech and psychological therapists in

assessment and treatment of conditions and

disabilities.

Dec 2005-Dec 2008 Firefighter 3/Paramedic/Engineer-

Monee Fire Protection District

Monee, Illinois. This includes fire

prevention and suppression, rescue,

vehicle and machinery extrication,

hazardous materials response, trench &

confined space rescue, water/ice rescue,

Patient treatment and transport, driving

and operating emergency vehicles, business

and residential fire code inspections,

public relations and education.

July, 2005-May 2008 E.R. Tech/Paramedic/Sheath Pull

Tech/Occupational Medical Tech-Riverside

Hospital

This position involves all aspects of

patient care. I was responsible for

triage, taking vitals, transport, patient

comfort measures, IV starts,

immunizations, Phlebotomy Blood draws,

Blood gas analysis tests, Urine and

pregnancy tests, wound cultures, strept

tests, STD tests, flu cultures, hearing

and vision screenings, D.O.T drug &

alcohol testing and many other tests. I am

also responsible for wound care,

bandaging, splinting, assisting nurses and

doctors with sutures, chest tube and

central line insertion, taking EKGs, and

have been accepted as a member of the

hospitals hazmat team.

April, 2005-April 2006 Industrial Firefighter/EMT/Engineer -

Kurtz Paramedic Services

(Outside contract between Kurtz Paramedic

Services and Flint Hills Resources

"formerly Amoco Chemical")This includes

fire suppression, rescue, vehicle and

machinery extrication, hazardous materials

response, trench & confined space rescue,

water/ice rescue, Patient treatment and

transport, driving and operating emergency

vehicles. Fire extinguisher and equipment

inspection and repair, Employee physicals

and Employee training in fire service

responses

Feb, 2005-Aug, 2005 Medic - Med-Care Ambulance Service

EMT-B. This position includes Patient

treatment and transport, using emergency

vehicles, in the pre-hospital emergent

setting. Also, equipment restocking,

equipment and vehicle maintenance, record

keeping, filling out patient care forms

and other duties as assigned.

- This position was held in order to

complete my paramedic program ride time

October, 1999- June 2005 Firefighter/EMT - Manteno Fire

Protection District

Paid-on-call Firefighter. This includes

fire suppression, rescue, vehicle and

machinery extrication, hazardous materials

response, trench & confined space rescue,

water/ice rescue, Patient treatment and

transport, driving and operating emergency

vehicles

REFERENCES:

Chief Scott O'Brien

Manteno Fire Dept.

13 S. Walnut

Manteno, Illinois 60950

1-815- 468-6619

Former Chief Stephen Wilder

Bradley Fire Dept.

1-815-***-****

Bradley, Illinois 60915

Captain Tom Rosan

Kankakee Twsp Fir Dept.

Kankakee, Illinois

1-708-***-****

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