Safety Technician, Paramedic

Heather Karvelat

*** *. **** **., **********, IL, 62226

504-***-**** *********@*****.***

Qualifications Profile

Results-driven, detail-oriented Safety Representative / Paramedic with strong track record of significantly increasing safety and compliance to reduce risks and enhance workflow efficiency.

Proven leadership in planning, managing, and implementing highly effective safety programs and SOPs for Oil / Gas, construction, and general industries.

Outstanding communication and collaboration strengths, able to interface with all ranges of cross-functional staff to evaluate and improve performance.

Expert trainer and presenter; convey information and new procedures in clear, concise manner.

Hold wide range of safety certifications, including Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Technician, SafeGulf, and Safety Training Supervisor certifications.

Highly trained and experienced in advanced emergency response and life support techniques; registered paramedic certified in CPR, ACLS, AMLS and PHTLS.

Technical proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and company databases and applications utilized to maintain key data and generate in-depth reports.

Possess knowledge of MMS, USCG, MARPOL, SOLAS and OSHA regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

Served as HSE Manager for Decon Task Forces GOM during the MC252 BP Spill and Clean-up.

Assisted as Adjunct Faculty at Southwestern IL College in the Fire Science and Paramedic Science Programs.

Professional Experience

Safety Representative / Paramedic 2001-2016

Remote MD, New Orleans, Louisiana (2013 to 2016)

Care Ambulance, New Orleans, Louisiana(2009 & 2012)

Industrial Safety Solutions (2010-2012)

Medic Systems, New Orleans, Louisiana (2010-2010)

Acadian Ambulance Service, New Orleans, Louisiana (2008-2010)

A-Med Ambulance, New Orleans Louisiana (2006-2008)

Northeast Louisiana Ambulance, Monroe, Louisiana (2005-2006)

Pinckneyville Ambulance Service, Pinckneyville, Illinois (2004-2005)

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL (2003-2004)

Abbott Ambulance, Belleville, Illinois (2002-2003)

Laughlin Ambulance, Troy, Illinois (2001-2002)

For multiple companies, served in dual capacities to monitor and enforce safety while delivering timely, lifesaving response to emergencies.

As Safety Representative, collaborated with various clients, key decision makers, and all levels of staff to ensure full operational safety and compliance. Oversaw orientation / training for as many as 130 team members. Communicated with client executives to review safety performance; identified areas of improvement and drove successful programs to deliver enhancements. Organized and led meetings. Evaluated worker activity and protective equipment to prevent injury; inspected equipment to mitigate machine failure. Performed daily walk-around and audits. Kept detailed records (Stop Cards) for daily, weekly, and long-term safety behavior. Documented accidents for investigations.

As Paramedic, provided emergency health care, quickly assessing situation and delivering appropriate treatment, including the use of wide range of medical technologies. Managed medical supply inventory and documentation such as care / clinic logs and forms submitted to review. Key contributions:

Consistently excelled in stressful situations, able to coordinate teams and take decisive action to support safety and overall company bottom-line.

Reduced on-site job injuries and accidents by as much as 60%.

Effectively collaborated with cross-functional staff and executive management from a variety of industries, including construction and oil / gas.

Constantly updated expertise of various industry-specific safety practices and machinery, including drilling, heavy lift, and well operations.

Drove the completion of special projects and programs with greatest quality and efficiency to exceed client expectations.

Utilize expertise to proactively identify safest and most effective processes, regularly establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be adopted company-wide.

Routinely provided a wide range of expertise for timely and user friendly project start-ups, as well as tear downs.

Habitually requested to return to projects as full time staff.

Educational Background

College coursework completed

Southwestern Illinois College – Belleville, IL

Certifications / Training

Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Technician ~ SafeGulf ~ Water Survival/HUET ~ Safety Training Supervisor ~ Occu-Medics (MPIC) ~ CPR ~ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ~ BOSIET/HUET/EBS ~Travel Safely by Boat ~ Swift-water Rescue Technician ~ Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) ~ Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Services ~ High Angle Rescue ~ AMLS ~ EPC~ B-CON ~ EMS Safety ~ Confined Space ~ Water Survival ~ Helicopter Landing Officer ~ MS Office Applications

Associations

NAEMT

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