Keith Bartelotte
Lieutenant Paramedic
843-***-**** ***********@*******.*** Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly skilled and experienced professional adept at providing outstanding medical care in emergency and out-of- hospital settings. Proficient in responding to 911 calls, performing life-saving treatments and coordinating patient care with other healthcare professionals. Committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based patient care. Dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong background in pre-hospital care, patient assessment, and medical treatment. Recognized for ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations. Strong commitment to providing efficient and effective patient care. Accomplished professional versed in providing life-saving medical attention to patients in emergency situations. Extensive knowledge of assessment, triage, and emergency medical response. Possesses a demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively in highly stressful and chaotic environments. EXPERIENCE
LIEUTENANT/PARAMEDIC, Myrtle Beach, SC
City of Myrtle Beach, September 2001-April 2023
Reviewed incident reports submitted by officers on duty; provided guidance when necessary regarding appropriate response tactics.
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Provided leadership and direction to staff in a Fire Department setting overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
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• Trained new Firefighters on departmental policies and procedures pertaining to emergency response.
• Ensured effective communication between fire crews in order to coordinate efforts during emergency situations. Supervised a team of firefighters in their day-to-day duties ensuring that they followed established protocol at all times.
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Performed routine maintenance tasks on firefighting gear such as checking air tanks pressure gauges or replacing hoses prior to use.
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Developed and implemented training program for new fire lieutenants to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
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Maintained accurate records of daily operations including incident reports, shift logs, personnel evaluations, training certifications and other pertinent documents.
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Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
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• Assisted in developing standard operating procedures related to firefighter safety protocols. Coordinated emergency response activities including directing the deployment of personnel, responding to medical emergencies, extinguishing fires, and rescuing victims from hazardous environments.
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• Utilized advanced problem solving skills when addressing complex issues arising during emergency situations.
• Provided emergency medical care to the public at the Paramedic level.
• precepted and trained new paramedics.
previewed medical charts as part of a quality control program to ensure the public received outstanding medical care.
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FIREFIGHTER, Houston, TX
KBR, February 2000-March 2002
• Coordinated firefighting operations in a contingency location In support of the US Army. Assisted In creating a 5 station department in Kosovo/Macedonia in support of Task Force Falcon peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
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• Created and taught a fire academy to host country nationals to the level of IFSAC Driver Operator.
• responded to crash, structural, wildland as well as hazardous materials incidents.
• Coordinated operations between 5 geographically isolated fire stations in a contingency location.
• Conducted Fire investigation for cause.
• conducted building inspections and pre fire planning. FIREFIGHTER, Del Rio, TX
United States Air Force, March 1995-March 1999
• Investigated fire causes and origins.
• Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service.
• Reported on building inspections to address fire hazards and code violations.
• Performed fire control and suppression activities to reduce hazards.
• Participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at educating citizens about fire prevention methods.
• Operated vehicles such as pumpers, ladder trucks, ambulances and other specialized apparatus with precision.
• Performed routine maintenance on firefighting equipment such as pumps, hydrants and hoses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials safety procedures, including the proper use of protective gear.
• Utilized hazard and risk assessment techniques to form incident analysis. Employed effective communication techniques when working with other members of the team during an emergency situation.
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• Inspected buildings for compliance with local fire codes and regulations. Controlled hazardous substances with specialized protective clothing and specified control equipment to stop release.
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EDUCATION
PARAMEDIC IN PARAMEDICINE, Conway SC
Horry Georgetown Technical College, June 2004
FIREFIGHTING IN FIRE, San Angelo TX
Louis F Garland Fire Academy, October 1995
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Lowville NY
Lowville Academy, June 1993
SKILLS
Emergency Communications Direct Patient Care Patient Immobilization Field Patient Assessments IV Fluid Replacement Incident Safety Life And Property Protection Emergency Response Procedures EMS Expertise Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Mass Casualty Events Critical Decision-Making Skills Patient Examination File And Records Management Emergency Medical Treatment Report Preparation Patient Care Documentation Firefighting Activities Fire Suppression Fire Safety Regulations Knowledge IV Insertion Medical Records Management Fire Prevention Fire Pump Operation Ladder Operation Drug Inventory Management Proposal Development Advanced Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Fire Inspection Investigations Lifesaving Measures Cardiac Arrest Administration And Management Ambulance Transport Evacuation Direction And Guidance Patient Management Resource Allocation Respiratory Care Assessment Medical Response Physical Conditioning Firefighting Techniques Expertise Intubation Triaging Documentation Firefighting
CERTIFICATIONS
• Paramedic • ACLS
• PALS
REFERENCES
TOM GWYER Myrtle Beach Fire Department
Fire Chief Fire Chief
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BRAD KEMPF Myrtle Beach Fire Department
Deputy Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief
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HENRY HICKMAN Myrtle Beach Fire Department,
Battalion Chief Battalion Chief
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CHRISTOPHER HUNT Myrtle Beach Fire Department
Firefighter Friend
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AWARDS
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Life saving award