Educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional, calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Fast-thinking Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with 30 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Firefighter
Works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response, fire suppression, fire prevention and departmental administration. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Enthusiastic professional Firefighter eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
EMS Compliance Officer
Clear understanding of task at hand. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Goal-driven Healthcare professional well-versed in training and managing employees to provide exceptional services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Skills
Emergency vehicle operation
EMR / EHR
Patient Management
Medical recordkeeping
Direct Patient Care
Triaging
Indirect Patient Care
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Ambulance driving
Pre-hospital Care
Medical Records Management
Emergency patient triage
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Conflict resolution
Customer Service
Computer proficiency
Leadership
Excellent work ethic
Community education
Training program participation
Apparatus inspection
Cooperative relationships
Conditions assessment
Safety and Security
Rescue Equipment Mastery
Medical Team Collaboration
Human and Animal Evacuations
Hose Connections
Firefighting Activities
Fire Pump Operation
Fire Suppression Tools Operations
Fire Containment
Emergency Support
Emergency Management
Team Leadership
Report Preparation
Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Trauma assessments
Equipment evaluation
Community Relations
Mass casualty events
Fire suppression
Patient care documentation
Emergency Response
Emergency communications
Hazard prevention
Fire regulations expertise
Fire prevention
Staff performance evaluation
Fire response rescue direction
Proposal Development
Firefighting
Fire Safety
Medical equipment usage
CPR and first aid
Fire command center monitoring
Emergency medical treatment
Plans of care initiation
Fire inspection investigations
File and records management
Relationship building and management
Emergency response procedures
Dispatch
Disaster management
Fire safety plan creation
Fire safety regulations knowledge
Accreditation coordination
Immunizations
Training and mentoring
Project oversight
Staff Management
Team Building
Drug utilization review
Medication dispensing
Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Profit improvements
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Inventory and restocking
Pharmacy operations management
Loss prevention management
Hiring and recruitment
Drug inventory management
Work History
10/2020 to Current
Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianAmerican Medical Response – Tucson, AZ,
Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to medical care.
Collaborate with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy.
Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and local staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Track and inventory medical equipment and medications.
Administer medications.
Generate and maintain medical records.
Inspect and treat for lice and scabies.
06/2019 to 10/2020
Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianAmerican Medical Response – Birmingham, AL,
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia and administer medical oxygen for shortness of breath.
Used intravenous fluid administration equipment.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
Assisted in patient transfer and positioning to stretcher.
07/2018 to 06/2019
Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianAmerican Medical Response – Rancho Cucamonga, CA,
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia and administer medical oxygen for shortness of breath.
Used intravenous fluid administration equipment.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
Assisted in patient transfer and positioning to stretcher.
Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
12/1999 to 07/2018
Firefighter/EMT-I/Compliance Officer/Inspector/Fire LieutenantCity Of Eagle Pass Fire Department – City, STATE,
Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Assessed active fires and consulted with Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and Captain to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
Completed daily, monthly and yearly training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
Interviewed, trained and deployed fire safety personnel to maximize protection of life and property.
Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
Notified fire dispatchers to detail any difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily, monthly and yearly basis.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Reviewed fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Determined how to deploy personnel during periods requiring special fire department response and assigned activities.
Education
Expected in
Associate of Applied Science: Fire Science San Antonio College - San Antonio, TX GPA:
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