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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Summary
Energetic recent MPA graduate with years of public service and university teaching experience. Hardworking leader looking for an opportunity to utilize my education and real world knowledge.
Core Qualifications
  • Personable
  • Innovative thinker
  • Proven leader
  • Public speaking skills

  •  Leadership knowledge
  • Excellent under stress
  • Inventory control
  • Staff training
Achievements
  • Pi Alpha Alpha honors society member.
  • Paramedic of the year candidate.
  • Initiated training program which resulted in a major departmental performance increase.
  • Created updated inventory control for multi-million dollar emergency service operation.
  • Hired as youngest instructor in university paramedic program.
  • Spearheaded research project for a public housing authority.
  • Created HD-CPR program which improved cardiac arrest management.
  • Received multiple awards for outstanding care on critical patients.
  • Asked to speak at multiple major events.


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Professional Experience
Firefighter/Paramedic
July 2014 to February 2015New Braunfels Department - New Braunfels, Texas
  • Daily tasks include emergency fire suppression and health care treatment to the sick and ill in life threatening situations
  • Making critical decisions such as utilizing paralytics to save someone's life
  • Working with multiple people as a team in emergency situations
  • Working first hand with the community to strengthen awareness and prevention
Firefighter/Paramedic
October 2012 to CurrentAlamo Heights Fire Department - Alamo Heights, Texas
  • Daily tasks include working together as a team with 7 other people to perform duties such as fire suppression and emergency medical care
  • Performing and creating daily training activities to strengthen and sharpen necessary duties
  • Volunteering for special events to represent my department and city
  • Working extra 24 hour shifts without notice to help out the department when needed
EMT-B/EMT-P Clinical Skill Instructor and Preceptor
March 2012 to CurrentUniversity of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, Texas
  • Daily tasks include precepting students while at hospital doing clinical rotations
  • Reviewing students assessment and procedure critiquing as needed
  • Instruction and review of National Registry Skills in preparation for Registry
  • Evaluate and grade National Registry Skills determining whether student performs minimum requirements to obtain certification
  • Mentoring to students in a way that is positive and enthusiastic to create future confident medics
Critical Care Paramedic
November 2009 to CurrentAcadian Ambulance - San Antonio, Texas
  • Daily tasks include emergency transport of the sick and injured
  • Critical decision making in the interest of a patient in a life or death situation
  • Being responsible for the scene of an emergency call and having to properly delegate treatment decisions based on proper protocol while using each team member from first responder all the way up to Paramedic in the most efficient manner
  • Being in charge of patient care from the scene all the way to the hospital
  • Having a working relationship with nurses, doctors and other hospital staff to benefit our patient's treatment plan
  • Being a role model in my community to present our career field in a positive light
EMT
January 2009 to November 2009Texas Medical Transport - San Antonio, Texas
  • Daily tasks include private patient care and transportation along with emergency aid patient care and transportation, completing informative reports on assessment and treatment provided to each patient and maintaining and updating inventory log for ambulance
  • Also responsible as a driver to follow all procedures in emergencies to transport patient to the hospital in a safe and time efficient manner
Supervisor
August 2006 to January 2009Pro Painting - New Braunfels, Texas
  • Daily tasks include applying protective measures for application of paint to commercial and residential buildings, structures and or furniture
  • Attention to detail is essential upon completion
  • Job settings usually include 4-5 crew members under my supervision
Crew Chief
June 2002 to August 2006Real Painting - Orem, Utah
  • Daily tasks include preparing surfaces for paint on residential custom homes
  • Promotion to crew leader by second year of employment
  • Responsibilities as crew leader included punctuality with time lines concerning projects, on the spot decision making of recruiting or dismissal of crew members, logging employee hours, keeping track of job materials, maintaining work tools, as well as initiating client survey of colors, finishes and details
Tower Expert
May 2002 to August 2006Intermountain Tower - Orem, Utah
  • Job entailed constructing, erecting, maintaining and disassembling communication towers around the United States
  • Traveling several times a month, driving long distances, working in various weather, performing in hazardous situations for extended periods of time were all essential in this position
Education and Training
GED : 2002Glendale Community College - Phoenix, AZ
Associate of Arts : 2012San Antonio College - San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science : Emergency Health Science, 2014University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, TXCum Laude
Master of Arts : Public Administration, 2016University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Edinburg, TXTop 10% of Class
Certifications
  • PHTLS Coordinator/Instructor
  • CPR Instructor
  • ACLS Instructor
  • PALS Instructor
  • NRP
  • FF-1
  • Critical Care Certified
  • Hazmat Certified
Affiliations
Pi Alpha Alpha
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Inventory Control
Leadership
Advanced Problem Solver
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint proficient
Public Relations
Employee Scheduling
Quality Improvement
Staff Development
Team Player
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • New Braunfels Department
  • Alamo Heights Fire Department
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
  • Acadian Ambulance
  • Texas Medical Transport
  • Pro Painting
  • Real Painting
  • Intermountain Tower

School Attended

  • Glendale Community College
  • San Antonio College
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter/Paramedic
  • EMT-B/EMT-P Clinical Skill Instructor and Preceptor
  • Critical Care Paramedic
  • EMT
  • Supervisor
  • Crew Chief
  • Tower Expert

Degrees

  • GED : 2002
    Associate of Arts : 2012
    Bachelor of Science : Emergency Health Science , 2014
    Master of Arts : Public Administration , 2016

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