Acina Hansen
Paso Robles
Summary
Mom of three, with over 20 years of professional EMS experience and a lifetime EMS exposure as the daughter of a Fire captain/paramedic. I want to work to build a healthy, strong, loving community. I find joy in helping empower others with knowledge and the confidence to act in emergent situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
San Luis Ambulance Service
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.2003 - 01.2026
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to ensure smooth patient transfers and continuity of care.
- Maintained medical equipment and ensured readiness for emergency response situations.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Evaluated patient conditions swiftly to determine appropriate treatment plans in high-pressure scenarios.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Merchandiser
Kraft
09.1999 - 09.2003
- Monitored stock levels and conducted regular audits to maintain product availability.
- Developed visual merchandising displays that increased customer interaction with featured products.
- Trained new team members on merchandising standards and best practices for efficiency.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient transport
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Vital sign assessment
- Triaging
- Vital assessments
- Scene safety assessment
Timeline
Paramedic
San Luis Ambulance Service
03.2003 - 01.2026
Merchandiser
Kraft
09.1999 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
Cuesta College