Alicia Herrera
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 6 years of quality performance in active patient care. Skilled in patient needs assessment and accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
TridentEMS
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Paramedic
Adventhealth
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted EKGs to determine condition and immediate concerns of each patient
- Utilized BLS and ALS training to evaluate patient condition and provide targeted treatment
- Communicated with patients and loved ones to provide information regarding care
- Utilized empathetic communication skills and provided emotional support to improve patient satisfaction and well-being
- Helped maintain patient cleanliness, providing support for bathing, bathroom needs and other areas of personal hygiene
- Attended to patient call signals and took appropriate action
- Followed moving and handling procedures to lift and transport patients safely
- Documented vital signs to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
Paramedic
Brevard County Fire Rescue
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Drove and operated specially equipped emergency vehicles at safe and controlled speeds to emergency locations
- Cleaned, organized and restocked vehicles to prepare for next transport
- Received and responded to requests for emergency ambulance service via two-way radio or other communication devices
- Assessed nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Administered basic and advanced life support at scene, en route to hospital and in pre-hospital settings
- Documented transports to maintain accurate records of emergency and non-emergency requests
- Kept emergency vehicles in peak operating condition for reliable and timely service
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls with attention to detail and procedural consistency.
EMT-Basic
American Ambulance
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments
- Collected pertinent information from the patient medical records and prescriptions
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Ensure general and critical care during transport from hospitals, SNF's and ALF's, and doctor's offices.
Education
Paramedic -
Seminole State College
Sanford, FLEmergency Medical Technician -
Valencia Community College
Kissimmee, FLSkills
- Pre-hospital care
- Deliver efficient emergency treatment
- Great time management skills
- Ability to multi-task efficiently
- Caring nature
- Optimistic attitude
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
Certification
- State and Nationally Certified Paramedic
- BLS/CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- EVOC
Timeline
Paramedic
TridentEMS
08.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Adventhealth
12.2020 - 11.2023
Paramedic
Brevard County Fire Rescue
04.2019 - 12.2020
EMT-Basic
American Ambulance
03.2017 - 04.2019
Paramedic -
Seminole State College
Emergency Medical Technician -
Valencia Community College