Amanda Colosimo
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Certified Emergency Medical Technician and healthcare professional with extensive experience in emergency response, occupational health, and on-site medical support across school, production, and event environments. Skilled in patient assessment, basic life support, crisis response, and infection control for both pediatric and adult populations. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks, with a reputation for adaptability, reliability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Experienced in maintaining regulatory compliance, coordinating care under pressure, and communicating effectively with patients, staff, and leadership teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Coordinator /EMT-B
Joffe Emergency Services
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive health services for Preschool–Grade 6 students
- Administered medications in compliance with documented medical orders
- Assessed student health needs and managed illness-related dismissals
- Maintained and tracked health/immunization records using Magnus Health
- Led communicable disease prevention, monitoring, and outbreak response
- Advised staff and administration on student health and safety practices
- Communicated health concerns and updates with parents/guardians
- Contributed to safety planning as a member of the Safety Committee
- Developed and updated school health policies and procedures
- Documented incidents and managed daily attendance reporting
Covid -19 Compliance Supervisor /Testing Coordinator
Reel Health Network
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Managed on-set Health & Safety team, ensuring protocol compliance and task coordination
- Responded to symptomatic cast/crew and handled acute medical incidents
- Monitored, documented, and reported health conditions and care provided
- Enforced evolving CDC and production safety protocols, including HIPAA compliance
- Oversaw PPE procurement, inventory, and distribution
- Coordinated testing, exposure response, and return-to-work processes
- Supervised cleaning, sanitation, and infection control practices
- Trained cast, crew, and vendors on infectious disease prevention
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured policy adherence
- Collaborated with production and locations teams on health risk assessments and safety planning
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance
Downey, CA
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Operated ambulances and equipment safely and efficiently
- Provided Basic Life Support (BLS) care and patient transport
- Delivered emergency care within scope of training and certification
- Maintained compliance with all protocols, regulations, and patient rights standards
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient conditions and care provided
- Managed equipment, supplies, and inventory; ensured operational readiness
- Safely lifted, transferred, and transported patients in various settings
- Maintained ambulance cleanliness, sanitation, and readiness
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Completed accurate documentation and transport records
Caregiver
Assistance Home Care
Garden Grove, CA
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided compassionate care, ensuring safety and comfort for clients in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities
- Supported toileting, transfers, and ambulation using assistive devices
- Aided with medication self-administration and prescribed exercises
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding as needed
- Completed light housekeeping and administrative tasks
- Monitored and reported changes in client condition
- Maintained accurate documentation per home care policies
Assistant Manager
Arclight Cinemas
El Segundo, CA
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Delivered high-level guest service across concessions, box office, and café operations
- Supervised and supported team members to ensure quality guest experience and facility standards
- Trained, coached, and motivated staff to promote performance and professional growth
- Assisted with budget management and analyzed financial reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Resolved guest concerns in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Supported managers in achieving operational goals and objectives
- Oversaw departmental operations under direction of the Director of Operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2020
Associate of Science - Psychology
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2018
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2018
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2018
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2018
Skills
- Healthcare management
- Customer service
- Professionalism
- Staff supervision
- Health information systems
- Inventory and restocking
- Policy development
- Safe driving
- Patient management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Computer skills
- Scheduling and coordinating
Certification
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing – Johns Hopkins University (2023)
- COVID-19 Compliance Officer – Health Education Services (2021)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association
- California Ambulance Driver Certificate – California DMV
- National EMS Certification – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) – State of California Mandated Reporter Training (Certified)
- Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Certified
- Epinephrine (EpiPen) / Anaphylaxis Emergency Response Training
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute – Independent Study Courses (21 Courses Complete)
Timeline
Health Coordinator /EMT-B
Joffe Emergency Services
02.2023 - Current
Covid -19 Compliance Supervisor /Testing Coordinator
Reel Health Network
09.2020 - 04.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance
12.2018 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Assistance Home Care
11.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager
Arclight Cinemas
11.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Los Angeles Harbor College