Amanda Pitruzzello
Paramedic
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Baptist Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
Lead Cake Decorator
Publix
11.2016 - Current
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders and ordering conflicts.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Recorded and maintained accurate supplies lists for clients' projects.
- Provided exemplary customer service to patrons daily in high-volume shopping center location.
Ground Service Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines, SWA
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over 15 daily flights.
- Performed mathematical functions to interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions.
- Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
- Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
- Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
- Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
Material Handler/Hazardous Materials Specialist
Fed Ex Express
11.2007 - 08.2014
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Audited hazardous waste weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.
- Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
Cake Decorator
Publix
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders and ordering conflicts.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
FSCJ
Jacksonville, FL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Douglas Anderson School of The Arts
Jacksonville, FL05.2006
Skills
- Monthly Inventory
- Safety Codes
- Equipment Preparation
- Quality Evaluation
- Perceptual Speed
- Sanitizing Procedures
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
* National Registry EMS certification at a Paramedic Level- 08/2021
* Paramedic License obtained-12/2021
* Paramedic Certificate of Completion- 08/2021
* Advanced Medical Life Support ( AMLS)- 12/2020
* Geriatrics Education for EMS( GEMS)- 10/2020
* Prehospital Trauma Life Support ( PHTLS)- 07/2020
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)-02/20
* Fire I and Wildland Firefighting Certificate of Completion -April 2022
Timeline
Paramedic
Baptist Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Lead Cake Decorator
Publix
11.2016 - Current
Ground Service Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines, SWA
06.2015 - 10.2020
Cake Decorator
Publix
02.2012 - 07.2014
Material Handler/Hazardous Materials Specialist
Fed Ex Express
11.2007 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
FSCJ
High School Diploma -
Douglas Anderson School of The Arts