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Brandon Castelan

Lake Elsinore

Summary

EMT-Basic with extensive experience at AMR in patient assessment and emergency response. Bilingual in Spanish, excels in communication and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient care during transport. Proficient in safe driving and radio communication, consistently enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high service standards in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT-Basic

AMR
Moreno Valley
08.2024 - Current
  • Operated ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Conducted inspections on equipment and vehicles to comply with maintenance schedules.
  • Ensured safe operation of emergency vehicles for patients, public, and first responders.
  • Assessed patient conditions to provide first-aid treatment or advanced life support.
  • Established strong rapport with medical professionals to enhance patient care efficiency.
  • Delivered direct patient care by stabilizing conditions and determining triage actions.
  • Monitored patients during transport while providing in-transit care.

EMT-Basic

Advantage Ambulance
Riverside
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated ambulances to transport patients to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Documented calls with detailed reports on incident type and treatment course.
  • Reviewed and restocked inventory to ensure ambulance readiness for service.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Calmed patients by explaining procedures clearly and maintaining composure.

Conservation Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
Lake Elsinore
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Constructed containment lines around active wildfire perimeter utilizing shovels, Pulaskis, and chainsaws.
  • Executed daily briefings with crew members to strategize for upcoming shifts.
  • Provided fire suppression and containment using hand tools, pumps, hoses, and other equipment.
  • Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio regarding containment progress.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations while adhering to stringent safety protocols.
  • Monitored weather conditions to assess potential impacts on fire behavior.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects by cutting brush, felling trees, and chipping debris.
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish hot spots and mitigate further spread.

Case Picker

Procter & Gamble Co
Moreno Valley
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Executed daily pre-shift inspections on assigned equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Identified and reported incorrect or damaged products to supervisor for immediate action.
  • Utilized voice pick system for accurate merchandise selection for customer orders.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained warehouse cleanliness while adhering to established safety standards.
  • Stacked boxes on pallets according to company guidelines and specific customer requirements.
  • Followed safety protocols during machinery operation and when handling hazardous materials.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts of inventory to ensure accurate product level records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeside High School
Lake Elsinore, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Patient assessment
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Safe driving
  • Customer service
  • Radio communication
  • Water safety and flood response
  • Chainsaw maintenance and repair
  • Hand and power tool proficiency
  • Crew supervision

Affiliations

  • Weight lifting
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Dirt biking
  • Boxing
  • Mens slow pitch league
  • Watching sports
  • Shooting range
  • Spending Quality time with friends and family

Certification

  • CALFIRE C-212: Wildland Chainsaw
  • CALFIRE 1C
  • CALFIRE 1D Orientation
  • L-180: HUman Factors on the Fireline
  • S-110: Basic Wildland Firefighter orientation
  • S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire behavior
  • S-130: Firefighter Training
  • ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • IS-00700.B: Intro to National Incident Management System
  • CDL: Class C
  • Defensive Driver
  • Ambulance Operator
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Hazmat FRO
  • PSFA
  • CPR & BLS
  • Firearm Safety Certificate

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

EMT-Basic

AMR
08.2024 - Current

EMT-Basic

Advantage Ambulance
05.2024 - 08.2024

Conservation Corpsmember

California Conservation Corps
10.2022 - 05.2024

Case Picker

Procter & Gamble Co
04.2021 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

Lakeside High School

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