Brian Velasquez
Oakland,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Project Heartbeat
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Paramedic
American Medical Research
Modesto, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Emergency Department Technician
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Instructor
Project Heartbeat
03.2019 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Reserve Firefighter
Alameda County Fire Department
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at training scenes.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
EMT-Basic
Eagle Ambulance
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and aided in advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
Infantryman
Army
10.2009 - 01.2019
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations in support of combat operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Las Positas College
Livermore12-2024
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA12-2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Phlebotomy CPT 1
- Paramedic NREMT/STATE
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- AHA CPR Instructor
- Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Confined Space and Rescue
- Hazmat First Responder
- Namse Instruction Level 1
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic
American Medical Research
09.2023 - Current
Program Director
Project Heartbeat
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
Reserve Firefighter
Alameda County Fire Department
02.2020 - 06.2022
EMT-Basic
Eagle Ambulance
10.2019 - 07.2020
Instructor
Project Heartbeat
03.2019 - Current
Infantryman
Army
10.2009 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Las Positas College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Las Positas College
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Phlebotomy CPT 1
- Paramedic NREMT/STATE
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- AHA CPR Instructor
- Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Confined Space and Rescue
- Hazmat First Responder
- Namse Instruction Level 1
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