ASHLEY CALDERON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 2 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
EMT-Basic
Berkeley Reserve Medical Corps
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided essential medical coverage for various campus events, including football, basketball, and hockey games
- Ensured the well-being of attendees by offering on-site medical assistance during events such as Cal Day and Graduation
- Led a CPR class to educate individuals on life-saving techniques and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Conducted a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) drill to assess and enhance the preparedness of EMTs under high-pressure scenarios
- Demonstrated leadership by orchestrating drills to ensure EMTs can perform rapid triage and deliver prompt treatment during large-scale incidents.
Surgical Student Intern
American Academy of Medicine and Surgery
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Participated in a dynamic two-week internship designed for High School and Pre-Med students
- Worked closely with a partner, utilizing individual porcine heart models for suture practice
- Explored the intricacies of cardiothoracic surgery, building a strong foundation for future learning
- Benefited from comprehensive clinical and anatomical lectures delivered by experienced AAMS surgeons
- Received insights from medical students, enhancing understanding of practical applications.
Service Member
U.S. Army Reserve
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Conducted training sessions on combat life support that included how to use a tourniquet, manage open wounds, and insert oral and nasopharyngeal airways
- As an ammunition specialist, I oversaw logistics and resource allocation for sensitive items, optimizing efficiency and maintaining supplies for deployments
- Operated and maintained advanced military equipment including large semi-trucks for ammunition storage.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Pre-Medical Studies
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09.2023
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2023
Skills
- CPR
- First-Aid
- Wound-care
- Stop-the-bleed
- Communication
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Empathy
- Medical Record Documentation
Websites
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician, CA
- American Heart Association BLS and CPR
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc.
09.2023 - Current
EMT-Basic
Berkeley Reserve Medical Corps
09.2022 - 05.2023
Surgical Student Intern
American Academy of Medicine and Surgery
08.2022 - 09.2022
Service Member
U.S. Army Reserve
04.2017 - 04.2023
Post-Baccalaureate - Pre-Medical Studies
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley