Chantal Cervantes
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Driven EMT-Basic and Lifeguard Manager with proven expertise in airway management and fostering scene safety. At Elite Ambulance, streamlined patient handoffs, enhancing care efficiency. Excelled in high-pressure situations, demonstrating exceptional composure and compassion. Skilled in CPR/AED, with a track record of reducing emergency response times and elevating swimmer safety at Bolingbrook Park District.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Elite Ambulance
14711 S Naperville Road
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
Patient Transporter
UChicago Medicine Glenoaks Hospital
Glendale Heights, IL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Lifeguard Manager
Bolingbrook Park District
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for Number lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
- Enhanced swimmer safety by implementing comprehensive training programs for lifeguards.
- Monitored pool area for violations and potential hazardous situations.
- Promoted a positive work environment, resulting in higher employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Handled chemicals such as chlorine and celite to maintain safety and cleanliness quality standards of pool water.
- Directed and oversaw maintenance records and incident reports.
- Reduced response times to emergencies with regular drills and performance evaluations.
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Bolingbrook Highschool
Bolingbrook Illinois 05.2021
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Scene Safety
- Airway Management
- Bleeding control
- CPR/AED
Certification
Emt-B license
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Elite Ambulance
11.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
UChicago Medicine Glenoaks Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Lifeguard Manager
Bolingbrook Park District
06.2018 - 08.2018
Highschool Diploma -
Bolingbrook Highschool