Chris Peña
Emergency Medical Technician
New York,NY
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 2 years of experience. I assessed the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. I am self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. I am dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
SeniorCare EMS
The Bronx, NY
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Assisted admitting and billing personnel to obtain and record patient vital statistics and establish necessity for medical transportation.
- Considered patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
- Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered treatments in [Type] situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Education
Pursuing A Degree in The Field of Medicine - Emergency Services
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY 03.2023 - Current
Skills
Vital sign assessment
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6-8 in the development of a critical emergency response that requires delicate transport of all patients.
- Achieved a F.E.M.A deployment by completing my duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved medical emergencies which led to the safe handling and transport of patients including the team.
Interested in becoming a Physical Training assistant
Going through the process of becoming and being an EMT has opened my eyes, ears, mind, and heart in ways that has led me to seek a higher level of education in the field of medicine. Patients, coworkers, superiors, and life long friends that I made through daily partnerships have all pointed out that there is something about me that does good for others by me just being there. After carefully processing this for years I have decided to believe in myself and reach the levels that have been impossible for my family which originates from the Dominican Republic. Physical Training Assistant is the closer and more realistic next step to what I would hope would be the first of many good steps to get to where I find more peace within myself. One of my favorite feelings in EMS (although this applies to anywhere) is when someone overthought their own transport from the nursing home to the hospital because they assumed it would a painful process due to their condition, but by the end of our time with them they sound and behave so relieved. We did that and I was always told good things about myself that I did not realize until I heard it everywhere I went and served.
Timeline
Pursuing A Degree in The Field of Medicine - Emergency Services
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
SeniorCare EMS
06.2021 - 10.2022
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