Christian Zoretic
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Seasoned Combat Medic and Emergency Room Technician with seven years of combined experience. Familiar with numerous medical techniques and equipment. Undaunted by crisis situations, serious patient conditions or high-pressure emergencies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Technician II
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with vital signs monitoring and emergency interventions.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure efficient patient flow during high-volume shifts.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Trained new technicians on emergency procedures and equipment usage for operational readiness.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Provided exceptional service by maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues alike.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered medications as ordered from the physicians.
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
Tacoma, WA
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Worked closely with foreign nationals in Thailand and South Korea
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs and prioritize care.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA05-2027
No Degree - Combat Medicine
FT. Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX12-2019
High School Diploma -
Chancellor High School
Fredericksburg, VA05-2019
Skills
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Medicine Administration
- Treatment Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Fluid Replacement
- Oxygen Equipment
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Patient Immobilization
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- ACLS - Certified by American Heart Association
- PALS - Certified by American Heart Association
- BLS - Certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician II
Mary Washington Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
07.2019 - 07.2024
No Degree - Computer Science
Germanna Community College
No Degree - Combat Medicine
FT. Sam Houston
High School Diploma -
Chancellor High School