Christina LaConte
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 19 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Firefighter
Georgetown County Fire EMS
Georgetown, SC
01.2017 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Paramedic
Private Transport
Myrtle Beach, SC
12.2003 - Current
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Fort Lee Public Schools
Fort Lee, NJ
03.1998 - 06.2003
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Education
Certidication - Paramedic
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.1993
Skills
- Fire Prevention Education
- Hazard Identification
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Property Protection and Salvage
- Dispatch Communication
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Ladder Positioning and Operation
- Emergency Response
- Victim Rescue
- Personal Protective Equipment PPE
- Decision Making
- Basic Life Support
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Employee Training
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Forest Fire Response and Suppression
- Equipment and Building Inspection
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Map Reading
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- ACLS, PALS, CPR, AMLS, PHTLS Instructor certified
Timeline
Paramedic/Firefighter
Georgetown County Fire EMS
01.2017 - Current
Paramedic
Private Transport
12.2003 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher
Fort Lee Public Schools
03.1998 - 06.2003
Certidication - Paramedic
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
New Jersey City University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bergen Community College