CHRISTOPHER GRIJALVA
Miami,FL
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician in the process of becoming a Paramedic with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
South Florida Strategies
Miami, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services along with providing medical guidance for grade schools ranging from elementary to high school
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
Miami, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Table Busser
Outback Steakhouse
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained highest standards of cleanliness while efficiently meeting dining room needs in fast-paced environment.
- Answered question for guests and retrieved desired items to maximize satisfaction.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create pleasant guest experiences.
Sales Representative
Best Buy Co Inc.
Miami, FL
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the sales in the fast-paced mobile and digital imaging department of the store.
- Responsibilities involved knowing the details of the products and meeting the needs of the customers.
- Details included customer guidance, listening to consumer needs, providing demonstrations, and being caring to their requests.
- Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
Afterschool Counselor
Somerset Academy Bay
Miami, FL
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Working with children in a time management environment that is in an encompassed a variety of activities and the child's well-being.
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
- Coordinated after-school activities contributing to individual student growth and development.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard
Little Swimmers
Miami, FL
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsibilities consisted of teaching children of all ages the basics of swimming in a safe and proper manner, instruction of preventative water safety, communicating with guardians on a regular basis of student’s progress and strengths.
- Also responsible for own scheduling, time management, and making connections with families in part of the swim learning process.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
Education
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Urgent Response Training Institute
Miami, FL01.2023
Firefighter I & II - Fire Science
Broward Fire Academy
Davie, FL07.2021
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Urgent Response Training Institute
Miami, FL07.2020
High School Diploma -
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support Certification (October 2021-2023)
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient Care Assessment
- Emergency Care
- EMS Charting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Certified EMT, AMR - Current
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS): October 2021-2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Elementary
Additional Information
REFERENCES:
Reference Type
Professional
Name
Rick Herrin
Battalion Chief, City of Miami
Phone: 3057101168
Email: richardh281@att.net
Address
376 N. Dorset Drive
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
US
Reference Type
Professional
Name
Jonathan Castro
Firefighter
Phone: 7868592877
Email: jon.castro7@gmail.com
Address
11875 SW 232 Ln
Miami, FL 33032
US
Reference Type
Personal
Name
Michael Vasquez
Firefighter
Phone: 7865456904
Email: mikevaz5@gmail.com
Address
Miami, FL
US
Reference Type
Professional
Name
Alejandro Nossar
AMR Operations Supervisor
Phone: 3052996078
Email: alejandro.nossar@gmr.net
Address
12600 NW 107th Ave
Medley, FL 33178
US
Reference Type
Personal
Name
Alvaro Nunez
Business Owner
Phone: 3059843690
Email: alvaro@littleswimmers.net
Address
9950 SW 104th St
Miami, FL 33176
US
Timeline
School Nurse
South Florida Strategies
02.2021 - Current
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
07.2020 - Current
Table Busser
Outback Steakhouse
01.2020 - 07.2020
Sales Representative
Best Buy Co Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Afterschool Counselor
Somerset Academy Bay
08.2018 - 10.2019
Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard
Little Swimmers
05.2017 - 08.2019
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Urgent Response Training Institute
Firefighter I & II - Fire Science
Broward Fire Academy
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Urgent Response Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Miami Killian Senior High School
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