Cristal Cocco
Albany,New York
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings. Excited to bring multitude of experiences in different EMS systems as well as varied educational settings to help maintain and elevate EMS education and examination programs throughout area. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care thus resulting in the improved patient care and outcomes of the residents of New York State.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Town Of Colonie
04.2021 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers, supervisory staff, community members and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, and keep current on new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated and performed life-saving interventions to provide comprehensive treatment to changing patient conditions in emergency situations.
SCT Paramedic Supervisor/ Certified Lab Instructor
Mohawk Ambulance Service
10.2017 - Current
- Provided ALS care to patients with life-threatening conditions while transporting those patients to definitive care.
- Provided Special Care Team care to patients with advanced interventions such as ventilators and multiple medication drips to patients requiring imminent transport from hospital to hospital.
- Preceptor to paramedic students, REMO interns, and paramedics training to use ventilators and run advanced medication drips.
- Conducted clinical simulations to EMT students and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Demonstrated and taught the use of commonly used EMS devices as well as troubleshooting errors.
Paramedic
Clifton Park & Halfmoon EMS
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Responded to daily emergencies alongside EMTs, firemen and police officers.
- Provided advanced live support to individuals in life-threatening medical emergencies.
- Completed documentation pertaining to patient care in a clear, concise and timely manner.
- Adapted treatment plans in correspondence with altering patient condition.
Assistant Director of Aquatics
NFC Amenity
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
- Communicated scheduling changes to staff members, implementing proof-of-receipt to reduce errors.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary environment for indoor swimming.
- Provided emergency first aid and water rescue for patrons in need of care.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Education
Certificate - Paramedicine
SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Student Precepting
- Small Group Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Managing Simulation Equipment
- Clinical Supervision
Certification
- SCT Paramedic (EMT 450482)
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
- Trench Awareness for EMS
- Rescue Tech Basic (Low-Angle Rescue)
- ICISF Certification in Assisting Peer Individuals in Crisis
- ICISF Certification in Assisting Peer Groups in Crisis
- Collaborative Active Shooter Training for EMS
- Rapid Sequence Intubation
- NYS Certified Lab Instructor (ID:10029)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paramedic
Town Of Colonie
04.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Clifton Park & Halfmoon EMS
08.2019 - 04.2021
SCT Paramedic Supervisor/ Certified Lab Instructor
Mohawk Ambulance Service
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Director of Aquatics
NFC Amenity
06.2015 - 08.2017
Certificate - Paramedicine
SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY At Albany
- SCT Paramedic (EMT 450482)
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
- Trench Awareness for EMS
- Rescue Tech Basic (Low-Angle Rescue)
- ICISF Certification in Assisting Peer Individuals in Crisis
- ICISF Certification in Assisting Peer Groups in Crisis
- Collaborative Active Shooter Training for EMS
- Rapid Sequence Intubation
- NYS Certified Lab Instructor (ID:10029)
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