Desiree. Desvigne
Albuquerque ,NM
Summary
- A highly proactive paramedic with extensive experience in providing quality care in high-pressure situations. Possessing deep knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and excellent team communication skills, I am committed to demonstrating compassion, reasoning, and swift action to enhance patient outcomes.
- I have a proven track record of building a positive rapport with patients and delivering superior medical care. I remain thorough, focused, and effective under pressure, even in volatile conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedical Nursing Care Unit
La Secoya Independent Living Facility
03.2023 - Current
- Respond to any medical emergencies and provide nothing less than quality care in a comfortable and welcoming setting 24/7
- Rehabilitation services to help recover from injury, illness, or surgery.
- Memory care for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other forms of memory loss
- Medical billing and records
Paramedic
SCDC
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional institution
- Assess and clear inmates for any medical conditions that may require monitoring or drug detoxification
- Monitor and manage Covid-19 cases in the facility. Any individuals with positive exposure must be quarantined and separated to prevent further spread.
Covid Independent Contractor
MPA (Testing Logistics)
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitor and implement necessary measures to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 in various film productions.
Covid Vaccinator
MPF
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Vaccinate adults and children
- Properly educate people on the various Covid- vaccines
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Paramedic
Westside Emergency Homeless Shelter
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed Covid cases in a shelter holding about 400+ homeless people
- Responded to medical emergencies within the facility
- Educate residents on various resources available to them.
Lead Paramedic
Duke City Urgent Care
06.2020 - 11.2020
- I worked as a Paramedic and Team Lead at five different locations in Albuquerque and Los Lunas. My responsibilities included delegating tasks to team members, ensuring that every patient received quality care, reviewing lab results and notifying patients, following CDC protocols to ensure accurate COVID reporting, opening and closing the facility, maintaining and stocking medical supplies, and ensuring that each location was operating smoothly and efficiently.
Paramedic III
Kaseman ER
05.2019 - 03.2020
- During my time working in the Emergency Department, I collaborated closely with doctors and nurses to oversee patient care. I prioritized patient care based on their individual needs and properly de-escalated any potentially hostile situations that arose.
- Additionally, I oversaw and delegated roles and tasks as necessary, performed assessments, triage, and administered treatments and medications. Effective communication with patients and their families was a priority for me throughout this process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2019
Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Empathy And Confidence
- Great Work Ethic
- Patient Immobilization
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Services
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Drug Reaction Intervention
- Medical History Recording
- Medical Billing
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NREMTP
- NM State License
References
- Martin Salazar Paramedic, Albuquerque Fire Department Phone: 505-228-6491 Email: mdsalazar@cabq.gov
- Nicholas Moore Pharmacist: Fema Phone: 813-947-4604 Email: Nicholasantonio13@gmail.com
- Martin Vigil Assistant Chief/ Emergency Manager Phone: 505-992-3072 Email: mavigil@santafecountynm.gov
Timeline
Paramedical Nursing Care Unit
La Secoya Independent Living Facility
03.2023 - Current
Paramedic
SCDC
04.2022 - 08.2022
Covid Independent Contractor
MPA (Testing Logistics)
08.2021 - 03.2022
Covid Vaccinator
MPF
07.2021 - 08.2021
Paramedic
Westside Emergency Homeless Shelter
01.2021 - 06.2021
Lead Paramedic
Duke City Urgent Care
06.2020 - 11.2020
Paramedic III
Kaseman ER
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
University of New Mexico