Don Cruz
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Graduated at Casa Loma College with a Associates Degree for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology. Well-trained Emergency Department Technician offering advanced knowledge of emergency medicine and patient care. Works effectively with nurses and physicians to handle injuries and illnesses with calm, knowledgeable approach. Successful at handling challenging, fast-paced medical situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Trauma/Technician
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Provided direct patient care as well as clerical duties, working closely with MD’s/Trauma MD’s and RN’s
- Assisted MD’s with procedures in Trauma, Triage, and all acute situations
- Performed clerical duties such as answering multiple phone lines, preparing charts, completing orders
- Participated in preceptorship of new employees
- Assisteded with training of new employees to ER Technician/Trauma room duties
- Performed EKG’s, various orthopedic splints, irrigation and dressing of wounds
- Performed CPR on acute patients
- Performed and help maintain cervical spinal precautions
Emergency Department Technician
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Provided direct patient care working closely with ER doctors and RN’s
- Assisted MD’s with procedures in triage, ER, trauma, with all acute situations
- Assisted with training of new employees to ER duties
- Performed EKG, various orthopedic splints, irrigation and dressing of wounds
- Performed CPR on acute patients
- Performed and help maintain cervical spinal precautions
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Transported patients to and from hospitals, nursing and rehab facilities, and private residents
- Transported patients requesting BLS transport to emergency rooms, providing radio report and patient turnover
- Obtained vital signs, performed patient assessment and patient care
- Experience working with specialized medical equipment (including blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, EKG 12 lead placement, wheelchairs, oxygen administration via bag valve mask, nasal canula, and non-rebreather mask
- Provided patient focused care and customer service
- Responsible of daily restocking supplies for ambulance
Education
Associate of Arts - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Casa Loma College
Sherman Oaks, CA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Lemoore, CA01.1995
Timeline
Emergency Department Trauma/Technician
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Paradise Valley Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
01.2006 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Casa Loma College
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School