Edgar Chavez Contreras
Victor,ID
Summary
Accomplished Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with a proven track record, enhancing patient outcomes through expert emergency response and medication administration. Known for ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring completion of task. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and other interventions, adept at ensuring safety and high-quality care in high-pressure environments. Proficient in Spanish, able to effectively communicate and translate as needed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Promoted a culture of safety within the EMS team, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines during all operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments in emergency situations.
- Administered emergency treatment to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions. Initiated IVs, EKG monitoring, and bleeding control.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to improve response times, optimizing routes for quicker access to patients in need.
- Managed challenging situations involving behavioral health crises with calm professionalism and appropriate interventions.
- Conducted thorough documentation of patient encounters, maintaining accuracy in reporting and record keeping.
- Promoted to Field Training Officer to ensure new employees became familiar with company protocols and ambulance equipment.
- Picked to represent company at community events as first aid team. Events included fairs, sporting events, parades, concerts, private events.
- Performed regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses.
Critical Care Technician/Lab Technician
TOSH Orthopedic Surgical Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Consistently provided high-quality care under pressure, successfully managing multiple priorities during critical situations and emergency scenarios.
- Started IVs and ran Point of Care labs prior to surgery.
- Assisted in PACU, by monitoring patients while nurse stepped away to obtain medications. Assisted nurse with patients experiencing difficulties post-surgery, including pain management, cardiac arrhythmias or anesthesia complications.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by diligently maintaining HIPAA compliance in all documentation practices and communications with external providers.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Promoted to lead lab technician during COVID. Ensured lab capabilities were increased to facilitate proper care for medical patients as elective surgeries had been stopped.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Guardian Behavioral Transportation
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed challenging situations involving behavioral health crises with calm professionalism and appropriate interventions.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another, including psychiatric court.
- Maintained safekeeping of all medical and legal documents during transport. Ensured proper personal received all documents and obtained signature for proof of document delivery.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
University of Utah Redwood Clinic
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Administered immunizations to patients. Ensured proper documentation of vaccines and any paperwork needed by the patient as proof of administration.
- Responded to Rapid Response calls, assisted nurses, physicians in patient care and interventions. Called the ambulance and prepared transport documents.
Education
M.D. -
AUC School of Medicine
Cupecoy, Saint MarteenBachelor of Science - Biology
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT05-2016
High School Diploma -
Teton High School
Driggs, ID06-2012
Skills
- Spanish proficiency
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- IV setup
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certification
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Critical Care Technician/Lab Technician
TOSH Orthopedic Surgical Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2020
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Guardian Behavioral Transportation
08.2019 - 07.2020
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
University of Utah Redwood Clinic
07.2018 - 12.2019
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Gold Cross Ambulance Service
08.2016 - 07.2020
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor
M.D. -
AUC School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Westminster College
High School Diploma -
Teton High School
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