Elijah Castro
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Dedicated EMT with years of excellent performance in medical roles. Willing and able to offer an unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious, focused, and driven on becoming a firefighter paramedic and gaining educational degrees in paramedic studies and fire technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reserve Firefighter
Fillmore Fire Department
Fillmore, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment and ensured that it was in proper working order.
- Developed strategies for controlling fires based on experience gained through practice scenarios.
- Participated in drills and training sessions designed to enhance firefighter skillset.
- Inspected buildings for compliance with applicable fire codes and regulations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Ventura, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for all first responders.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifeline Medical Transport
Ventura, CA
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Asked patients questions regarding ingestion or intake of over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drugs.
- Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for all first responders.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
Electronics Sales Associate
Target
Ventura, CA
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Adhered to all company initiatives and achieved established goals for each.
- Maintained current knowledge of special savings, sales, promotions and other offerings to enhance customer support.
Education
Paramedicine
Ventura College
Ventura, CASkills
- Field patient assessment
- Emergency management
- Medical data acquisition
- Critical decision-making skills
- Ambulance transport
- Respiratory care assessment
- Scene assessments
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient evaluations
- Vital sign assessment
- EKG procedures
Certification
- California State EMT Licensed
- Medical Examiners
- EVOC Instructor
- AHA BLS CPR Certified
- Field Training Officer
Timeline
Reserve Firefighter
Fillmore Fire Department
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifeline Medical Transport
12.2019 - 02.2021
Electronics Sales Associate
Target
05.2017 - 12.2019
Paramedicine
Ventura College
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