Elizabeth Barber
Silver city,NM
Summary
Hands-on emergency medical responder with a focus on stabilizing patients and enhancing community safety through outreach initiatives. Experienced in fire suppression, vehicular rescue, and collaborative operations with medical teams. Committed to improving emergency response outcomes through proactive engagement and education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/ Emergency medical responder
Silver City Fire Department
Silver city, Nm
07.2024 - Current
- Administered first response medical care to stabilize patients in emergency situations, contributing to improved outcomes.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Directed streams of foam or water to effectively combat fires, ensuring safety and containment.
- Relayed observations and equipment needs to firefighters and emergency personnel, enhancing situational awareness and coordination.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Rejuvenate Massage Therapy
Silver City, New Mexico
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Addressed injuries, trauma and stress using myofascial release.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology to create appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Provided therapeutic massage treatments tailored to individual client needs.
- Utilized various massage techniques, including Swedish, deep tissue, and sports therapy.
Home Health Caregiver
Amanda's Critical Care
Silver City, New Mexico
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients in their homes.
- Administered medications according to care plans and instructions.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
LMT
Elements Massage
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Specialized in Swedish, deep tissue, maternity, sports, and therapeutic massage to address diverse client needs
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LMT
Waterstone Spa
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered Swedish, deep tissue, and therapeutic massage services to enhance client well-being.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LMT
Active Health Chiropractic
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided therapeutic massage treatments tailored to individual client needs.
- Delivered Swedish, deep tissue, and therapeutic massage to enhance client well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to support comprehensive patient care plans.
Education
EMT Intermediate - Emergency Medicine
NMSU
Las Cruces, NM06-2025
Massage Therapy -
Ashland Institute of Massage
Ashland01-2013
Some College (No Degree) - English/Women Studies
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire suppression
- Fireground operations
- Technical rescue techniques
- Urban firefighting
- Equipment operation
- Life support services
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire department maintenance
- Medical team collaboration
- Cooperative relationships
- Public safety outreach
- Vehicle extrication
- Trauma assessments
Training
- EMT Intermediate certification
- EMT Basic certification
- Emergency medical responder certification
- Pump/Op certification
- EVD certification
- Vehicle Extrication certification
- Firefighter I/II certification
- Instructor I certification
- HAZMAT Certification
- Myofascial Fundamentals
- Advanced Myofascial Techniques for Whiplash and Head and Neck injuries
References
- Jessie Blair 575-313-7157 Supervisor at SCFD
- Paul Ortiz 575-956-7413 Supervisor at SCFD
- Amanda Erickson +1 (414) 588-9549 Friend and LMT Co worker
Timeline
Firefighter/ Emergency medical responder
Silver City Fire Department
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Rejuvenate Massage Therapy
01.2022 - 05.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Amanda's Critical Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
LMT
Elements Massage
09.2018 - 01.2020
LMT
Waterstone Spa
09.2017 - 08.2018
LMT
Active Health Chiropractic
06.2015 - 12.2016
EMT Intermediate - Emergency Medicine
NMSU
Massage Therapy -
Ashland Institute of Massage
Some College (No Degree) - English/Women Studies
Portland State University