ELIZABETH ROJAS
Ruston,LA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable healthcare professional with over 5 years of experience in emergency medical services, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Proven track record in patient assessment and the delivery of life-saving treatments, consistently recognized for dedication to excellence in patient care. Committed paramedic with outstanding performance in medical roles, emphasizing a strong work ethic and a focus on continuous professional development. Eager to contribute valuable skills to the Pafford EMS team, bringing meticulous attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Pafford EMS
11.2022 - Current
- Team leadership and staff supervision
- Emergency response coordination
- Crew deployment and scheduling
- Knowledge of EMS protocols and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA)
- Incident command support
- 911 system operations
- Team morale and retention strategies
- Fleet management and maintenance coordination
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
Paramedic
Pafford EMS
08.2022 - Current
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
Field Training Officer
Pafford EMS
- Mentored specific employees on areas in need of improvement.
- Created and utilized successful lesson plans to train on outlined material.
- Participated and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
- Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Pafford EMS
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- 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.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
EMT-Basic
Pafford EMS
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- 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.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA12.2022
EMT - undefined
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LANo Degree - Critical Care Transport
UT Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2026
Associate of Science - Paramedic To Nursing Bridge Program
LSU-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA01-2027
Skills
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Communication
- Problem resolution
- Reporting and documentation
- Safety protocols
- Critical decision-making skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training delivery
- Report writing
Accomplishments
- Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Used lectures and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Promoted from EMT-B to AEMT, in less than 12-months.
- Promoted from AEMT to Paramedic within 2 years of being employed.
- Promoted to Operations Supervisor within 2 years of being employed.
Affiliations
- Adjunct instructor for Louisiana Delta Community college EMS program since 2023
- Adjunct instructor for Northwest Louisiana Technical College EMT program since 2025
- Adjunct lab instructor for School of EMS since 2025.
- Member of LANREMT NE
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- ACLS - Instructor
- PALS- Instructor
- BLS- Instructor
- EMS Instructor
- PHTLS
- NRP
- TECC
- FEMA - Hazmat, 100, 200, 700, 800
- EMD
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Pafford EMS
11.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Pafford EMS
08.2022 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Pafford EMS
11.2021 - 08.2022
EMT-Basic
Pafford EMS
02.2021 - 11.2022
EMT - undefined
Louisiana Delta Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine
Louisiana Delta Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Field Training Officer
Pafford EMS
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Louisiana Delta Community College
No Degree - Critical Care Transport
UT Tyler
Associate of Science - Paramedic To Nursing Bridge Program
LSU-Alexandria
Awards
- 2021 Employee of the year
- 2024 ALS provider of the year