Elle Franco
Tustin,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulance Operator
Orange City Fire Department
Orange, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Inspected ambulances regularly for cleanliness and stocked them with necessary supplies.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations involving critical injuries or illnesses.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Delivered clear communication to dispatch and medical facilities and provided detailed information regarding patient conditions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient information such as condition at time of pick up, treatments administered, arrival times.
- Operated specialized equipment such as stretchers, IV pumps, and defibrillators.
- Monitored radio frequencies to stay updated on urgent calls and dispatched appropriate personnel accordingly.
- Provided pre-hospital care and medical treatment as needed, following established protocols.
Clinical Associate
Childrens Hospital of Orange County
Orange, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses in providing patient care, including taking vital signs, prepping patients for surgery and collecting specimens.
- Provided support to patients and families by answering questions regarding medical procedures and treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness of the clinical environment by sterilizing instruments, cleaning exam rooms and stocking supplies.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes or concerns to healthcare team members and documented all activities in Electronic Medical Record.
- Performed point-of-care testing utilizing glucometer.
- Assist in the recovery of patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Healthcare
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared patients for both routine tests and complicated surgeries.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements, and vital signs to aid nurses and physicians with patient care planning.
- Monitored patient's ventilation and oxygenation status to accurately maintain airways, with the use of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, and manual opening techniques.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians and nurses with observations and concerns.
Perioperative Technician
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center
Kailua, HI
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Provides pre-surgery and post anesthesia services to patients by coordinating testing, providing oxygenation and recording vital signs. Giving patient instructions and maintaining medical records.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
- Performed clerical functions.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses, other health care professionals and physicians.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Paramedicine
California Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2026
Certificate in Fire Core Competencies - Fire Technology
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CACertificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technology
Cal-JAC EMT Academy
City Of Los Angeles, CA06.2022
Biology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIAssociate of Science -
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06.2016
Certificate of Completion - Certified Nursing Assistant
Caregiver Training Institute
Portland, OR07.2013
High School Diploma -
Bend Senior High School
Bend, OR06-2013
Skills
- Knowledge of fire prevention and protection measures
- Understand fire behavior and combustion
- Knowledge of building construction as it relates to fire behavior
- Medical terminology and abbreviations
- Electronic and non-electronic medical records and charting
- Patient education and interpersonal skills
- Patient assessments
- Prehospital care
- Multi-patient Triage
- Basic Spanish
Certifications and Licensing
- Certified California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Certified San Diego County Emergency Medical Technician (EMT
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
- Certified California Ambulance Driver through the Department of Motor Vehicles
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certifications ICS-100.C, IS-200.C, IS-240.B, IS-241.c, IS 242.B, IS-317.a, IS-320, IS-505, IS 700.b, Q0368 and IS-800.d.
- International Association of Arson Investigators: Charting Your Career Into Fire Investigation, NFPA 1033 and Your Career, How First Responder Impact The Fire Investigation, Introduction to Youth-Set Fires, Understanding the fire Investigator's Job: A Guide for Non-Investigators Certifications.
- International Fire Chiefs Association Fire Dynamics Terminology certificate.
Affiliations
- Completed a six-week Women's Fire Prep Academy at the San Diego Fire Department.
- Attend the Candidate Advancement Program with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department.
- Participated in three weeks of Women's Fire Prep Academy workouts with Los Angeles County Fire Department.
- Medical Volunteer with VIDA Volunteer. Volunteered in Costa Rica helping collect public health data by analyzing the living conditions of local households. Then, presenting and educating individuals with a series of health and hygiene workshops. Also, volunteered by conducting patient interviews in rural communities and areas of poverty in Nicaragua. Presented patient information to Medical staff, along with differential diagnosis and proposed treatment plan recommendations.
- Volunteered with the American Red Cross by monitoring blood and plasma donors following their donations to ensure their safety.
Timeline
Ambulance Operator
Orange City Fire Department
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Associate
Childrens Hospital of Orange County
09.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Scripps Healthcare
12.2022 - 09.2023
Perioperative Technician
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
National University
Certificate in Fire Core Competencies - Fire Technology
Santa Ana College
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technology
Cal-JAC EMT Academy
Biology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Science -
Central Oregon Community College
Certificate of Completion - Certified Nursing Assistant
Caregiver Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Bend Senior High School
Certificate of Completion - Paramedicine
California Joint Apprenticeship Committee
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