Francisco Sierra
Pacific,WA
Summary
Nationally Registered Paramedic with over 10 years of progressive experience in emergency medical services and hospital-based emergency care. Extensive background in high-acuity patient assessment, advanced life support interventions, airway management, pharmacology, and interdisciplinary team operations. Proven leader with experience in training, supervising, and mentoring medical personnel. Recognized for clinical judgment, composure under pressure, and compassionate care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Paramedic
Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, Colorado
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Provide advanced life support care to critically ill and injured patients in a high-volume emergency department.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and initiate time-sensitive interventions for medical and traumatic emergencies.
- Interpret ECGs and manage cardiac patients using ACLS-aligned protocols.
- Perform advanced airway management and ventilatory support.
- Administer medications and continuously reassess patient response to treatment.
- Collaborate closely with emergency physicians, nurses, respiratory therapy, and specialty teams during resuscitations.
- Maintain detailed, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to junior staff.
Gastroenterology Department Supervisor
Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, Colorado
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Led daily clinical operations while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities.
- Supervised and trained medical staff, emphasizing clinical competency, documentation standards, and patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with Joint Commission and hospital regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated workflow, staffing, and resource management to support patient throughput.
Ambulance Manager
United States Army
Fort Drum, New York
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided BLS care in prehospital emergency and interfacility transport environments.
- Led ambulance crews and coordinated patient transport logistics.
- Managed medical equipment readiness, medication accountability, and vehicle operations.
- Trained and evaluated EMTs and junior medics in emergency protocols and patient care skills.
- Conducted high-risk patient handoffs with ambulance services.
On-Site Medical Representative: EMT-B
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis McChord , Washington
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Responded to emergency medical incidents and provided BLS care.
- Assisted with ALS interventions and patient stabilization.
- Performed IV access, medication administration, and patient assessments under protocol.
- Documented patient encounters and maintained operational readiness of medical assets.
Education
Paramedic
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Life Support
Advanced Life Support Instructor
Basic Life Support
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSome College (No Degree) - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Skills
- Patient assessment and differential diagnosis
- Cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation
- Airway management
- Medication administration and pharmacology
- Hemodynamic monitoring and shock management
- Resuscitation and hemorrhage control
- Cardiac arrest response
- Rapid clinical decision-making
- Patient handoff and interdisciplinary communication
- Clinical documentation and quality assurance
Timeline
Emergency Room Paramedic
Evans Army Community Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2026
Gastroenterology Department Supervisor
Evans Army Community Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2023
Ambulance Manager
United States Army
11.2020 - 11.2022
On-Site Medical Representative: EMT-B
United States Army
10.2015 - 11.2020
Paramedic
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Life Support
Advanced Life Support Instructor
Basic Life Support
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
El Paso Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Purdue University Global