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Gene Candelario

Little Canada,MN

Summary

Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 14 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Life Tech EMS
07.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

EMT-B

Blue Line Medical
06.2018 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
  • Delivered first aid or life support care to sick or injured individuals in pre-hospital setting
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.

Patient Transporter

Regions Hospital
05.2003 - Current
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome
  • Transport patients safely throughout the hospital in their Beds, Wheel-chairs and carts
  • Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
  • Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheel-chairs, stretchers or medical transport vans
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering a positive hospital experience.
  • Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

American Red Cross
03.2008 - 08.2013
  • Provided prehospital emergency medical care, such as hemorrhage control, bandaging, immobilization and hypo perfusion
  • Calmly managed medical complaints of patients, including altered mental status, respiratory distress, allergic reaction, seizures and psychological crises
  • Assessed emergency scenes to identify any ongoing safety risks, mechanism of injury or nature of illness and total number of patients
  • Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators
  • Administered on-the-spot physical assessments to determine nature and extent of injury or illness and effectively prioritize required emergency care
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
  • Assisted patients with administration of prescribed medications, including sublingual nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto-injectors and hand-held aerosol inhalers

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN
2020

Skills

    • Vital sign monitoring
    • Knowledge of state roads and highways
    • Team development
    • High-pressure decision making
    • Delegating
    • CPR
    • Patient assessments
      • Patient privacy
      • Medical history collection
      • Patient management
      • Care plan adherence
      • Pre-hospital care
      • Triaging
      • Critical Decision-Making Skills

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Life Tech EMS
07.2021 - Current

EMT-B

Blue Line Medical
06.2018 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

American Red Cross
03.2008 - 08.2013

Patient Transporter

Regions Hospital
05.2003 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic

Inver Hills Community College
Gene Candelario