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Gilbert Vasquez

Weslaco,TX

Summary

Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing the need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring, and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BLS Instructor

Self-employeed
01.1995 - Current
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
  • Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
  • Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.

Combat Medic

US Army Reserve
12.1989 - Current
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
  • Collected patient medical information and details about current conditions, symptoms and complaints.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
  • Performed crucial lifesaving interventions in combat situations.
  • Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.

Operations NCOIC

US Army
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.

Rehabilitation Technician

Knapp Medical Center
06.1993 - 04.2013
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
  • Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
  • Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients and visitors.

Education

Emergency Medical Technology

US Army
Joint Base San Antonio
07.2004

High School Diploma -

Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TX
06.1989

Skills

  • Delegate Assignments
  • Intelligence Management
  • Disseminate Public Information
  • Coordinate Operations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Training and Development
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), July 2004-current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, January 1995–current

Timeline

Operations NCOIC

US Army
12.2021 - 12.2022

BLS Instructor

Self-employeed
01.1995 - Current

Rehabilitation Technician

Knapp Medical Center
06.1993 - 04.2013

Combat Medic

US Army Reserve
12.1989 - Current

Emergency Medical Technology

US Army

High School Diploma -

Mercedes High School
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), July 2004-current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, January 1995–current
Gilbert Vasquez