Gregory Ochoa
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 19 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Rescue Lieutenant
City Of Albuquerque Fire
07.2005 - Current
- Supply ordering and equipment for storeroom and Fire Rescues.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assists with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Works flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Flexible schedule; currently AFR C-shift assignment
- 19 years experience in Bernalillo County EMS system; 16 years experience as Paramedic
- Experience with patient turnover reports to ER physicians and nurses at receiving facility
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
Paramedic License For The State of NM
University of New Mexico Via AFR Academy
Albuquerque, NMHigh School Diploma -
Albuquerque High School
Albuquerque, NM05.2000
Skills
- Vehicle extrication
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient Transport
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital sign assessment
- Documentation And Reporting
Timeline
Rescue Lieutenant
City Of Albuquerque Fire
07.2005 - Current
Paramedic License For The State of NM
University of New Mexico Via AFR Academy
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque High School
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