Gustavo Mendoza
San Antonio ,Texas
Summary
Retired after 25 years of service. Currently working as a medic part-time with 4th Rock Medical at SpaceX facilities. Open to new ventures and experience. Working in Medical field since 1993. Currently relocated to San Antonio TX.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
PHTLS
1
1
PALS
1
1
ACLS
Work History
EMT-P
4th Rock Medical
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
EMT-P/ Firefighter/ARFF
Brownsville Fire Department
04.1998 - 02.2023
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
Education
N/A - Emergency Medical Technology
UTB Brownsville Tx
Brownsville, TX01.2001
Skills
- Communication Equipment Operation
- NARCAN Protocol
- Multi-Patient Triage
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Responding to Emergencies
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Search and Rescue
- Hose Connections
- Equipment Transport
- First Aid
- Patient Management
- Emotional Support
- Physical Conditioning
- Indirect Patient Care
- Stabilization Procedures
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Administer Drugs
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Documentation
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Orthopedic Splint Systems
- Field Patient Assessments
- Artificial Respiration
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Ambulance Driving
- Independent Thinking
- Smoke Alarms
- Medical History Recording
- Drug Inventory Management
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Conditions Assessment
- Pediatric Laryngoscopes
- Equipment Inspection
- Adult Laryngoscopes
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Firefighting Activities
- Patient Condition Observation
- EKG Procedures
- Treatment Documentation
- Stabilize Conditions
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Extrication Devices
- Ladder Climbing
- Triaging
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Emergency Preparedness
- Deliver Emergency Treatment
- Medical Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Injury Treatment
- EMR Systems
- Cardiac Arrest
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Intravenous IV Pressure Infusers
- Medical Evaluations
- Heart Monitoring
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- Patient Immobilization
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Scene Prioritization
- Stabilization
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Clean and Sanitize Equipment
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Stair Chairs
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Work Coordination
- Oxygen Equipment
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Equipment Care
- Neurological Assessments
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Lower Extremity Traction Devices
Certification
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EMT-P
4th Rock Medical
02.2022 - Current
EMT-P/ Firefighter/ARFF
Brownsville Fire Department
04.1998 - 02.2023
N/A - Emergency Medical Technology
UTB Brownsville Tx
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
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