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Hiram Castro

New Caney,TX

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for high-stakes medical situations. Extensive experience managing emergency care and providing immediate medical interventions. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic situations. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency treatment, and effective communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT-Paramedic

South Lake Houston EMS
11.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
  • Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
  • Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
  • Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and stabilizing patients during medical emergencies.

EMT-Paramedic

Harris County Emergency Corps
08.2017 - Current
  • Performs basic and advanced life support treatment and transport of ill or injured patients.
  • Participates in the delivery of emergency and routine patient care.
  • Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location.
  • Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher.
  • Promotes positive customer relations in dealing with patients, visitors, and other employees.
  • Adheres to HCEC policies, procedures, and medical guidelines.
  • Maintains station in an orderly and clean fashion.
  • Performs work related to public relations as needed, such as school demonstrations.
  • Prepares run reports for the crew.
  • Assists in maintaining the patient compartments of the vehicles to assure that the vehicle is street ready.
  • Assists in removal of victims from vehicle and transfer of victims to treatment center.
  • Assists in other duties as needed and directed.

ER Tech

Elite Hospital in Kingwood
06.2020 - 10.2024
  • Perform Phlebotomy skills, 12 lead EKG, provide quarterly in-services for PCA.
  • Performs advanced direct and indirect patient care, under the direction of a licensed clinician, as specified in the skills inventory, in a competent manner, according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; assists in planning and implementing direct patient care; documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with hospital policies/procedures.
  • Assists personnel in meeting patient/family learning needs; maintains communication with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure quality of care.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

ER Tech

Memorial Hermann Hospital Northeast
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • Perform Phlebotomy skills, 12 lead EKG, provide quarterly in-services for PCA.
  • Performs advanced direct and indirect patient care, under the direction of a licensed clinician, as specified in the skills inventory, in a competent manner, according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; assists in planning and implementing direct patient care; documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with hospital policies/procedures.
  • Assists personnel in meeting patient/family learning needs; maintains communication with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure quality of care.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Education

EMT-Paramedic -

LoneStar College NH
Houston, TX
01.2015

Emergency Medical Technician - undefined

LoneStar College NH
Houston, TX
01.2011

High School - undefined

Humble High School
01.2002

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Effective interpersonal skills with patients
  • IV administration skills
  • Courteous phone interaction
  • Healthcare record management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Expertise in advanced life support
  • Skilled in operating medical devices

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Spanish and English.

Certification

ACLS-EP

ACLS

PALS

BLS

PHTLS


Timeline

EMT-Paramedic

South Lake Houston EMS
11.2024 - Current

ER Tech

Elite Hospital in Kingwood
06.2020 - 10.2024

EMT-Paramedic

Harris County Emergency Corps
08.2017 - Current

ER Tech

Memorial Hermann Hospital Northeast
06.2014 - 02.2018

Emergency Medical Technician - undefined

LoneStar College NH

High School - undefined

Humble High School

EMT-Paramedic -

LoneStar College NH

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