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Jacob Manuel Quijas

Mission

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Postal Support Employee

United States Postal Service, USPS
McAllen
08.2025 - Current
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail efficiently for timely delivery.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and package tracking at service counter.
  • Operated postal equipment to sort and route mail accurately.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Trained new clerks on standard operating procedures and customer service skills.
  • Inspected outgoing mail for compliance with postal regulations.
  • Developed a thorough understanding of USPS products and services.

Contract EMT - U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Loyal Source Government Services
06.2022 - 03.2025

40 hours/week - Full-time contract

  • Efficiently communicate and cooperate with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Agents at government facilities.
  • Effectively use resources to communicate with patient populations of various cultural backgrounds.
  • Evaluate patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
  • Stabilize critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
  • Triage patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegate tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Provide basic life support and determine necessary medical aide.
  • Support Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner with medical aide.
  • Conducting preliminary screenings for persons of various backgrounds.

Travel EMT - Contractor

AMI Health
01.2022 - 03.2022

40 hours/week - Full-time, 3-month contract

  • Administered vaccines to patients
  • Properly stored and handled vaccines
  • Obtain patient medical history and pertinent information
  • Observed patients after vaccine administration incase of medical emergency
  • Maintained inventory and workplace sanitization

Emergency Room Technician

Community Healthcare System
08.2020 - 01.2022

40 hours/Week

  • Collected basic samples such as blood and urine, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
  • Assisted with CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Communicated between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
  • Administered basic wound care, including irrigation and complex dressings.
  • Applied orthopedic devices such as post-molds, air casts, and immobilizers.
  • Performed EKGs efficiently and effectively, including within 10 minute time frames for various cardiac related symptoms.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Elite Ambulance
12.2018 - 12.2021

40 hours/Week and As-needed basis

  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.

Volunteer Firefighter

Dyer Fire Department
03.2019 - 01.2021

On-call Basis

  • Evaluated situations at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Communicated and cooperated effectively amongst crew members and surrounding agencies.

FEMA Medical Contractor

DHS FEMA
04.2020 - 04.2020

Two-week Assignment

  • Deployed with FEMA to New Jersey during beginning of Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Responded to 911 EMS calls.
  • Treated and transported patients to nearby hospitals
  • Performed field assessments.
  • Rapidly adapted to local state guidelines and new EMS jurisdiction guidelines.

Education

Certification - Firefighter

Lake County Fire Academy
Saint John, IN

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Franciscan Health Hammond
Hammond, IN

High School Diploma -

Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN

Skills

  • Adaptable Problem Solver
  • High-Stress Decision Making
  • Team leadership
  • Clear and Concise Communication
  • Emergency medical care
  • Certified in CPR
  • Pre-Hospital Treatment Expertise
  • Hospital Patient Care
  • Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment operation
  • Customer service
  • Workplace safety practices

Certification

  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
  • Firefighter I&II
  • Hazmat 1st Responder Awareness
  • Hazmat 1st Responder Operation
  • Technical Rescue Awareness
  • CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications

Timeline

Postal Support Employee

United States Postal Service, USPS
08.2025 - Current

Contract EMT - U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Loyal Source Government Services
06.2022 - 03.2025

Travel EMT - Contractor

AMI Health
01.2022 - 03.2022

Emergency Room Technician

Community Healthcare System
08.2020 - 01.2022

FEMA Medical Contractor

DHS FEMA
04.2020 - 04.2020

Volunteer Firefighter

Dyer Fire Department
03.2019 - 01.2021

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Elite Ambulance
12.2018 - 12.2021

Certification - Firefighter

Lake County Fire Academy

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Franciscan Health Hammond

High School Diploma -

Lake Central High School
Jacob Manuel Quijas