James Onate
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Certified EMT-Basic with background in emergency medical services. Familiarity with basic life support techniques and patient care in high-stress situations blends seamlessly with strong communication skills and ability to work well on team-oriented tasks. Contributed significantly to successful operation of previous EMS teams, demonstrating readiness for fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Richmond County Ambulance
Staten Island, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to provide first-aid treatment or advanced life support.
- Documented patient conditions and treatments to support care planning.
- Operated ambulances for patient transfers to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Monitored patients during transit while delivering in-transit care.
- Coordinated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange transport logistics.
- Inquired about medications and drug use to identify side effects or overdose signs.
- Evaluated medical statuses and monitored vital signs throughout transit.
- Administered medications and conducted standard testing to manage field care.
Youth Leader
FDNY
Brooklyn, New York
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated and facilitated activities and program for youth
- Mentored and provided guidance to peers related to college application process
- Participate in weekly meeting and professional development training via College Access: Research and CARA
- Collaborated with team members to ensure program success
- Increased youth program participation by 20% through effective outreach and communication
Youth Leader
New York City Teens Program
Brooklyn, New York
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: connection part of the NYC Department of Heath and Mental Hygiene
- Mentor and Provided Guidance to teens about health and diseases
- Participated in weekly meetings and developed new ways to inform teens about their health
- Increased the awareness about Health and Mental hygiene to over 300 students in fair
- Connection part of the NYC Department of Heath and Mental Hygiene
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY08-2028
High School - EMS 101, FDNY Prep, AP Biology, Computer Science 112
FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2024
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Patient assessment and care coordination
- Advanced first aid and CPR
- Calm under pressure
- Time management and organization
- Record keeping and documentation
- Quality assurance strategies
- Activity planning and coordination
- Effective communication skills
- Social interaction skills
Professional Development Certificates
- AED for Health and Wellness, 07/22-07/23
- CPR for Safety, Health and Wellness, 07/22-07/23
- First Aid Certification, 07/22-07/23
- Heart First Aid CPR AED Certified, 2023-2025
Leadership Experience
FDNY Youth Leadership Academy, Youth Leader, 08/20, Present, Disciplined program focused on leadership and character development., Activities include physical training, drill and ceremony, leadership classroom curriculum, and final presentation., Attended Summer Leadership 2023, Spring Leadership 2023, Intensive week Leadership 2022.
Certification
- AED for Health and Wellness, July 2022-2023
- CPR for Safety, Health and Wellness, July 2022-2023
- First Aid Certification, July 2022-July 2023
- Hearth First Aid CPR AED Certified 2023-2025
- IS-800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IS700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS-200
- IS-100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-5.a: An Introduction to Hazardous Material
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Richmond County Ambulance
11.2024 - Current
Youth Leader
FDNY
07.2022 - 12.2022
Youth Leader
New York City Teens Program
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Science
College of Staten Island
High School - EMS 101, FDNY Prep, AP Biology, Computer Science 112
FDNY Captain Vernon A. Richard High School
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