James Pichardo
Conroe,TX
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 5+ 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, including cardiac monitor and advanced airway equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
North Cypress EMS
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Travel Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
Paramedic
AMR
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
- Completed medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
EMT-Basic
Cooper EMS
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
- Considered patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
EMT-Basic
Endeavor Ems
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Houston, TX06.2026
No Degree - Paramedic Science
Good-fellowship Ambulance And Training Institute
West Chester, PA09.2020
High School Diploma -
Camden County Technical High School
Pennsauken, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient Management
- Intubation
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Management
- Stroke Management
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS
- PALS
- Difficult airway course
- AMLS
- PEPP
- EVOC
- CPR/BLS
Additional Information
Certifications in ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paramedic
North Cypress EMS
05.2024 - Current
Travel Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
07.2023 - 05.2024
Paramedic
AMR
06.2021 - 03.2023
EMT-Basic
Cooper EMS
06.2018 - 10.2020
EMT-Basic
Endeavor Ems
03.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
No Degree - Paramedic Science
Good-fellowship Ambulance And Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Camden County Technical High School
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS
- PALS
- Difficult airway course
- AMLS
- PEPP
- EVOC
- CPR/BLS
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