J'anice Porter
Fresno,CA
Summary
Professional mortuary practitioner, compassionate and detailed-oriented licensed Embalmer with two years of hands-on experience in restorative art, anatomical preservation and preparation of decedents. Also licensed Funeral Director with practical exposure to coordinating services and assisting families through the arrangement process. Committed to professionalism, empathy and dignity in all aspects of postmortem care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Embalmer
Dignity Memorial
06.2025 - Current
- Performed embalming procedures using industry-standard techniques and equipment.
- Prepared bodies for viewing by applying cosmetic enhancements and restorative techniques.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and safety standards in all embalming practices.
- Assisted families in navigating funeral arrangements with compassion and professionalism.
- Collaborated with funeral directors to ensure timely completion of embalming services.
- Educated clients on the embalming process, addressing concerns and providing support.
- Managed inventory of embalming materials, ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
- Documented all embalming procedures accurately to maintain regulatory compliance and record-keeping standards.
- Received positive feedback from families for the care and dignity given to their loved ones during the embalming process.
- Ensured legal compliance by accurately completing required documentation for each case.
- Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
- Supported funeral home operations by assisting with visitations, viewings, funerals, and other related events when needed.
- Collaborated with funeral directors to provide seamless service from embalming to burial or cremation.
- Upheld high ethical standards while working closely with medical professionals regarding autopsies and tissue donations if required.
- Sutured incisions with meticulous precision and attention to detail.
- Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
- Conducted removal of bodies from place of death, transporting to funeral home.
- Assisted families in choosing appropriate clothing or memorial items for their loved ones after the embalming process.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication with colleagues and management.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.
Apprentice Embalmer
Dignity Memorial
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Prepared and preserved remains according to industry standards and best practices.
- Assisted in the completion of embalming procedures while adhering to safety regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of embalming equipment and workspaces.
- Collaborated with funeral home staff to ensure timely service delivery for families.
- Conducted routine maintenance on embalming tools, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Adapted quickly to varying client needs, providing personalized care and support.
- Documented processes and outcomes of embalming procedures accurately for record-keeping.
- Engaged in continuous learning about new techniques and advancements in embalming practices.
- Enhanced workplace efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked embalming room.
- Collaborated with funeral directors to coordinate timely completion of embalming services for scheduled viewings and services.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to unique situations that arose during the embalming process, ensuring a respectful and dignified treatment of each decedent.
- Gained valuable experience in different embalming methods through exposure to diverse cases under mentor supervision.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers at all levels within the organization through open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Paramedic
American Ambulance
01.2017 - 07.2025
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- 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.
- Emergency scene management with multi-casualties.
- Identified appropriate medications and administration based on patients presentation. Accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand according to patient's weight for adults and pediatrics.
- Administered fluid replacement and medication via IV, IO,IM, ET tube and Sub-Q.
- Performed intubations and or basic airway management to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- CPAP and Vent administration and management.
- Needle Thoracotomy.
- Electrocardiogram administration and treatment of dysrhythmias.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Crisis Intervention and Case management.
- Communicated with medical professionals and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of patients.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Travel- Paramedic
Best Practice Medicine
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Used EOS to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
Paramedic-Intern
Freeman West Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Performed advanced patient assessments
- Responded emergency assignments quickly and safely
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others staff members
- Administered medications ie: IV, IM, Sub-Q, IO
- Respiratory management and Intubation
- Performed cardiac pacing and defibrillation
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems
- Assisted in vaginal deliveries
- Blood draw and cultures
- Worked in CCU, ICU, PEDs, Respiratory, Cath. Lab, ED, Labor and Delivery
Paramedic-Intern
Metro Emergency Transportation System
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene
- Administered infusion, medications i.e.; IV,IOIM
- EKG, 12 lead interpretations
- STEMI recognition and treatment
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly
- CPAP administration Ventilation assisting via BVM
- Rapid Sequence Intubations
- CPR
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
EMT-B
Pro-Transport-1
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
- Performed basic patient assessments, 02 therapy, bandaging
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly
- Transport patients to and from specialty appointments
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, nursing homes, dialysis centers, and hospitals
EMT-B
Falcon CCT
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion
- Transport patients to and from specialty appointments
- Performed basic treatment: 02 therapy, bandaging and assist CCT RN
- Kept vehicles ready for transports by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center,nursing homes, hospitals and dialysis centers
EMT- B
Bay Medic
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed basic patient assessments and basic treatment: 02 therapy
- Transport patients to and from specialty appointments
- Assist CCT RN
- Identify life threats
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch, hospitals and health care centers
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion
Medical Assistant
San Ramon OBGYN
08.2005 - 11.2013
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Followed infection control procedures
- Took and recorded patients\' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Assistant Manager
Dave Haggerman Entereprises
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming
American River College
Sacramento, CA10-2024
Paramedic, A37143 -
Emergency Medical Services Authority
CA2017
NREMT-P, M5043881 -
National Registry of Emergency Technicians
01.2017
Crisis Intervention Training
National Alliance On Mental Health (NAMI)
Fresno, CA01.2018
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedicine
Crowder College
Neosho, Missouri01.2016
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
National College of Technical Instruction
Livermore, CA2011
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
San Francisco, CA2002
High School Diploma -
Olympic High
Concord, CA1996
Skills
- CALIFORNIA EMBALMER 9882
- CALIFORNNIA FUNERAL DIRECTOR 5027
- CALIFORNIA PARAMEDIC 37143
Certification
- NBE Science
- NBE Arts
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS)
- Pediatic Advanced life Support (PALS)
- Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BCLS)
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Crisis Intervention Behavioral Health Certification (NAMI)
Timeline
Embalmer
Dignity Memorial
06.2025 - Current
Apprentice Embalmer
Dignity Memorial
06.2023 - 06.2025
Travel- Paramedic
Best Practice Medicine
02.2022 - 08.2023
Paramedic
American Ambulance
01.2017 - 07.2025
Paramedic-Intern
Freeman West Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
Paramedic-Intern
Metro Emergency Transportation System
08.2016 - 10.2016
EMT-B
Pro-Transport-1
08.2015 - 02.2016
EMT-B
Falcon CCT
12.2014 - 08.2015
EMT- B
Bay Medic
02.2014 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
San Ramon OBGYN
08.2005 - 11.2013
Assistant Manager
Dave Haggerman Entereprises
01.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Olympic High
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming
American River College
Paramedic, A37143 -
Emergency Medical Services Authority
NREMT-P, M5043881 -
National Registry of Emergency Technicians
Crisis Intervention Training
National Alliance On Mental Health (NAMI)
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedicine
Crowder College
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
National College of Technical Instruction
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
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