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Jeffrey Prado

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dedicated firefighter/EMT with 5+ years of experience in fire suppression and emergency care services. Skilled in deploying aid efficiently and effectively during high-risk situations. Seeking to apply my knowledge, training, and experience to ensure the safety of the community. Graduated of Texas A&M forest service academy, and holder of Texas emergency medical technician license.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Substitute EMT.

Octapharma Plasma Center
San Antonio, TX
05.2023 - 08.2024

Cross trained in multiple areas including physician substitute, medical screener, registry, donor floor technician, and phlebotomy.

  • Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
  • Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician
  • Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments
  • Determine donor suitability for new applicants
  • Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
  • Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability
  • Review normal and abnormal blood tests to determine continued donor suitability
  • Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly
  • Perform venipuntures
  • Operate automated plasmapheresis machines
  • Maintain compliance with SOP, current Good
    Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) and regulatory guidelines
  • Register new and current plasma donors
  • Conduct basic screening procedures (e.g. reviewing health related documents, taking vital signs and performing finger sticks)
  • Maintain compliance with SOP, current Good
    Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) and regulatory guidelines

Emergency Medical Technician

Angeleve Ambulance
6322 Sovereign Dr, San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Emergency Medical Technician

Lone Star Ambulance
4500 Fredericksburg Rd
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Firefighter Rescue / EMT

Gryphon ESP
Three Rivers, TX
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.

Insurance Claims Adjuster

USSA
San Antonio
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
  • Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.

Emergency Medical Technician

Amb Trans Ambulance
San Antonio, TX
05.2014 - 11.2018
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.

Wildland Firefighter

ESD 5 Lake Travis Fire Department
Austin, TX
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Evaluated situation 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.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Firefighter/EMT

ESD 10 Bexar County Fire Department
San Antonio, TX
08.2008 - 11.2011
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation 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.
  • Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.

Education

Paramedic Student -

Percom EMS
Abilene, TX

Terrorism Awareness For Emergency First Responders -

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

IAFF Fire Ground Survival Awareness Course -

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS DIVISIO

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 -

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

NIMS 100,200,250,300,700 And 800 -

FEMA

Emergency Medical Technician - Ems

911 Training Concepts
San Antonio, TX

Basic Wildland Firefighter - Forest Service Division

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Structure Firefighter 1 - Fire Science

TEEX
College Station, TX

Extrication Technician Level 1 - Fire Science

Regional Alamo Area
San Antonio, TX

Bachelor Of Sciences Student - Criminal Justice

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ

Hazmat Awareness -

Emergency Management Institute

Skills

  • Fully bilingual Spanish-English
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Human Anatomy & physiology
  • IV Fluid Replacement
  • Medication Administration
  • Hazmat operations
  • First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Cardiac Defibrillation
  • Neurological Assessments
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation
  • Patient Immobilization
  • Ladder Climbing
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Hose Connections
  • Artificial Respiration
  • Emergency Response and Assessment
  • Oxygen Equipment
  • Stabilize Conditions
  • Orthopedic Splint Systems
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Pharmacology

Timeline

Physician Substitute EMT.

Octapharma Plasma Center
05.2023 - 08.2024

Emergency Medical Technician

Angeleve Ambulance
01.2022 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Lone Star Ambulance
02.2021 - 12.2022

Firefighter Rescue / EMT

Gryphon ESP
01.2019 - 04.2021

Insurance Claims Adjuster

USSA
12.2018 - 01.2019

Emergency Medical Technician

Amb Trans Ambulance
05.2014 - 11.2018

Wildland Firefighter

ESD 5 Lake Travis Fire Department
01.2012 - 05.2014

Firefighter/EMT

ESD 10 Bexar County Fire Department
08.2008 - 11.2011

Paramedic Student -

Percom EMS

Terrorism Awareness For Emergency First Responders -

Texas A&M University

IAFF Fire Ground Survival Awareness Course -

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS DIVISIO

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 -

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

NIMS 100,200,250,300,700 And 800 -

FEMA

Emergency Medical Technician - Ems

911 Training Concepts

Basic Wildland Firefighter - Forest Service Division

Texas A&M University

Structure Firefighter 1 - Fire Science

TEEX

Extrication Technician Level 1 - Fire Science

Regional Alamo Area

Bachelor Of Sciences Student - Criminal Justice

Penn Foster College

Hazmat Awareness -

Emergency Management Institute
Jeffrey Prado