Joel Acevedo
Mastic,NY
Summary
Well-trained Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons. Qualified Paramedic brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care. Proactive First Responder with 36 years of experience responding to dispatch assignments quickly and safely. Well-versed in addressing serious medical illness and injuries. Trained in the use of medical and rescue equipment. Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with [Number] years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Gordon Heights Fire Department
08.2023 - 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.
Medic - First Responder
Sound Beach Fire Department
09.2020 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls and provided efficient and immediate care to the critical and injured
- Drive the ambulance to the patient's address location assigned by the dispatcher using the expeditious route
- Serve as the patient advocate for those who are treated by other medical providers
- Conduct Medical Threat Assessments to determine the potential impact of medical/health factors on mission outcome and assist with serving as the Medical Intelligence Officer
- Provide emergency medical treatment, limited primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness
- Routinely check ambulance supply inventory and restock supplies as necessary.
Unarmed Security Guard
P.S.A Security
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
- Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
- Improved overall safety by enforcing company policies and regulations among employees and visitors alike.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Paramedic
East Moriches Ambulance
06.2015 - 05.2018
- 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.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Lieutenant
NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT/BATTALIAN 32
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Ensured proper operation of the apparatus to and from calls
- Ensured equipment placed within the public such as AED's, Trauma Kits, etc
- Were properly maintained and up to date
- Assisted the Captain in ensuring that scheduling and coverage was available in all response areas
- Supervised other care providers on scene; gave orders and direction to be followed by members on the scene
- Maintained a command system on scene for the protection of the injured as well as those assisting in the care of the injured patients
- Oversaw and ensured maintenance and cleaning of the station and ambulances were performed in a satisfactory manner
- Assisted in new members orientation to familiarize them with apparatus and equipment
- Performed in employee training as needed.
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic/Hazmat Technician
New York Fire Department Emergency Medical Services
07.1990 - 09.2013
- Responded to emergencies that involved dangerous substances
- Identified hazardous materials; determined and executed the proper method of disposal
- Responded to hazardous material incidents and calls for assistance from the FDNY
- Served as a fully trained member to numerous firefighting crews and engaged in a full range of emergency responses, including: fire, medical, hazardous materials, specialized rescue, and natural disasters
- Assisted in the training of fire department personnel, specializing in emergency medical techniques and medical field activities.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Ambulance
04.1988 - 07.1990
- Responded to emergency calls and provided efficient and immediate care to the critical and injured
- Drove the ambulance to the patient's address location assigned by the dispatcher using the expeditious route
- Constantly assessed the patient en-route to the emergency facility; administered additional care as directed by medical control
- Assisted in lifting and carrying the patient out of the ambulance and into the receiving medical facility
- Reported verbally and in writing the observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit, to the receiving medical facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics
- Aided the receiving medical facility staff when needed
- Maintained ambulance in efficient operating condition, cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, and restocked, replaced used linens, blankets and other supplies.
Education
Brooklyn, NY
Flushing, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Triage Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Paramedic Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paramedic
Gordon Heights Fire Department
08.2023 - Current
Medic - First Responder
Sound Beach Fire Department
09.2020 - Current
Unarmed Security Guard
P.S.A Security
10.2019 - 08.2020
Delivery Driver
FedEx
05.2018 - 07.2019
Paramedic
East Moriches Ambulance
06.2015 - 05.2018
Lieutenant
NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT/BATTALIAN 32
09.2013 - 06.2015
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic/Hazmat Technician
New York Fire Department Emergency Medical Services
07.1990 - 09.2013
Emergency Medical Technician
American Ambulance
04.1988 - 07.1990
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