Johan Alvarez
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Flight and Critical Care certified paramedic. Keen ability to respond to and handle emergencies. Committed to providing high standards of care. Collaborative worker with the capacity to perform alongside diverse health professionals and within complex environments. Strong charting and documentation skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Attendant
Alachua County Fire Rescue
04.2024 - Current
- Lead Paramedic on Peak Load ALS Rescue unit
- Provide emergency care to the critically sick or injured
- Respond to 911 calls or interfacilty transfers
- Performs duties of field training officer with probationary employees and acts as a preceptor for EMT and Paramedic students
- Use and operate Hamilton T1 ventilators and IV pumps on critical care transfers
Paramedic LifeFlight I
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Administers ACLS/PALS medications and/or other medications as required per transport and Medical Director of the program
- Assists with inter-facility and intra-facility transfers of patients and attends to personal needs of patients/families with each transport
- Functions as a professional representative of the Nicklaus Children's Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program on every shift
- Maintains and provides upkeep of MCHS ambulances, transport equipment, and supplies on every shift
- Performs and assists with assessment and vital signs with each patient contact
- Promotes corporate compliance within the framework of the Code of Business and Ethical Conduct with each shift
- Renders advanced life support to ill or injured patients in adherence with written protocols under the supervision of the medical control on every transport
- Responsible for responding to requests for transport with all of LifeFlight's ground vehicles, record keeping, data entry, and clerical support as assigned
- Responsible for ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and taking on and completing projects
- Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
Anesthesia Technician
Baptist Hospital of South Florida
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Cross-train as a respiratory technician in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Assist both surgical teams with operating room preparation and anesthesiologists with procedural sedation and induction
- Assure the availability and function of all medical equipment and supplies
- Transport and monitor intubated critical care patients
- Assisted with the placement of invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices
- Configured ventilators prior to surgical use and resolved issues as necessary
- Prepared intubation and RSI equipment and resupplied operating room with anesthesiology equipment.
Paramedic/Charge Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Paramedic in charge of the ambulance with responsibility to lead crew and manage all medical calls in one of the busiest EMS systems in the state, averaging 7-8 calls per 24 hour shift
- Operate ambulance in emergency and non-emergency modes
- Navigate through county with the use of MPS mapping software
- Provide Advanced and Basic Life Support to the sick and injured on 911 calls
- Ability to function under the written protocols set by Medical Director or direct communication
- Have extensive knowledge in basic and advanced emergency medical care, Incident Command Management, and Hazardous Materials response.
Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Miami-Dade Ambulance Service
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Paramedic in charge of Critical Care transport ambulance, staffed with either an EMT or Paramedic partner
- Operate and troubleshoot transport ventilators and infusion pumps
- Provide ALS and Critical Care interventions to patients being transported between facilities
- Monitor and interpret invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines
- Operate and troubleshoot LifePak 15 Cardiac Monitor
- Obtain venous access
- Administer ALS medication
- Drive ambulance on BLS level calls in a non-emergency mode
- Receive and provide complete and detailed care report to nursing staff
- Write complete and detailed patient electronic healthcare reports.
EMT-B
American Medical Response
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Oversaw BLS patient care and transport for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and inter-facility
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure patient care
- Produced medical reports relating to patient care
- Drove the ambulance both in routine transport and Lights and Sirens (341) emergency responses
- Documented patient history, interactions, and interventions in a clear, concise, and accurate manner for Patient Care Transfers, Electronic Patient Care Reports, and Patient Care Narratives.
Administrative Assistant
Children's Home Services
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Presided over all billing and payroll responsibilities, including authorizing employee and contractor payments
- Fulfilled reception duties
- Greeted and directed clients, nurses, and contractors
- Responded to telephone inquiries
- Arranged for the distribution and reproduction of internal documents.
Education
EMT-Paramedic Diploma -
American Medical Academy
Miami, FLUFCCP - Critical Care Paramedic
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl12.2020
Associate in Political Science -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Patient Assessment & Care
- Technical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Personal Information
Title: Flight and Critical Care Paramedic
Certification
- FP-C
- UFCCP
- CCP-C
- National Registered Paramedic
- Fl Paramedic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EMS Attendant
Alachua County Fire Rescue
04.2024 - Current
Paramedic LifeFlight I
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 04.2024
Paramedic/Charge Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
04.2021 - 06.2023
Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Miami-Dade Ambulance Service
11.2020 - 04.2021
Anesthesia Technician
Baptist Hospital of South Florida
10.2019 - 11.2020
EMT-B
American Medical Response
07.2018 - 11.2018
Administrative Assistant
Children's Home Services
10.2016 - 01.2018
EMT-Paramedic Diploma -
American Medical Academy
UFCCP - Critical Care Paramedic
University of Florida
Associate in Political Science -
Miami Dade College