Jonathon Gastelum
Fostoria,IA
Summary
- Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
- Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with four years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Analytical and strategic EMT with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Transport EMT
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
10.2022 - 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.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
EMT-Basic
Jackson Fire & Rescue
10.2022 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- 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.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
St. Lukes Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Provided medical care and treatment in Level-3 Trauma Unit for patients presenting with Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure and Strokes life-threatening conditions, regularly performing CPR and IV access procedures.
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
EMT-Basic
Pocahontas Community Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Used Epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Nurses/Doctors.
EMT-Basic
Spencer Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA02.2022
High School Diploma -
Spencer Community Schools
Spencer IA05.2019
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Indirect Patient Care
- Scene Assessments
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Cardiac Arrest
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- Newborn Intensive Care
- Epic Software
Certification
- NREMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- PEARS - Pediatric Emergency, Assessment, Recognition, & Stabilization
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
- ABLS - Advance Burn Life Support
- STABLE - Care of a newborn
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Critical Care Transport EMT
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
Jackson Fire & Rescue
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
St. Lukes Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
EMT-Basic
Pocahontas Community Hospital
06.2020 - Current
EMT-Basic
Spencer Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Spencer Community Schools
- NREMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- PEARS - Pediatric Emergency, Assessment, Recognition, & Stabilization
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
- ABLS - Advance Burn Life Support
- STABLE - Care of a newborn
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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