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Education
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Certification
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Jose Gonzalez

Corpus Christi

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a firefighter/paramedic with the Corpus Christi Fire Department. Proven expertise in advanced pre-hospital emergency care and effective communication, ensuring rapid response and patient safety. Has shown leadership in high-pressure situations, fostering teamwork, and delivering exceptional care during critical emergencies, not just with the fire department, but as an emergency room paramedic.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/Paramedic

Corpus Christi Fire Department
Corpus Christi
01.2025 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assistance in fire and rescue situations.
  • Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and effectiveness during emergencies.
  • Communicating effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborate with fire department personnel for coordinated responses.

Paramedic

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
Corpus Christi
11.2022 - Current
  • Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records systems.
  • Develop strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality, efficient patient care.
  • Assess and treat patients with medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress, and intoxication.
  • Remain level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Administer CPR and other life-saving techniques to patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Provide emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.

cashier

HEB Grocery Store
Corpus Christi
11.2012 - 08.2022
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently at busy retail locations.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and product selections regularly.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced daily transactions.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richard King High School
Corpus Christi, TX
05-2013

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Skills

  • ALS certified
  • PALS certified
  • Cpr certified
  • Effective communication
  • Stress management
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Structural firefighting
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Fitness and agility
  • Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
  • First aid certified
  • Public speaking
  • Patient care coordination
  • Public safety awareness

Affiliations

  • Actively in the gym
  • Running Trails
  • RIding bike trails
  • Partaking in Recreational Sports

Certification

  • ALS certified
  • PALS Certified
  • CPR certified

Timeline

Firefighter/Paramedic

Corpus Christi Fire Department
01.2025 - Current

Paramedic

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
11.2022 - Current

cashier

HEB Grocery Store
11.2012 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Richard King High School

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

Del Mar College

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science

Del Mar College