JOSE MERCADO
Racine,WI
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 14 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
FTO-EMT B
Superior Ambulance Svc
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
FTO EMT-B
Bell Ambulance
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
PEWAUKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
02.2007 - 03.2017
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
EMT-Basic
Paratech Ambulance Service
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05.2005
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Emergency Patient Triage
- First Aid
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Patient Immobilization
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Ambulance Transport
- Vehicle Maintenance
Timeline
FTO-EMT B
Superior Ambulance Svc
02.2022 - Current
FTO EMT-B
Bell Ambulance
08.2016 - 01.2022
EMT-Basic
Paratech Ambulance Service
05.2012 - 03.2015
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
PEWAUKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
02.2007 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Gateway Technical College
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