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Jose Ramos Mercado

Killingly ,CT

Summary

Meticulous EMT with over10+ years in healthcare roles.Proactive EMT with experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge in Emergency Medical Services and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.

Hardworking and disciplined with strong program management and team leadership skills. Adept at improving company policies, educating workers and resolving problems with a proactive approach. Proficient in OSHA guidelines for injury's/ health and safety environments.

Results-oriented safety and occupational health professional with multilingual abilities and excellent reporting skills. Dedicated safety professional with a firm understanding of regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling and incident management. Skilled in leading weekly meetings, developing training programs and managing workers compensation claims. Pragmatic Occupational Health and Safety Specialist skilled in conducting efficient and effective safety audits. Natural leader works exceptionally well in both independent and team-centered roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Lead

Staples
01.2023 - Current
  • Compiled reports and provided training courses.
  • Investigated complaints and expediently resolved concerns.
  • Investigated incidents affecting health.
  • Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
  • Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted with development, implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management system processes.
  • Developed and implemented programs that improved workplace health, ergonomics and hazard identification.
  • Built working relationships with partners to lead and direct assigned projects in implementing cultural changes in safety.
  • Maintained safety contingency programs for fire, spill and other emergency response processes.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives within environmental health, safety and sanitation areas.
  • Reductions of site injuries by 70%.

EMS Training Supervisor

Woodstock Fire Department
11.2022 - 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.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.
  • Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.

Workplace Health&Safety

Amazon
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.

• Provided first aid treatment for Amazon employees while working.

• Respond to any safety calls in the floor or with Amazon premises.

• Implementation of policy to a new launching building.

• CPR AHA instructor.

EMT

American Medical Response, AMR
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Trained newly hired EMTs by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.

Safety Coordinator/Warehouse Worker

Yankee Candle
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Loaded perishable goods into environmentally controlled trucks for planned delivery schedules.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
  • Inventoried items with daily cycle counts and monthly audits and investigated discrepancies to maximize data accuracy.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.

Education

Environmental Science - Environmental Science

Capital Community College Magnet Academy
Hartford, CT
07.2025

Associate of Science - Paramedic

Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
08.2016

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School
Watertown, NY
06.2009

Skills

  • First Aid/ CPR instructor
  • Knowledge in EPA/NFPA
  • Osha 30 certified
  • Knowledge on Microsoft word
  • Workers compensation knowledge
  • Reporting and documentation

Timeline

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Lead

Staples
01.2023 - Current

EMS Training Supervisor

Woodstock Fire Department
11.2022 - Current

Workplace Health&Safety

Amazon
08.2022 - 01.2023

EMT

American Medical Response, AMR
04.2019 - 05.2022

Safety Coordinator/Warehouse Worker

Yankee Candle
09.2018 - 03.2019

Environmental Science - Environmental Science

Capital Community College Magnet Academy

Associate of Science - Paramedic

Hudson County Community College

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School
Jose Ramos Mercado