Joshua Mejia
Denham Springs
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Development Specialist
HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized career plans for diverse client populations.
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing and interview techniques.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to enhance client job search strategies, including resume writing and mock interviews.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented workforce training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Facilitated Adult Workforce training sessions of over 25 adults.
Urology Laser Scrub Technologist
United Medical Systems
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Facilitated successful operation of Laser Lithotripsy Quanta Machine during surgical procedures to complete Urologist guided Kidney Stone destruction. Worked as a team lead, with nurses, scrub technicians, anesthesiologists and surgeons to maximize efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing turnaround times for medical procedures and improving service delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute training programs on new technologies.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through rigorous quality assurance checks on medical equipment.
- Provided expert guidance on equipment selection and deployment in clinical settings, optimizing resource allocation.
- Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
Paramedic
Baton Rouge General Hospital Ambulance Service
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during critical incidents.
- Mentored junior paramedics, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Implemented best practices in patient assessment and treatment protocols for improved service delivery.
- Trained staff on the use of medical equipment and emergency response technologies, fostering competency.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Acadian Ambulance
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Evaluated trainee performance, providing constructive feedback to improve patient care delivery.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Process Operator
Dow Chemical and Refinery
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Provided technical support during process audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Paramedic Crew Chief, Field Training Officer, QA committee member, Purple Heart recipient for near death accident in the line of duty.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during critical incidents.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and improve operational efficiency in emergency responses.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.2001
Skills
- Strong knowledge of procedures, protocols and processes in all jobs
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail of medicine given, machinery maintenance or operating procedure details
- Proficient teacher, leader, and coach
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and other team Members
Accomplishments
- Dean's List- FranU 2003
- Purple Heart- Line of duty severe injury. 2011
- Report Review Committee Member by election-2009
- Paramedic Crew Chief- 2010
- Paramedic Field Training Officer- 2007
- CPR Instructor- 2010
- Honored Listee Marquis Who's Who- 2025
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification August 2004
- Certified Holmium Laser Technology August 2022
- Ordained Minister, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee September 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Career Development Specialist
HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
12.2025 - Current
Urology Laser Scrub Technologist
United Medical Systems
07.2022 - 10.2025
Paramedic
Baton Rouge General Hospital Ambulance Service
08.2017 - 06.2022
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Acadian Ambulance
07.2015 - 08.2017
Process Operator
Dow Chemical and Refinery
12.2014 - 07.2015
Paramedic Field Training Officer
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services
01.2007 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
High School Diploma -
Central High School