Joshua Valdivieso
Rochelle,IL
Summary
Qualified, hard working experienced Firefighter/EMT with a solid reputation for superior performance, accuracy and decision-making abilities under pressure. Very good working with and leading all different types of people.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon
Amazon Air KRFD Rockford
08.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing immediate medical assistance and addressing health concerns.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough safety assessments and recommending improvements.
- Responded promptly to onsite emergencies, providing skilled first aid treatment and coordinating additional support when necessary.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective injury prevention strategies and training programs.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective measures for a safer work environment.
- Promoted employee wellness through educational seminars on topics such as nutrition, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Provided ongoing support to injured employees during their recovery process, facilitating timely return-to-work plans.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training modules on topics such as first aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogens for company personnel.
- Implemented preventative measures such as ergonomic assessments, ultimately decreasing instances of musculoskeletal injuries among employees.
Clinic Manager EMT-Basic
Medcor
Rochelle, IL
04.2018 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily clinic operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Implemented efficient patient doctor's appointment scheduling systems to enhance prompt service delivery.
- Managed staff performance, providing training and mentorship to improve team effectiveness.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Resolved patient complaints in a timely manner, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty to the clinic.
- Conducted frequent plant walk-throughs to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for both patients and staff by enforcing strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Prioritized patient confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding sensitive information at all times.
- Provided direct care to patients by assessing, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs of medical supplies, contributing to budget efficiency.
- Improved inventory management processes, ensuring timely availability of medical supplies while reducing wastage.
- Oversaw clinic's compliance with health and safety standards, ensuring safe environment for both patients and staff.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical medical assistance in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with fire and police departments to coordinate effective emergency response efforts.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment plans accurately for continuity of care.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
Paid-on-call and Part-time Firefighter/EMT-B
Rochelle Fire Dept.
Rochelle, IL, USA
09.2005 - 01.2025
- Started as a paid-on-call firefighter and was immediately asked to start working part-time, filling in for full-time firefighters when they had days off or were sick.
- As my time with the department has progressed over the past 20 years, I became a very active paid on call firefighter for Rochelle and have attended many classes and trainings, continuously earning more certificates and expanding my training and ability to serve the community.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Provided immediate medical attention to victims at emergency scenes, ensuring swift stabilization before hospital transport.
- Conducted thorough investigations of fire scenes to determine causes, contributing to prevention efforts.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Pest Control Service Technician
Omega Pest Control
Rochelle, IL
09.2003 - 04.2022
- Conducted thorough inspections to identify pest infestations and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Operated specialized equipment for effective pest removal and prevention strategies.
- Educated clients on pest control methods and maintenance practices to enhance property safety.
- Maintained accurate records of service visits, treatments applied, and customer interactions.
- Reduced callbacks for pest control services by effectively identifying, treating, and eliminating pests in a timely manner.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service throughout each interaction.
- Achieved high levels of client retention through consistent communication and prompt resolution of any concerns or issues.
- Successfully conducted integrated pest management practices in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
- Performed routine maintenance on pest control equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Maximized efficiency by managing inventory levels of chemicals and equipment needed for daily operations.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bay Valley Foods
Rochelle, IL
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials between storage and production areas.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, maintaining accurate stock levels in warehouse systems.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Monitored product quality during handling, ensuring adherence to company standards and minimizing damage.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Illinois River Energy (Ethanol Plant)
Rochelle, IL
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring efficient processing and tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments of ethanol, grain, and ethanol production by-product such as dry distiller grain for cattle.
- Coordinated inventory management, utilizing warehouse management systems to track equipment stock, ethanol, and grain levels accurately.
- Used railroad movers, end loaders, skid-steers, forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies to load and unload goods from trucks and containers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Conducted thorough audits of received merchandise against purchase orders to identify variances in quantity or quality quickly.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochelle Township High School
Rochelle, IL05-2004
State of Illinois Firefighter 2 Certification - IL Firefighter 2
Arlington Heights Fire Academy
Arlington Heights, IL09-2004
State of Illinois EMT-Basic License - EMT-Basic
St. Anthony (OSF)
Rockford, IL06-2011
Fire/Rescue -
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Champaign, ILAdvanced Fire Technician -
Romeoville Fire Academy
Romeoville, IL08-2017
Skills
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Cool and collected under pressure
- Skilled problem solver
- 20 years of experience working for an ALS ambulance service
- Very good working with patients and citizens
- Have always been a natural leader
- Advanced Technician Firefighter (Firefighter 3)
- Hazmat Tech-A
- Rope Ops
- Public Safety Diver/Dive team member
- Full face mask cert
- Dry Suit cert
- Rescue diver cert
- Watercraft Technician
- Water Rescue Ops
- Vehicle Machinery Ops
Timeline
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon
08.2025 - Current
Clinic Manager EMT-Basic
Medcor
04.2018 - 01.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bay Valley Foods
04.2010 - 05.2011
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Illinois River Energy (Ethanol Plant)
10.2008 - 04.2010
Paid-on-call and Part-time Firefighter/EMT-B
Rochelle Fire Dept.
09.2005 - 01.2025
Pest Control Service Technician
Omega Pest Control
09.2003 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Rochelle Township High School
State of Illinois Firefighter 2 Certification - IL Firefighter 2
Arlington Heights Fire Academy
State of Illinois EMT-Basic License - EMT-Basic
St. Anthony (OSF)
Fire/Rescue -
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Advanced Fire Technician -
Romeoville Fire Academy