Mario Quijada
Miami,FL
Summary
Committed Firefighter offering 10 years of experience controlling, containing and extinguishing fires. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Accomplished professional passionate about maintaining safety of local community and saving lives. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Works great with team and consistently meets or exceeds expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Boynton Beach, FL
09.2017 - Current
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
EMS Instructor
American Medical Academy
Miami, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted skills assessments of student performance during lab activities.
- Prepared and presented lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises to students in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with faculty members from other departments to develop interdisciplinary courses.
- Supervised interns while they practiced patient assessment techniques in a simulated environment.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades and other relevant data.
Paramedic
CDR Maguire
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered monoclonal injection
- Patient assessments
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
Paramedic
Set paramedic
Miami, FL
08.2020 - 03.2021
- On set paramedic for Telemundo
- Providing BLS care to patients
- Documented and reported to supervisor
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced as on set safety.
Paramedic
MRA QPS
Miami, FL
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Braxton College
Fort Myers Beach, FL09-2026
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Braxton College
Fort Myers Beach, FL09-2024
Associate of Science - EMS
Braxton College
Fort Myers Beach, FL12-2023
Paramedic License in Paramedic -
American Medical Academy
08.2014
EMT License in Emergency Medical Technology -
American Medical Academy
05.2011
Skills
- Rescue Specialist
- Secure Zone Transportation
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Human and Animal Evacuations
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Fireground Communications
- Incident Command System
- Public Education Programs
Certification
- BCLS Instructor
- PALS Instuctor
- PHTLS Instructor
- ACLS instructor
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/TECC/PHTLS certified
- EMT
- Paramedic
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
EMS Instructor
American Medical Academy
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic
CDR Maguire
09.2021 - 02.2022
Paramedic
Set paramedic
08.2020 - 03.2021
Paramedic
MRA QPS
09.2018 - 04.2020
Firefighter/Paramedic
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Braxton College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Braxton College
Associate of Science - EMS
Braxton College
Paramedic License in Paramedic -
American Medical Academy
EMT License in Emergency Medical Technology -
American Medical Academy
- BCLS Instructor
- PALS Instuctor
- PHTLS Instructor
- ACLS instructor
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/TECC/PHTLS certified
- EMT
- Paramedic
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