Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Meritorious Service Award
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Mario R. Rocha

Mario R. Rocha

Land O Lakes,FL

Summary

Dynamic Flight Paramedic with extensive experience at Jet ICU, excelling in advanced life support and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through rapid assessments and effective communication. Recognized for leadership in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols while delivering compassionate care during critical missions.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Paramedic

Jet ICU
05.2024 - Current
  • Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
  • Elevated care standards through consistent adherence to established treatment guidelines and protocols.
  • Ensured safe transportation for patients by adhering to strict aviation protocols and guidelines.
  • Contributed to successful rescue missions by providing essential medical support in challenging environments such as natural disasters or remote locations.
  • Expedited stabilization efforts for critically injured patients by implementing rapid assessment techniques upon arrival at scenes.

Paramedic

Advent Health Wesley Chapel
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.

Fire Captain

Tampa Fire Rescue
08.1996 - 03.2023
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Promoted community awareness of fire safety through participation in educational programs and events.
  • Enhanced team performance through consistent training, evaluations, and feedback on fireground operations.
  • Developed incident action plans to effectively manage resources during complex emergencies.
  • Served as a Paramedic Field Training Officer training and evaluating new paramedics.

Paramedic

Temple Terrace Fire Rescue
06.1996 - 08.1996
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.

Education

Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Services

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
12.1999

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Airway management
  • Safety procedures
  • Advanced life support
  • Flight safety
  • Patient relations
  • Providing pre-hospital advanced life support
  • Air medical treatment
  • Multitasking Abilities

Affiliations

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Certification

  • State of Florida Paramedic
  • Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum
  • AHA Basic Life Support Provider
  • AHA PALS Provider
  • AHA ACLS Provider
  • AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Flight Paramedic

Jet ICU
05.2024 - Current

Paramedic

Advent Health Wesley Chapel
04.2024 - Current

Fire Captain

Tampa Fire Rescue
08.1996 - 03.2023

Paramedic

Temple Terrace Fire Rescue
06.1996 - 08.1996

Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Services

Hillsborough Community College

Meritorious Service Award

Received the Meritorious Service Award for rescuing a drowning victim while off duty.

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