Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Mary Castro

Oklahoma City

Summary

I am a positive, dedicated, compassionate, hardworking individual who desires to find a long-term and challenging position in an exhilarating and growing environment where I can make a positive change in someone's life. I strive to expand my current knowledge and skills to improve myself beyond my current abilities, where I can exceed expectations in all aspects of my work and personal growth to help others and be a positive addition to your company.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT

PAFFORD
12.2023 - Current
  • Operate emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, the public, and first responders safe.
  • Remain level-headed and proactive during emergencies.
  • Review the inventory before shift and confirm the ambulance is prepared for service.
  • Safe transportation for patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Assist the paramedic with any needs, including getting vitals, setting up IV's, gathering info, etc.
  • Daily truck checks for fleet and supplies
  • Daily truck stock
  • Daily station chores

MEDIC DRIVER/LEAD TRAINER

OKLAHOMA MED CONNECT
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Operate a non-emergent vehicle for interfacility transfers.
  • Transfer pts in either the driver or medic role
  • Monitor patients during transport
  • Review inventory before shift to ensure vehicle is stocked.
  • Obtain the appropriate documentation at the hospitals.
  • Obtain signatures upon pickup and drop off.

EMT

EMSA
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Operate emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Remain level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Review inventory prior to shift and confirm the ambulance is prepared for service.
  • Transport patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Assist the paramedic with any needs, including getting vitals, setting up IV's, gathering info, etc.
  • Interfacility transfers
  • Documentation
  • FTO Trainer

LIBERATION TECH

INSPIRE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked with Respiratory Therapist to take care of inpatient vent, trach, and wound patients.
  • Coordinated patient care needs with the healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation, and general patient care needs.
  • Delivered exemplary care to ventilator unit patients of various ages in a long-term care facility with up to 15 beds.
  • Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness, and sanitization before use.
  • Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP setups.
  • Implemented individualized care plans based upon each patient's unique needs and instructions from supervising physician.
  • Aided patients with mobility and activities of daily living

Education

No Degree - Emergency Technician

EOC
Choctaw, OK
03-2023

Skills

  • Direct patient care with diverse populations
  • De-escalation and support of unstable and emotional behaviors
  • Strong, proficient communication with patients, family, my team, and hospital staff
  • Empathetic personality and active listener who has gained connections, rapport, and trust with patients
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Flexibility and adaption skills
  • CPR and BLS Skills
  • Emergency medical care
  • Behavioral emergencies
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • EMT cert obtained - 2022
  • RBT- cert obtained- 2021
  • AHA CPR certified

Interests

Since I have been working as an EMT for the past 3 years, I have had multiple interactions with patients In crisis, and I feel working with individuals in this manner is my calling I have been searching for an opportunity to apply my passion and knowledge and gain further education within a company that specializes in mental health, behavioral and crisis needs

Timeline

EMT

PAFFORD
12.2023 - Current

MEDIC DRIVER/LEAD TRAINER

OKLAHOMA MED CONNECT
09.2023 - 03.2024

EMT

EMSA
05.2022 - 09.2023

LIBERATION TECH

INSPIRE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 05.2022

No Degree - Emergency Technician

EOC