Moises Contreras
Aurora,IL
Summary
Professional Emergency Room Technician with 6 years of experience. Strengths in conducting rapid assessment of conditions to prioritize tasks in dynamic environment, and providing support to staff nurses and physicians. Demonstrated superior skills to thrive under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Technician
Northwestern Hospital
Dupage, IL
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with starting IV insertions and medicated within my scope of practice
- Monitored patient status and assisted with them with their initial chief complaint
- Help with translating when doing patient care (Spanish)
- Working along side nurses and doctors to meet expectations of patients
- Prioritized care based on clinician orders and current patient symptoms to optimize resource utilization.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Maintain composure under any circumstance and help others to create a successful outcome
EMT-B
Favorite Healthcare Agency
Portland, OR
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using ALERT.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Monitored patients after receiving vaccine.
- Consulted with patients about the importance of vaccines and the benefits of being vaccinated.
- Managed company van to events and made sure supplies were always sufficient.
- Managed inventory.
- Translated when needed for patients (Spanish).
- Managed pick up and drop off of vaccines every shift before and after events.
- Checked in with lead at the end of the day to create a end day report from event.
ER Technician/EMT-B
Rush Copley
Aurora, IL
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
ER-Technician III/EMT-B
UTMB
Galveston, TX
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Provide full care to patients and assist nurses and doctors with any situation given.
- Alert and focused under any critical circumstance.
- Certified emergency dispatcher as of 2017 and current.
- CPR certified.
- Accountable for any assistance of basic life support within the hospital.
- Able to work as a team to create and reach goals within the stay of the patient’s care.
- Affiliated with the bio-containment unit at UTMB.
- Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machine design, use, repair and maintenance.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
EMT-Basic
Galveston EMS
Galveston, TX
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
Service Clerk
Walgreens
Aurora, IL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented policies and procedures as per instructions from management.
- Communication skills, able to multitask, reliable, and able to handle customers under any circumstances.
- Give sale representation weekly and be knowledgeable of my surroundings.
- Open and closing procedures.
- Acknowledgeable of sales and numbers for the month and creating goals to keep them sustainable and or higher.
- Answered telephone and in-person customer questions about available services and products.
- Oversaw cleaning and organization of reception area and checkout counter.
- Accepted payments, issued receipts and filed documents to administer work orders.
- Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Education
Certification - Data Science/Analytics
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL12.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Waubonsee Community College
Medical Services
Sugar Grove, IL12.2015
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
04.2015
Skills
- CPR
- Phlebotomy
- EMT
- Applying orthopedic splints
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
- Taking and tracking vital signs
- Venipuncture
- Sanitizing procedures
- Airway management
- Cleaning and suturing wounds
- Medical sample collection
- Admissions and discharge processes
- Basic life support certified
- Replenishing supplies
- Medical terminology
- Educating patients
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- EKG interpretation and monitoring
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- Emergency response and assessment
- Experience with Epic
- Fluent in Spanish
References Upon Request
Stephanie Ducar - 6304085535
Hannah Knoefel (Nurse) - 4403820311
Samuel Mensah (Nurse) - 7085132848
Christopher Abadilla (Nurse) - 6307505931
Languages
Trilingual (Spanish and German)
Qualifications
- Computer proficiency
- Leadership experience
- Communication skills
- Collaboration talent
- Organizational know-how
- Problem-solving abilities
- People skills
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Epic proficient
- Microsoft experienced
Timeline
EMT-B
Favorite Healthcare Agency
11.2021 - 03.2022
ER Technician
Northwestern Hospital
05.2021 - Current
ER Technician/EMT-B
Rush Copley
05.2019 - 11.2021
EMT-Basic
Galveston EMS
08.2017 - 12.2017
ER-Technician III/EMT-B
UTMB
09.2016 - 06.2018
Service Clerk
Walgreens
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certification - Data Science/Analytics
Northwestern University
Some College (No Degree) - Waubonsee Community College
Medical Services
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
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