MELISSA DELGADO
Parrish
Summary
Aspiring health care professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs monitoring and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Surgical Technologist
Calvert Health Medical Center
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Support surgical teams in operating rooms across various specialties.
- Proficient in preparing and maintaining sterile fields, passing instruments to surgeons and first assists during procedures.
- Strong communicator and effective team player in high-pressure, fast paced environments.
- Conscientious of patient safety though positioning and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Firefighter, Paramedic, Instructor, Simulation Coordinator
Prince Georges County Fire/ EMS Department
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Dedicated fire service professional with a strong background in emergency response, fire suppression, advanced life support, and public safety.
- Ability to assess critical situations quickly and provide life-saving medical care in high-pressure environments.
- Committed to protecting lives and property while maintaining composure and professionalism under extreme conditions.
- Adept in working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining equipment, readiness, and educating the community on fire prevention and health safety.
- Skilled in designing and delivering comprehensive curriculum and accordance with national EMS, education, standards, and state certification requirements.
- Adept at teaching advanced life support (ALS), patient assessment, pharmacology, and trauma management through both classroom instruction and practical simulation.
- Proven ability to mentor students, evaluate clinical performance, and foster critical thinking and decision-making under pressure.
- Committed to shaping competent, confident paramedics prepared for real-world emergency situations.
Education
Paramedic Certificate -
Prince George's Community College
05.2018
Bachelor Degree of Science - Nutrition Science
Purdue Global University
06.2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptive
- EMT Instruction
- Simulations
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Patient positioning
Certification
- NREMT Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Multi-Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Calvert Health Medical Center
04.2025 - 07.2025
Firefighter, Paramedic, Instructor, Simulation Coordinator
Prince Georges County Fire/ EMS Department
01.2015 - 01.2025
Bachelor Degree of Science - Nutrition Science
Purdue Global University
Paramedic Certificate -
Prince George's Community College