Michael Garcia
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Highly motivated nursing graduate with extensive critical care, emergency response, and pre-hospital patient management experience as a Firefighter-Paramedic. Strong background in rapid assessment, emergency stabilization, advanced life support, trauma care, and multidisciplinary team collaboration in high-acuity environments. Clinical experience in NICU, IMCU, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care settings with hands-on exposure to critically ill neonatal and adult patients. Completed Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) in April 2026 from Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology and preparing to sit for NCLEX-RN. Seeking an ICU, IMCU, NICU, ED or other critical care nursing role where strong emergency medicine and bedside clinical skills can contribute to exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIREFIGHTER
City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Promote property protection by effectively utilizing firefighting tactics and strategies.
- Acted as a medical first responder by providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), CPR, and Emergency Medical Services.
- Entrusted with thoroughly conducting search and rescue operations and leading hose management to ensure patient safety and extinguish fires with minimal fire spread and building damage.
- Provided advanced pre-hospital emergency care and rapid stabilization for critically ill and injured patients in high-acuity emergency situations.
- Performed Advanced Life Support (ALS), cardiac monitoring, ECG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, airway management, and emergency transport coordination.
- Responded to cardiac arrests, respiratory failure, strokes, STEMI alerts, overdoses, traumatic injuries, burns, and critical medical emergencies.
- Delivered rapid trauma assessment, hemorrhage control, spinal stabilization, and life-saving interventions during transport.
- Collaborated with emergency departments, trauma teams, and critical care staff to ensure seamless patient handoff and continuity of care.
- Managed ventilatory support including BVM ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, suctioning, and advanced airway preparation such as, intubation and cricothyrotomy.
- Participated in mass casualty response, rescue operations, hazardous environments, and fire suppression while maintaining patient-centered emergency care.
- Maintained accurate patient care reports and ensured compliance with emergency medical protocols and safety standards.
FIREFIGHTER
Orange County Fire Rescue
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Promote property protection by effectively utilizing firefighting tactics and strategies.
- Acted as a medical first responder by providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), CPR, and Emergency Medical Services.
- Delivered emergency medical care and fire rescue services in high-volume emergency response settings.
- Provided BLS and ALS interventions including CPR, medication administration, patient stabilization, and emergency transport preparation.
- Performed search and rescue operations, fire suppression, overhaul inspections, and scene safety management.
- Conducted patient assessments for respiratory distress, chest pain, altered mental status, trauma, and medical emergencies.
- Assisted with airway support, splinting, hemorrhage control, and rapid transfer to higher levels of care.
- Worked closely with hospitals and emergency departments to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes.
- Served in high-stress situations requiring fast clinical judgment, prioritization, and calm leadership.
SALES MANAGER
Westchester Country Club
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Fulfilled various orders for the pro shop, including documenting inventory, deliveries, and shipping requests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction 30% by accurately quality-checking all incoming and outgoing merchandise.
- Managed all of the major golf brand accounts that were carried by the country club
- Titleist, Wilson Golf, Puma, Cobra, Taylormade, Callaway, etc.
- Maintained professional relationships with all major golf salesmen and brand ambassadors
- Provided in-depth education and knowledge regarding golf equipment to inform member purchases better.
Education
A.S. - Nursing
Cambridge College of Healthcare And Technology
Delray Beach, FL04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2015
Firefighter 1 & 2 -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12-2018
Paramedic -
First Response Training Group
Orlando, FL05-2022
Skills
- Problem Solving Patient Documentation Evidence Based Practice Patient Care Triage PPE Safety Critical thinking EKG interpretation IV/IO access CPR Cardiac Pacing Synchronized Cardioversion Trauma assessment Medication administration Critical Care Assessment ACLS PALS BLS CPR/AED Emergency Response Trauma Stabilization Rapid Patient Assessment Airway Management Cardiac Monitoring Medication Administration Hemodynamic Monitoring Ventilator Support Sepsis Recognition Stroke/STEMI Recognition Emergency Pharmacology Wound Care Sterile Technique Time Management Leadership Under Pressure
Certification
- NCLEX - RN Pending - Test date is set for beginning of June
- PALS/ACLS
- Paramedic State Certified
- Firefighter I & II Certified
- CPR/AED Certified
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awarded life saving award - from City of Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Orange County Fire Rescue Department
Timeline
FIREFIGHTER
City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
01.2023 - 01.2026
FIREFIGHTER
Orange County Fire Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2023
SALES MANAGER
Westchester Country Club
01.2017 - 01.2019
A.S. - Nursing
Cambridge College of Healthcare And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida Atlantic University
Firefighter 1 & 2 -
Palm Beach State College
Paramedic -
First Response Training Group