Michael Saltares
Splendora
Summary
Compassionate EMT with strong skills in patient assessment, emergency response, and clear communication. Proven ability to stabilize patients in high-pressure situations and deliver high-quality pre-hospital care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Deer Park Independent School District
Deer Park, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Safely operated school bus, ensuring timely transportation for students to and from school.
- Monitored student behavior on bus, fostering a safe and respectful environment.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
Pasadena, TX
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered emergency medical care, including CPR and first aid to patients in various situations.
- Collaborated with team members to stabilize patients during transport to healthcare facilities.
- Documented patient information and treatment procedures in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions during high-pressure situations.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
EMT-Basic
Somerset Area Ambulance Association
Somerset, PA
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Trained new EMT personnel on protocols, procedures, and use of medical equipment efficiently.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on operational procedures and patient care techniques.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered emergency medical care, including CPR and first aid to patients in various situations.
- Collaborated with team members to stabilize patients during transport to healthcare facilities.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions during high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
EMT-Basic /Advanced EMT
Ridge Fire District
Ridge, NY
05.2002 - 10.2013
- Administered emergency medical care during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Operated advanced life support equipment effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients to determine appropriate treatment plans promptly.
- Led community outreach programs to educate the public on emergency preparedness and health safety measures.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, relaying vital information about patient conditions and incident locations for timely responses.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Prepared patients for transport by securing them appropriately using stretchers or other immobilization devices when necessary.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to determine optimal courses of action.
Advanced EMT
Yaphank Fire District
Yaphank, NY
05.2003 - 08.2010
- Administered advanced life support techniques in emergency situations to stabilize patient conditions.
- Coordinated with medical teams to ensure seamless patient transport and care continuity.
- Responded rapidly to emergency calls, assessing situations, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Administered intravenous fluids as necessary to stabilize patients'' conditions before arrival at the hospital facilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability through managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel throughout challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient care by providing advanced life support and administering medications in emergency situations.
- Assisted with complex extrications and rescues, ensuring timely response to emergencies and minimizing further injury or harm.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Education
Paramedic Class - Emergency Medicine
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA01-2021
Fire Fighter / Haz Mat Technician - All Fields of Fire Fighting
Suffolk County Fire Academy
Yaphank, NY10-2013
EMT BASIC & EMT CRITICAL CARE - Emergency Medicine
Suffolk County Remsco
Yaphank, NY05-2013
High School Diploma -
William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY08-1983
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- Scene safety assessment
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric patient care
- CPR and first aid
- Teamwork
- CPR certification
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
07.2025 - 08.2025
School Bus Driver
Deer Park Independent School District
10.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
Somerset Area Ambulance Association
06.2018 - 08.2021
Advanced EMT
Yaphank Fire District
05.2003 - 08.2010
EMT-Basic /Advanced EMT
Ridge Fire District
05.2002 - 10.2013
Paramedic Class - Emergency Medicine
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Fire Fighter / Haz Mat Technician - All Fields of Fire Fighting
Suffolk County Fire Academy
EMT BASIC & EMT CRITICAL CARE - Emergency Medicine
Suffolk County Remsco
High School Diploma -
William Floyd High School