Michelle Garcia
Tonica,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Volunteer/EMT-Basic
Tonica Fire Department
Tonica, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Provided community education on fire and medical safety
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in EMT and water rescue techniques through continuous training
- Provided emotional support for patients who were frightened or anxious during transport.
- Provided assistance with lifting patients onto stretchers and into ambulances.
- Strictly adhered to HIPAA guidelines when dealing with confidential patient information.
- Assisted in responding to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support and patient assessment.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other medical facilities using appropriate safety measures.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure their safety, comfort and trust throughout the transport process.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding each call including patient data, treatment given and any additional notes in an accurate manner.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure and temperature during transport.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
Field Service Volunteer
La Salle County Emergency Management Agency
Ottawa, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted EMS in managing traffic for vehicles/pedestrians, surveying damage, and providing food/water to personnel.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
Union Carpenter
Allied Industrial
Banton Rouge, AL
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Implemented outage projects for 23 years as a contractor at various nuclear plants, such as Braidwood, Dresden, La Salle, Clinton, Quad and Byron. The company underwent 6 name changes over this duration.
- Successfully cleared FBI background check, passed testing for three levels of areas, and fulfilled fitness for duty requirements to gain access at nuclear facility.
- Build, Dismantled and removed completed scaffolds from worksites in an efficient manner.
- Worked closely with other tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and pipefitters during construction projects.
- Repaired damaged components such as ladders, ties and guard rails as required.
- Provided technical advice to junior staff members on the correct methods of erecting, dismantling and altering access towers safely.
- Inspected existing structures to ensure they are suitable for use in erecting scaffolding systems.
- Supervised a team of scaffold builders, ensuring safety regulations were followed and quality standards met.
- Identified hazards associated with the erection of temporary access equipment and ensured these risks were managed appropriately.
- Complied with relevant Health and Safety legislation when working at height or near hazardous areas.
- Utilized fall protection systems such as harnesses when working at heights greater than four feet above ground level.
Education
EMT - Prehospital Care
Mclean County Area EMS System
Normal, IL05-2024
Certification - Emergency Management/ EMS
Various Additional Training
N/A05-2022
Skills
- Medical emergencies / Prehospital care
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Strong knowledge base in EMA/EMS
- Continuing Education
- Ability to work alone or in team
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- ILPH EMT License May 31, 2024
- NREMT Certification May 25,2024
- IEMA/ Homeland Security ICS 400 March 27, 2024
- IEMA/ Homeland Security ICS 300 March 7,2024
- FEMA IS 800 February 10, 2024
- FEMA IS 200 February 9, 2024
- IFSI Hazard Awareness Online-NFPA July 1, 2023
- OSF Life Flight July 13, 2023
- National TIMS November 01, 2023
- AHA BLS CPR/AED November 11, 2023
- UCAR Role of Sky Spotter July 17,2022
- NSC Defensive Driving Course December 19. 2022
- FEMA IS 700 July 16,2022
- FEMA IS 100 July15,2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMS Volunteer/EMT-Basic
Tonica Fire Department
08.2023 - Current
Field Service Volunteer
La Salle County Emergency Management Agency
05.2022 - Current
Union Carpenter
Allied Industrial
08.2017 - 05.2023
EMT - Prehospital Care
Mclean County Area EMS System
Certification - Emergency Management/ EMS
Various Additional Training