Odalis Romero-castro
Middle Village
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of handling calls in the 911 environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
Paramedic
Citywide Ambulance
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Participated in NYC 911 with BronxCare Health system.
EMT-Basic
AMR
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Participated in Westchester County 911.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
Emergency Medical Technician
Senior Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
EMT-Basic
Lifeline
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Education
Paramedicine
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY08.2023
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY06.2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Field Patient Assessments
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Examination
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Rig Maintenance
Timeline
Paramedic
Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Citywide Ambulance
08.2023 - Current
EMT-Basic
AMR
06.2022 - 10.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Senior Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
EMT-Basic
Lifeline
12.2020 - 09.2021
Paramedicine
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Newburgh Free Academy
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