Orlando Torres
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Proactive paramedic with experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge in critical care and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated success of building patient rapport and delivering superior medical care. Thorough and focused under pressure with a history of creating a trusting and effective care environment under volatile conditions. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Advent Health Winter Park
Winter Park, FL
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and strhers.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
Paramedic
Adventist Health System
Wesley Chapel, FL
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
Paramedic
Medfleet
New Port Richey, FL
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Mechanic
Walmart
Brooksville, FL
01.1995 - 05.2016
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained certifications and completed in-depth training on commonly-serviced equipment, systems and components.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Sonar Technician
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
09.1989 - 03.1993
- Documented maintenance actions and kept equipment records updated.
- Maintained communications and information security levels and observed appropriate security level requirements.
- Calculated target ranges and noted real-time propagation changes.
- Handled secret and classified information with utmost discretion as per military protocols.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSome College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FLSkills
- Patient support and assistance
- Safety protocols
- IV fluid replacement
- Wound care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Ambulance transport
- Lifesaving measures
- Reporting and documentation
- Respiratory care assessment
- EKG procedures
- IV and medication administration
- PPE use
- Leadership
Certification
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIH certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- STABLE Provider
- PALS certification
- CCT certification
Timeline
Paramedic
Advent Health Winter Park
09.2021 - 04.2024
Paramedic
Adventist Health System
09.2019 - 09.2021
Paramedic
Medfleet
05.2016 - 09.2019
Mechanic
Walmart
01.1995 - 05.2016
Sonar Technician
United States Navy
09.1989 - 03.1993
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
University of Idaho
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology
Pasco-Hernando State College
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIH certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- STABLE Provider
- PALS certification
- CCT certification
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