Raymond Salazar
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Patient focused health care professional with 8 years of hands on experience. Devoted to delivering high quality pre hospital emergency care during fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and other crisis scenarios. Excellent interpersonal skills in developing positive relationships with other team members and going above and beyond to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa, IA
02.2024 - Current
- Led initiatives to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuous education efforts.
- Evaluated and refined emergency response procedures to align with evolving healthcare standards and regulations.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Paramedic
Keokuk County Health Center
Sigourney, IA
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Coordinated patient transport, ensuring timely arrival at medical facilities while prioritizing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new paramedics on best practices in emergency response techniques and protocols.
Paramedic
CARE Ambulance LLC
Iowa City, IA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Deliver first aid, basic life care, and emergency medical treatment to patients in a timely and compassionate manner
- Determine appropriate treatments and identify symptoms by communicating with patients on site
- Maintain cleanliness of station, clean and decontaminate vehicle, stock apparatus to ensure safe environment for transport
EMT, FTO
Lifeline Ambulance INC.
Wenatchee, WA
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Provided EMS standby care for public events throughout coverage area
- Demonstrate operations and workflows to new hires and tested their knowledge of BLS. Monitor performance and provided constructive criticism, and taught driving with emergent lights and sirens
- Provide EMS with empathy and care to patients in emergency situations
- Coordinate with rural fire departments to respond to 911 calls and crisis situations
EMT
Protection 1 LLC
Quincy, WA
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Deliver pre hospital medical emergency care to ensure stabilization of the patient
- Document assessments and patient care
- Drive ambulance with regard for safety and comfort of partners and patients and vehicles on the road
Education
EMT-P -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08-2023
EMT-Basic - undefined
Grant County Fire District 3
Quincy, WA05-2015
Skills
- NREMT, ACLS, BLS, PALS, PHTLS, GEMS
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in use of Zoll X series and Lifepak 15 monitors
Timeline
Paramedic
Mahaska County Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Keokuk County Health Center
07.2023 - 03.2025
Paramedic
CARE Ambulance LLC
11.2022 - 11.2023
EMT, FTO
Lifeline Ambulance INC.
01.2017 - 07.2022
EMT
Protection 1 LLC
08.2015 - 08.2018
EMT-Basic - undefined
Grant County Fire District 3
EMT-P -
University of Iowa