RICARDO PACHECO
La Mesa
Summary
Highly-skilled Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate with robust experience in emergency healthcare services. Strengths include rapid patient assessment, critical care during transport, and adept use of complex medical equipment. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions, ensuring highest level of patient care. Made significant contributions by providing vital on-scene treatment, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter/EMT-Intermediate
Dona Ana County Fire Rescue
La Mesa
04.2016 - Current
- Performed advanced medical procedures such as airway management, IV insertion, and splinting of fractures.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Fire Officer/Fire Fighter/EMT-Basic
Anthony VFD, DAC
Anthony
07.2000 - 04.2013
- Developed and delivered training programs for new firefighters.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness for emergencies.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during difficult times.
- Assisted in maintaining vehicle inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Santa Teresa, NM06-2014
Skills
- Advanced medical procedures
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Leadership and supervision
- First aid and CPR
- Victim stabilization
- Vehicle inspection
- Life support management
- Patient evaluation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
EMT-I New Mexico Department of Health
Timeline
Fire Fighter/EMT-Intermediate
Dona Ana County Fire Rescue
04.2016 - Current
Fire Officer/Fire Fighter/EMT-Basic
Anthony VFD, DAC
07.2000 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix