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Richard Perez

Chicago,IL

Summary

An outstanding professional that refuses to be complacent and works well under pressure. Offering 8 years of experience as an EMT-B and lessons learned by working through riots, the COVID-19 pandemic, and personnel shortages. Focused, efficient, and believes in leading by example. Team player that's open and willing to learn.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate

Work History

EMT

ATI, Loyola, Medex
02.2019 - Current
  • Worked with team including nurse and paramedic to transport critical patients safely and efficiently
  • Worked during height of COVID-19 pandemic
  • Worked with pediatric patients in emergency setting
  • Assess patient condition and determine course of treatment
  • Provide first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients
  • Complete patient care reports
  • Effectively communicate status of patient in clear and concise manner to relevant healthcare personnel
  • Figure out logistics of transporting patients up to 750 lbs.

EMT/Dispatcher

First Response
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Scheduled crew members to work and helped create cost effective schedule
  • Dispatched 120 calls per day according to preset schedule and moved calls accordingly should need arise in order to maximize efficiency
  • Acted as customer service agent and liaison for pts, clinics, and hospitals in order to meet their needs.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care

EMT

First Response
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Rapid assessment of patients
  • Conducted FAST stroke assessment
  • Provide Basic life support to patients
  • Provide emergency treatment to patients including CPR
  • Transport patients in efficient and safe manner in varying conditions.
  • Responded to 9-12 calls per shift

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing -

Roosevelt University
Chicago
05.2024

Associate’s in Science -

City Colleges of Chicago- Wright College
Chicago, IL
06.2015

Skills

  • Medical Data Acquisition
  • Venipuncture
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Field Patient Assessments
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Ambulance Transport
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Management
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Respiratory Care Assessment

Certification

  • CPR, 2022, AHA - 225418340582 exp-08/24
  • EMT-B, 2016, 2020 Illinois Department of Public Health - 060632619 exp- 07/2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
french
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

EMT

ATI, Loyola, Medex
02.2019 - Current

EMT/Dispatcher

First Response
12.2017 - 12.2019

EMT

First Response
07.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelor's in Nursing -

Roosevelt University

Associate’s in Science -

City Colleges of Chicago- Wright College

Honors Awards

  • Nursing Merit Scholarship, 2023, Roosevelt University
  • H&N Mednick Scholarship, 2022, Roosevelt University

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