Richard Rodriguez
Miami
Summary
Dynamic operations and logistics professional with extensive experience at Nicklaus Children's Hospital LifeFlight. Expert in fleet management and budget optimization, successfully enhancing profitability. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and coordinate logistics under pressure, while delivering exceptional patient care in critical situations. Skilled in data analysis and committed to maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation and Logistics
Nicklaus Children's Hospital LifeFlight
Miami
04.2015 - Current
- Managed extensive upkeep initiatives for fleet vehicles, guaranteeing peak performance and security.
- Analyzed expenditures to optimize budgets for increased profitability.
- Verified expenditure compliance with corporate policies.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for parts, services, vehicle rentals.
- Analyzed fuel consumption patterns to identify areas of inefficiency.
- Oversaw and tracked incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Guided employees in the proper use of equipment.
- Coordinated logistics daily operations, tracking incoming shipments.
- Also maintained CCT paramedic role and competencies.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Nicklaus Children's Hospital LifeFlight
Miami
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Treated patients during air transport.
- Evaluated the need for additional equipment or supplies prior to flight missions.
- Coordinated various tasks concurrently within high-stress environments, consistently upholding professional conduct.
- Communicated with physicians on treatment plans for critical care patients.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Conducted swift evaluations of critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Ensured proper documentation of all treatments provided during flights.
- Communicated patient health status updates to hospital staff for prompt and efficient care.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Maintained communication with medical control personnel during flight missions.
- Executed take-off, landing, and in-flight maneuvers adhering to established safety protocols.
- Completed training sessions to enhance lifesaving skills.
Paramedic
Nicklaus Children Hospital LifeFlight
Miami
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Applied critical care procedures during cardiac emergencies.
- Performed patient monitoring throughout transport phases.
- Performed vehicle and patient care compartment cleaning.
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Ensured supplies and equipment inventory were fully stocked ahead of emergency calls.
- Regularly participated in workshops to advance life support proficiency.
- Executed patient transfers efficiently between hospital locations and care centers.
E.M,T
Miami Children Hospital LifeFlight
Miami
05.1998 - 04.2009
- Oversaw numerous tasks concurrently while demonstrating calmness under stress.
- Facilitated transportation of patients from accident scenes to healthcare centers.
- Completed continuing education courses on EMT skill enhancement.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Organized and replenished ambulance supplies for readiness.
- Drove ambulances for patient transfer services.
- Conducted routine equipment checks following maintenance guidelines.
- Ensured safe ambulance operations in all driving conditions.
- Coordinated dispatch of medical teams to referring facilities based on medical acuity
- Maintained flight logs and records, ensuring accuracy of all data.
E.M.T
Miami Children Hospital
Miami
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Engaged in ongoing educational programs to sustain professional skills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data, treatments and medications.
- Handled various diagnostic tools including EKGs, oxygen saturation monitors, and blood pressure cuffs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Delivered critical interventions for cardiac arrest patients.
- Performed venipunctures to obtain specimens for health screenings.
Education
Paramedicine
American Medical Academy
Miami, FL03-2009
Skills
- Fleet management
- Contract negotiation
- Budget optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain management
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient care
- Data analysis
- Emergency response
Certification
- C-NPT
- CEMTE 1 st year
- NRP
- PALS
- ACLS
- CPI
Accomplishments
- Ancillary staff of the year 2013
- Multiple recognitions by families and internal departments.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operation and Logistics
Nicklaus Children's Hospital LifeFlight
04.2015 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Nicklaus Children's Hospital LifeFlight
03.2012 - 04.2015
Paramedic
Nicklaus Children Hospital LifeFlight
04.2009 - 03.2012
E.M,T
Miami Children Hospital LifeFlight
05.1998 - 04.2009
E.M.T
Miami Children Hospital
05.1996 - 05.1998
Paramedicine
American Medical Academy
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