Ricky Wofford
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. A passion for helping others and making them feel cared for.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Care Provider/EMT
IHSS Public Authority
01.2017 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
Public Safety Officer/Firefighter EMT
City Of Sunnyvale
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Responded to 10-15 emergency medical calls daily to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Emergency Medical Technician
Bureau Of Land Management, BLM
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC06.2024
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Cardiac/Vascular
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL04.2024
MBA - Healthcare Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Fire Engineering
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03.2020
Associates In Arts - Fire Technology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2018
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Management
- Treatment Documentation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Effective Communication Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Relations
- Physical Therapy
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AHA- CPR/First Aid
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Public Safety Officer/Firefighter EMT
City Of Sunnyvale
09.2019 - 09.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Bureau Of Land Management, BLM
03.2018 - 09.2019
Care Provider/EMT
IHSS Public Authority
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Pitt Community College
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Cardiac/Vascular
International College of Health Sciences
MBA - Healthcare Management
Liberty University
Bachelor Of Science - Fire Engineering
Columbia Southern University
Associates In Arts - Fire Technology
Bakersfield College
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AHA- CPR/First Aid
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