Rodolfo Romero
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 7 years of experience handling medical and fire emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Professional and committed to providing patient-focused care and treatment. Also successful in managing fire emergencies. Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher For Paramedic and EMT
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Fire Fighter Paramedic
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Tucson, United States
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Fire Fighter Paramedic II
Tubac Fire District
Tubac, AZ
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Performs following duties as a Paramedic:
- Responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care situations and participates in the delivery of medical care.
- Complies with the rules, policies and procedures set forth by the District, Base Hospital, and Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Provides EMS treatment and transport in accordance with the rules, policies and procedures as set forth by the District, Base Hospital, and Arizona Department of Health Services
- Performs other related emergency medical support duties.
- Examines patient to assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or needed to additional assistance.
- Administers advance life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital setting as authorized and directed by physician for emergencies such as heart failure, insulin shock, pulmonary disease, drug overdose, fractures, head and spinal cord injuries, burns, poisoning, and obstetrical emergencies. 2
- Communicates with physician and other medical personal via voice or telemetry communications.
- Restores, stabilizes and monitors medical condition of patient using electrocardiograph, defibrillator, telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, and other sophisticated medical equipment, or as directed by physician.
- Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
- Interprets cardiac arrhythmias.
- Observes, records, and reports to physician patient's vital signs, condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Leads and instructs other emergency medical crew members in emergency care procedures.
- Completes Patient Care Reports and related documentation for emergency medical incidents.
- Visually checks all drugs in the drug box at the beginning of each shift to determine if they are viable and have not expired.
- Performs the duties of a Paramedic II when assigned to act in the absence of the Fire Captain:
- Ensures that all assigned personnel, apparatus and equipment are ready for duty at all times.
- Ensures that all assigned personnel carry out duties in a safe and timely manner.
- Responds to calls for service and deploys necessary resources to mitigate the incident.
- Using District mapping, responds to alarms and directs routes.
- Supervises assigned personnel in duties as directed.
- Coordinates and manages all types of emergency scene operations using established Incident Command System procedures (NIMS).
- Assumes Incident Command of incidents by directing and coordinating emergency scene activities unless and until relieved of command by a more qualified person.
- Supervises and participates in all fire, emergency medical and other emergency operations.
- Supervises and participates in the maintenance of fire apparatus, equipment, supplies and facilities. 4
Fire Fighter/EMT
Helmet Peak Fire
Sahuarita, AZ
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Clean and inspects equipment after every use, Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Department policies and procedures, keep station clean.
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
- Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
- Provided basic life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en-route to the hospital.
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all calls.
Education
CPR Health Care Provider, Pediatric Life Support
American Heart Association
Tucson, AZ12.2022
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ11.2022
Fire Instructor 1
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2020
Crude Oil Class 3 Flammable Liquids Rail Transport
Security And Emergency Response Training Center
Pueblo11.2019
Rope Rescue 1, Confined Space,
Arizona State Fire For Excellence
Phoenix, AZ09.2019
Hazardous Materials Technician -
Oro Valley
Golder Ranch Fire District 02.2019
Driver Operator (128 HR)
Green Valley Fire District
Green Valley, AZ12.2016
Basic 2015 Fire Behavior Intermediate 2016 - Fire Behavior
Arizona State Fire School
Mesa, AZ2016
Fire Fighter 1 And 2, Hazmat Basic, Wildland Basic - Fire Science
Helmet Peak Fire
Sahuarita, AZ05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Tucson High magnet school
2013
Skills
- Certified driver operator for Aerial and Pumping Apparatus
- CEP National and State Cert
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Engine Boss
- Bilingual
- Image Trend Proficient
- Emergency Reporting Proficient
- ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, CPR,
- RadIQ
- Trainer for Vehicle extrication
Timeline
Teacher For Paramedic and EMT
Pima Community College
01.2023 - Current
Fire Fighter Paramedic
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
09.2022 - Current
Fire Fighter Paramedic II
Tubac Fire District
02.2017 - 09.2022
Fire Fighter/EMT
Helmet Peak Fire
06.2015 - 08.2022
CPR Health Care Provider, Pediatric Life Support
American Heart Association
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Pima Community College
Fire Instructor 1
Pima Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Pima Community College
Crude Oil Class 3 Flammable Liquids Rail Transport
Security And Emergency Response Training Center
Rope Rescue 1, Confined Space,
Arizona State Fire For Excellence
Hazardous Materials Technician -
Oro Valley
Driver Operator (128 HR)
Green Valley Fire District
Basic 2015 Fire Behavior Intermediate 2016 - Fire Behavior
Arizona State Fire School
Fire Fighter 1 And 2, Hazmat Basic, Wildland Basic - Fire Science
Helmet Peak Fire
High School Diploma - undefined
Tucson High magnet school
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