Ronald Curtis
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Goal-driven healthcare professional with a proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment, critical care, training, and record keeping, with a focus on sociocultural factors affecting health outcomes. Detail-oriented and compassionate, with expansive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medicine. Dedicated to providing culturally competent care and addressing health disparities, drawing on extensive experience in emergency medical services and a strong academic background in Ethnic Studies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
City Of Oakland Fire Department
12.2004 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to individuals and families affected by fire incidents, aiding in their recovery process.
- Optimized response times to emergency calls by analyzing and adjusting deployment strategies.
- Enhanced team communication and efficiency during emergency responses with introduction of new radio protocols.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new recruits in fire suppression techniques, improving team efficiency and readiness.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Improved fire station operations and response strategies through regular review and process optimization.
- Facilitated stress management workshops for fire department personnel, enhancing overall team resilience and mental health.
- Maintained meticulous records of incident responses, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and future reference.
- Contributed to suspicious death reports/investigations and provided testimony in court
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
BERKELEY POLICE AIDE
Berkeley Boosters Association
10.2003 - 11.2004
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
- Patrolled assigned streets, neighborhoods and businesses to promote security and deter crime
- Followed protocols and procedures to perform tasks quickly and minimize mistakes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CAAssociate of Science - Health Sciences
Merritt College
Oakland, CAParamedic License - Paramedicine
Northern California Training Institute
Livermore, CA02.2004
Skills
- ESO Electronic Health Records Software
- Medical Education
- Drug Reaction Intervention
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Patient Data Analysis
- Medical History Recording
- Emergency support
- Patient Safety
- HIPAA
- Patient relationship management
- Records Management
- Patient Relations
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Paramedic
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Timeline
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
City Of Oakland Fire Department
12.2004 - Current
BERKELEY POLICE AIDE
Berkeley Boosters Association
10.2003 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Merritt College
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Northern California Training Institute
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