Salvatore Cassonetto
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Rendering care of patients and administering the level of care that is needed at the time of a critical situations. To protect life and property at the time when it is needed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Bellmore Merrick Ems
Bellmore, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely patient transport and treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance and continuity of care.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure operational readiness of medical devices.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior EMTs on emergency response protocols.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, relaying vital information about patient conditions and incident locations for timely responses.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient conditions quickly and effectively to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced procedures, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
- Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed, guaranteeing that all necessary tools were readily available for efficient response times.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with hospital staff upon arrival at medical facilities, ensuring a smooth transition of care from prehospital providers to definitive treatment teams.
- Maintained clean and organized ambulances, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and colleagues.
- Prepared patients for transport by securing them appropriately using stretchers or other immobilization devices when necessary.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to determine optimal courses of action.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments under the supervision of paramedics, effectively managing various medical conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing immediate medical attention and stabilizing life-threatening conditions during emergencies.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Provided basic life support interventions, such as airway management and oxygen administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes during emergency situations.
- Utilized standard precautions when dealing with potentially infectious materials or hazardous substances, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel involved in emergency situations.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Performed CPR on unresponsive patients, increasing survival rates in critical situations.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- 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.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
FDNY Emergency Medical Services
FDNY
Queens, NY
03.2000 - 05.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced procedures, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient conditions quickly and effectively to determine appropriate interventions.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
- Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed, guaranteeing that all necessary tools were readily available for efficient response times.
- Coordinated with hospital staff upon arrival at medical facilities, ensuring a smooth transition of care from prehospital providers to definitive treatment teams.
- Maintained clean and organized ambulances, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and colleagues.
- Prepared patients for transport by securing them appropriately using stretchers or other immobilization devices when necessary.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to determine optimal courses of action.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Enhanced patient care by providing immediate medical attention and stabilizing life-threatening conditions during emergencies.
- Provided emotional support to distressed patients during high-stress situations, fostering trust between the EMT team and those receiving care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments under the supervision of paramedics, effectively managing various medical conditions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Provided basic life support interventions, such as airway management and oxygen administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes during emergency situations.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Utilized standard precautions when dealing with potentially infectious materials or hazardous substances, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel involved in emergency situations.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Performed CPR on unresponsive patients, increasing survival rates in critical situations.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- 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.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Dutchees Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY01-2013
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Freeport, NY06-1988
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- IV setup
- Patient assessments
- Patient transport
- Medication administration
- Patient stabilization
- Cardiac monitoring
- Stroke management
- Patient management
- Documentation and reporting
- Diabetic emergencies
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency response
- Allergic reaction management
- Spinal immobilization
- Fracture stabilization
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Seizure management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medical records management
- Condition assessment
- Triaging
- Burn treatment
- Poisoning response
- Oxygen therapy
- Treatment delivery
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric patient care
- Geriatric patient care
- Safe driving
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Bleeding control
- CPR and first aid
- Patient triage
- Ambulance driving
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient evaluations
- Supply restocking
- Trauma care
- Respiratory assessment
- Scene assessments
- Oxygen administration
- Medical coding
- Quality assurance controls
Certification
I am certified in the following areas New York State Certified EMT and certified EVOC and certified in CPR and certified in basic life support. I am also certified in Firefighting State wide and I am also trained on wearing a Self Contained Breathing device. I am also certified in Patient Care and Patient Assessment. I am also certified to drive an ambulance and also to drive Fire Apparatus. I am also Pals certified.
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Bellmore Merrick Ems
01.2021 - Current
FDNY Emergency Medical Services
FDNY
03.2000 - 05.2026
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Dutchees Community College
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Awards
In the field of EMS I have received numerous awards for Pre Hospital Saves and I have received the Rotary Club award through the Freeport Fire Department and I have received awards for 9-11. I have received an award from the Town of Hempstead and I have received numerous Unit Citations for saving victims from fires. I have received awards for 25 years if service in FDNY EMS and I have received an award for EMT of the Year by a local hospital.