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Samantha Palafox Estrada

Samantha Palafox Estrada

Fort Lee,VA

Summary

Military veteran seeking a position as a first responder/emergency in medical/fire services. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 8 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT B

AMR
07.2023 - Current
    • Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
    • Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
    • Maintained optimal ambulance readiness by regularly inspecting vehicles for cleanliness, functionality, and proper stock levels.
    • Boosted patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and empathetic care during crises.
    • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
    • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.

EMT B

NORTHWEST CRITICAL CARE AMBULANCE
09.2021 - 04.2022
    • Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
    • Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
    • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions during emergency situations.
    • Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.

Army Medic

Army
06.2015 - 07.2019
  • Triaged and determined ESI level for patients quickly and efficiently, which resulted in a 25% lower wait time in the emergency room
  • Responsible for initiating and collecting blood labs, oral and nasal swabs, EKG's, and starting IV lines
  • Work alongside medical staff as lead medic in Level 1 and Level 2 traumas
  • Assisted with patient codes and rapid response situations
  • Performed sutures on simple and complicated lacerations
  • Assessed a need for and performed Foley catheters, incision and drainages, wound debridement and care
  • Acted as shift leader and lead floor medic
  • Performed assessments, counselings, and discharges for patients
  • Administered oral and intramuscular medications, intravenous fluids, and oxygen
  • Assisted in rapid intubations and sedations
  • Assisted with paperwork and handling of a body postmortem
  • Trusted with documentation of patient charts and HIPAA information
  • Experienced in giving and receiving patient report on critically ill patients.

ENT/Burn/Plastic Surgery Tech

Department of Defense
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assist surgeon with in-clinic procedures, drain removals, suture removals, burn and wound debridement and care
  • Work hand in hand with surgeon in operating room
  • Set up for sterile procedures, properly handled and disposed of sharps/procedure equipment
  • Lead coordinator for clinic appointments and surgeries
  • Manage clinic inventory and funds.

Education

High School Diploma -

Desert View High School
Tucson
05.2015

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Patient Assessment Techniques

Certification

  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Important To Me

Career advancementPaid time offHealthcare benefits401k match

Timeline

EMT B

AMR
07.2023 - Current

EMT B

NORTHWEST CRITICAL CARE AMBULANCE
09.2021 - 04.2022

ENT/Burn/Plastic Surgery Tech

Department of Defense
01.2016 - 05.2017

Army Medic

Army
06.2015 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Desert View High School

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