Santos Elizondo
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Focused professional firefighter/paramedic well versed in EMS compliance and operations. Reliable, efficient, and loyal fire department officer with 26+ years of dedicated service. Committed employee offering proven history of ethical decision making and equitable treatment of others. Skilled in customer service, data management, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT Basic and Paramedic Instructor
San Angelo Fire Department
San Angelo, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and wound care.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
EMS Coordinator
San Angelo Fire Department
San Angelo, Texas
03.2009 - 10.2021
- Provide oversight for regulatory compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services requirements for ambulance service operation
- Monitor data for trends and provide oversight for quality assessment and improvement processes
- Develop and revise operational guidelines and protocols for treating and caring for patients requiring EMS services
- Develop and implement community-based education focused on public health and safety trends
- Demonstrate strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Developed and maintain rapport with local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Assist in resolving and satisfying customer/patient requests and internal operational issues
- Participate in planning, executing, and evaluating disaster response events/drills in collaboration with local municipal, military, law enforcement, educational, and health care organizations
Paramedic/Firefighter
San Angelo Fire Department
San Angelo, Texas
03.1996 - 03.2009
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Responded to daily emergencies alongside other firemen and paramedics
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds
- Used various data management systems to collect and record data
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Provided rescue and emergency medical assistance for fire victims
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a daily basis
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services
Howard College
San Angelo, TXNo Degree - Emergency Medical Services
Western Texas College
Snyder, TXSkills
- Data collection and analysis
- Process improvements
- Guideline and Protocol Development and Revision
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Equipment maintenance and operations monitoring
- Resources allocation
- Community outreach and education
- Public speaking
- Customer service excellence
- Group and individual instruction
- Student rapport
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
Promotion to Lieutenant - 2016
Sons of The American Revolution Emergency Medical Services Award - 2006
Veteran's of Foreign Wars Certificate of Commendation - 2004
Affiliations
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) - member
San Angelo Professional Fire Fighters Union /Local 886 - member, past executive board member
San Angelo Fire Department Honor Guard - lead coordinator 2008-2018
Southland Baptist Church - Active Deacon
Certification
Disaster Preparedness, Critical Incident, and Emergency Management
- IS-100 NIMS Course
- IS-200 NIMS Course
- IS-700 NIMS Course
- IS-800 NIMS Course
- Industrial Emergencies for Municipal-Based Responders
- Introduction to Radiological and Nuclear Incident Response
- Terrorism Response Tactics - Active Shooter Level II
- Group Crisis Intervention
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis
Education and Training
- Fire Instructor I & II
- EMS Instructor
- National Association of EMS Educators - Instructor Course
- National Association of EMS Educators - TCCC Provider Course
- EMS Basic Coordinator
- CPR Instructor
Officer Training
- Fire Officer I & II
- Incident Safety Officer
- Designated Infection Control Officer
Specialized Training
- Basic and Intermediate Structure Firefighter
- Basic Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
- Basic Wildland Firefighter
- Driver Operator-Pumper
- Driver Operator-Aerial
- TDEM Confined Space Rescue Training
- TDEM Trench Rescue Training
Data Management
- Crystal Reports Designer 1
Timeline
EMT Basic and Paramedic Instructor
San Angelo Fire Department
10.2021 - Current
EMS Coordinator
San Angelo Fire Department
03.2009 - 10.2021
Paramedic/Firefighter
San Angelo Fire Department
03.1996 - 03.2009
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services
Howard College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services
Western Texas College