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Stefany Pratt

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Salcedo & Company, LLC Law Firm
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintain cases in Clio, File into Odyssey, Legal research utilizing Westlaw
  • Maintain and Research Medical Records for Personal Injury Cases.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits. Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request. Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings. Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes. Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations. Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case. Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals. Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership. Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.

Paramedic

American Medical Response
04.2015 - 11.2023
  • Achievements/Licenses: NREMT-P, CPR and CPR Instructor, ACLS and ACLS Instructor, PHTLS, MEDS, PALS. Relief Supervisor Responsibilities: Ensure safety for crews and patents, Manage 911 system and Transfers.

Paramedic Responsibilities

  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
  • Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.

Paramedic

Ozark EMS
08.2015 - 03.2016

Paramedic Responsibilities

  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
  • Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.

EMT, Paramedic

Baxter Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 08.2015

Paramedic Responsibilities

  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
  • Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.

Assistant Manager

Wal-Mart
12.2000 - 02.2011

Human Resource and Management Achievements: Completed Wal-Mart University Management Program, Increase sales and profit for stores up to 10%.

Management Responsibilities:

  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, implementing new processes and procedures.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Education

Certificate - Paralegal

Ashworth Collage
Norcross, GA
04.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology

Arkansas State University of Mountain Home
Mt Home, AR
05.2013

BBA - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
09.2011

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Arkansas State University of Mountain Home
Mt Home, AR
05.2002

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Case Management
  • Drafting Pleadings
  • Court filings
  • Case analysis
  • Document Preparation
  • Document Management
  • Legal writing
  • Medical Records Review
  • Research and data collection
  • Discovery Requests

Timeline

Paralegal

Salcedo & Company, LLC Law Firm
05.2023 - 05.2024

Paramedic

Ozark EMS
08.2015 - 03.2016

Paramedic

American Medical Response
04.2015 - 11.2023

EMT, Paramedic

Baxter Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 08.2015

Assistant Manager

Wal-Mart
12.2000 - 02.2011

Certificate - Paralegal

Ashworth Collage

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology

Arkansas State University of Mountain Home

BBA - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Arkansas State University of Mountain Home
Stefany Pratt