Diligent paramedic actively pursuing an opportunity to contribute further value to the community through the field of emergency management. Meticulous and ambitious professional with demonstrated success in executing compassionate patient care and reasoned decision-making under pressure. Dedicated to providing fellow citizens with important knowledge and resources to mitigate and manage future disasters.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Conservation Society of California: Oakland Zoo
Oakland, CA
06.2022 - Current
Full-time employee.
Provides emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings as an in-house, non-transport EMS service.
Coordinates with other EMS professionals on scene to ensure safe and efficient patient care transfer.
Collaborates with local 911 dispatch, police, fire, and EMS when emergencies on the property require further intervention and assistance.
Documents patient information, condition, and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
Assess current resources and procedures available in order to respond effectively during an emergency situation.
Participates in emergency management and contingency exercises.
Lead during all emergencies located within the CA Trail section, extending beyond medical, including evacuations and fire watch.
Emergency Department Technician
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA
10.2020 - 06.2022
Full-Time Employee.
Assisted nurses and doctors with patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and collecting specimens.
Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of distress in the Emergency Department.
Health Coordinator
Joffe Emergency Services
Walnut Creek, CA
07.2020 - 12.2020
Full-Time Employee.
Assigned to the Seven Hills School (Pre-K through 8th grade private school).
Provided guidance and resources on COVID related topics to staff and families.
Assisted with the coordination of health screenings and assessments in the school community.
Created and maintained databases to track program progress and outcomes.
Conducted research to identify trends in health care needs within the community.
Paramedic
Falck
Alameda County, CA
07.2019 - 12.2019
Full-Time Employee.
Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including assessing and treating patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress, and intoxication.
Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Documented patient information, condition and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
Paramedic
Paramedics Plus
Alameda County, CA
11.2016 - 06.2019
Full-Time Employee.
Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including assessing and treating patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress, and intoxication.
Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Documented patient information, condition and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
EMT - Basic
Medicine Bow
Albuquerque, NM
08.2014 - 04.2016
Per Diem Employee.
Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings as a non-transport EMS service.
Coordinated with other EMS professionals on scene to ensure safe and efficient patient care transfer.
Took vital signs and blood pressure to observe patient's condition and prepare appropriate resources and medical procedures.
Documented patient information, condition and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Lander University
Greenwood, SC
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2016
Skills
Strong Verbal Communication and Active Listening
Excellent Written Documentation
Accessible Team Player
Adaptable and Self Motivated
Detail-oriented and Organized
Dependable Multitasker who Understands Task Prioritization
Problem Solver and Critical Thinker
Certification
IS-00001.a: Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
IS-00010.a: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
IS-00015.b: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
IS-00036.a: Preparedness for Child Care Providers
IS-00042.a: Social Media in Emergency Management
IS-00100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
IS-00100.HE: Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 for Higher Education
IS-00111.a: Livestock in Disasters
IS-00120.c: An Introduction to Exercises
IS-00130: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning
IS-00200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200
IS-00212.b: Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)
IS-00230.e: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS-00235.c: Emergency Planning
IS-00240.b: Leadership and Influence
IS-00241.c: Decision Making and Problem Solving
IS-00242.c: Effective Communication
IS-00244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS-0247.c: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for Alert Originators
IS-00271.a: Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk 2nd Edition
IS-00302: Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
IS-00319.a: Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff
IS-00320: Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff
IS-00324.a: Community Hurricane Preparedness
IS-00325: Earthquake Basics: Science Risk and Mitigation
IS-00326: Community Tsunami Preparedness
IS-00360: Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
IS-00368.a: Including People With Disabilities in Disaster Operations
IS-00393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
IS-00403: Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA)
IS-00520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas
IS-00545.a: Reconstitution Planning Course
IS-00558: Public Works and Disaster Recovery
IS-00632.a: Introduction to Debris Operations
IS-00700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
IS-00701.a: NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS)