Teresita Gonzalez
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 6 years of healthcare 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
University Village Thousand Oaks
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camarillo Healthcare Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Worked alongside Registered and Licensed nurses to provide individualized care to residents with tracheostomies, foley catheters, and colostomies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maywood Acres Healthcare Center
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victoria Care Center
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Professional Medical Careers Institute
Westlake Village, CA12.2023
Associate of Science -
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05.2022
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Dispatch Communication Protocols
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- Mass Casualty Protocols
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician CA ID E170658
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
University Village Thousand Oaks
02.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Camarillo Healthcare Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maywood Acres Healthcare Center
03.2019 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Victoria Care Center
12.2016 - 01.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Professional Medical Careers Institute
Associate of Science -
Ventura College