Tracy Immken
Twin Peaks,CA
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with several years of quality performance in patient-facing treatment. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
EMSA - CALMAT
Rancho Cordova, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and vital sign machines.
- Worked in austere and transient conditions to provide care to various patient populations during pandemic and disaster environments.
- Worked with teams of Doctors, Nurses, EMTs, and other Paramedics to set up portable urgent care sites at various wildland fire base camps throughout the state of California.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy
ER Technician
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, CA
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response
ER Technician
Rancho Springs / Inland Valley Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army Reserve
Riverside, CA
04.2010 - 09.2016
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Set up Tactical Operations Center dispatch for fleet of Field Level Ambulances during annual FTX at Ft Hunter-Liggett
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments
ER Technician
Moreno Valley Community Hospital
Moreno Valley, CA
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
EMT-Basic /Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Garden Grove, Riverside, CA
07.1999 - 07.2005
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service - Cleveland NF
Corona, CA
01.2000 - 10.2003
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Cut and cleared brush and fuels to bare mineral earth to create fire lines using Pulaskis, McLeods, chainsaws and shovels.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels
Education
Paramedic
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA11.2004
Fire Science
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CAEmergency Medical Technician
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA1999
Associate of Arts - Biology And Chemistry
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Attention to Detail
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Heart Monitoring
- Cardiac Defibrillation
Certification
- EMSA State Paramedic P22002 exp 05/24
- SacCo Paramedic P22002 exp 5/24
- BLS/CPR exp 7/23
- ACLS/PALS exp 7/23
- PHTLS exp 6/25
Timeline
Paramedic
EMSA - CALMAT
04.2020 - Current
ER Technician
Temecula Valley Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2020
ER Technician
Rancho Springs / Inland Valley Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army Reserve
04.2010 - 09.2016
ER Technician
Moreno Valley Community Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2011
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service - Cleveland NF
01.2000 - 10.2003
EMT-Basic /Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
07.1999 - 07.2005
Paramedic
Riverside City College
Fire Science
Santa Ana College
Emergency Medical Technician
Saddleback College
Associate of Arts - Biology And Chemistry
Orange Coast College
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