Vanessa L. Valdez
Bayonne
Summary
Dynamic EMT / EMS Supervisor / Dispatcher / ER Technician with over 20 years of experience in high-stress environments. Demonstrates skills in critical decision-making, CPR, and patient assessment, contributing to improved patient outcomes and response times in emergency situations, and life-saving procedures. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in high-pressure situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
BLS Certification
1
1
EMD Certification
Work History
EMT /911 Dispatcher /ER Technician
Hudson Regional Hospital
Secaucus, NJ
08.2018 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Monitored multiple radio channels, maintaining situational awareness during high-pressure situations.
- Developed protocols for efficient call handling, improving response times and service quality.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately for timely decision-making by physicians.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions accurately during transport.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely patient transport and treatment.
EMT /EMS Supervisor
Union City Police Department EMS Division
Union City, NJ
07.2001 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Operated advanced life support equipment for critical patient stabilization.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and fire department personnel during emergency responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs.
- Mentored junior staff in emergency response techniques and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for approximately 40 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
EMT-Basic
North Bergen EMS
North Bergen, NJ
01.2003 - 07.2018
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Provided emergency medical care and support during patient transport to local hospitals.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Education
EMS Certification -
Liberty Health & Senior Services
Secaucus, NJAdmin Assistant Certificate -
Dover Business College
Paramus, NJHigh School Diploma -
Memorial High School
West New York, NJSkills
- Basic life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Wound care
- Information documentation
- Educating patients
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch
- PST - Public Safety Telecommunicator
Timeline
EMT /911 Dispatcher /ER Technician
Hudson Regional Hospital
08.2018 - Current
EMT-Basic
North Bergen EMS
01.2003 - 07.2018
EMT /EMS Supervisor
Union City Police Department EMS Division
07.2001 - Current
EMS Certification -
Liberty Health & Senior Services
Admin Assistant Certificate -
Dover Business College
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School