Veronica Cadena
Whitney
Summary
Reliable EMT-Basic recognized for calmness under pressure and effective patient care. Demonstrated ability to train new hires and collaborate with healthcare teams to provide critical support in emergency situations.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
City of Whitney
Whitney
08.2020 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency calls with appropriate medical equipment.
- Assessed patient conditions and provided necessary basic life support.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
- Immobilized patients for transport using a backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Carefully positioned patients for effective treatment and safe transport. in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Collaborated with emergency services and healthcare teams for patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and treatments.
- Ensured readiness of emergency vehicles and medical supplies for operations.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Mentored new EMTs in protocols, procedures, and best practices.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Whitney ISD
Whitney
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted students with special needs in daily learning tasks and transitions.
- Implemented individualized education plans under teacher supervision and guidance.
- Facilitated small group instruction for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling learners.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff regularly.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting inclusivity and respect.
- Implemented accommodations for special education students based on their IEPs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Hill College
Hillsboro, TXSome College (No Degree) - Structural Firefighting
Hill College
HillsboroSkills
- Patient assessment
- CPR administration
- Basic life support training
- Spinal immobilization
- Emergency vehicle operation training
- Medical documentation
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- TCFP Structural Firefighting
Affiliations
- Whitney Volunteer Fire Department
Timeline
EMT-Basic
City of Whitney
08.2020 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
Whitney ISD
08.2017 - 11.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Hill College
Some College (No Degree) - Structural Firefighting
Hill College