Victor Colon
Chapin Ambulance LLC
Holyoke,Massachusetts
1
Language
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated Paramedic experienced in advanced life support and airway management. Delivered effective emergency response and patient care through rapid assessment and critical decision-making in high-pressure situations. Committed to collaborative pre-hospital care, ensuring seamless coordination with emergency personnel and healthcare teams.
Work History
Paramedic
4 Years 2 Months- Assessed patients quickly and delivered emergency care following protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Transported patients safely while monitoring vital signs and responding to changing conditions.
- Coordinated with dispatch, hospital staff, and fellow responders to support seamless patient handoff.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and transport details accurately in electronic reports.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firefighters and EMTs.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
11 Months- Administered basic life support interventions following EMS protocols.
- Assessed patients rapidly and prioritized care during emergency transports.
- Monitored vital signs and updated crew on changing patient conditions.
- Operated ambulance equipment and maintained readiness for dispatch.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
Eye Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted pre-testing procedures, including visual acuity, autorefractor, and tonometry screenings.
- Supported optometrists by preparing patients for comprehensive eye examinations.
- Calibrated diagnostic equipment to maintain accurate clinical measurements and reliable results.
- Documented patient histories and examination data with precision and confidentiality.
- Guided patients through contact lens insertion, removal, and care instructions.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through attentive listening skills and genuine interest in their visual wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring proper sterilization of equipment for optimal patient safety.
Education
High School Diploma
- Completed AP course in Spanish
Paramedic - EMT
Skills
Documentation
Advanced cardiac support
Decision-making
Emergency care delivery
Patient care
Scene management
Direct patient care
Pre-hospital care
Patient management
Documentation and reporting
Field emergency response
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of FTOs in the development of training programs for newer EMTs.
- Newer Paramedic that ran plenty of calls as primary also has experience with ALS intercepts.
- Taught ALS/ BLS interface to new hires as well as newer EMTs.
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS as well as GEMS
- IFT certified
- AMLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paramedic
Chapin Ambulance LLC
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Medical Technician
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Eye Technician
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06.2021 - 08.2022Read More
EMT Academy
Paramedic from EMT
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Holyoke High School
High School Diploma
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