Yadira Garcia
Littlefield
Summary
Compassionate Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Over 8 years of experience with a commitment to excellent patient care. Able to understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies and maintain a professional and objective approach to caring for ill or injured people. Hardworking emergency medical professional desires an opportunity to obtain a challenging position in a medical setting that will allow me to gain experience working with a diverse and challenging population of patients in a different area in EMS. To employ my knowledge and experience with the intention of seeking opportunity for challenges and career advancement, while gaining knowledge of new skills and expertise
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
Bailey County EMS
01.2019 - Current
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth patient handoffs and improved care coordination.
- Reduced response time for critical incidents by optimizing crew deployment strategies.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits of patient care records, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Coordinated with other emergency services agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
Littlefield EMS Volunteer
Littlefield EMS
05.2016 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough equipment inspections before each shift to ensure all necessary supplies were available for effective patient care delivery.
- Ensured safe transport of patients by skillfully operating emergency vehicles in various weather conditions and traffic scenarios.
- Evaluated patients'' vital signs and provided appropriate interventions based on their specific needs and condition severity.
School Librarian
Amherst ISD
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Increased library usage by developing engaging reading programs and promoting library resources to students, teachers, and staff.
- Monitored and analyzed library usage data to identify trends and areas for improvement in service offerings.
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Coordinated special events such as author visits and book fairs to heighten community engagement within the library setting.
- Improved student access to resources by maintaining an organized, user-friendly library space with clear signage and well-planned shelving arrangements.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
Education
Paramedic Program Completed - Paramedicine
South Plains College
Levelland, Tx12.2022
Advance EMT - EMS
West Texas EMS Resources
Littlefield, TX12.2016
EMT-Basic - EMS
West Texas EMS Resources
Littlefield, TX01.2016
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR12.2015
High School Diploma -
Bovina High School
Bovina, TX05.2011
Skills
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support for Health Care Providers (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Health Care Providers (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Field Training Officer
- National Registry Paramedic (NRP)
- Quality Assurance
- Critical decision-making skills
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Patient Advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Bailey County EMS
01.2019 - Current
School Librarian
Amherst ISD
08.2016 - 12.2018
Littlefield EMS Volunteer
Littlefield EMS
05.2016 - 01.2023
Paramedic Program Completed - Paramedicine
South Plains College
Advance EMT - EMS
West Texas EMS Resources
EMT-Basic - EMS
West Texas EMS Resources
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Southern Arkansas University
High School Diploma -
Bovina High School
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