Zachary Zimmerman
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for demands of emergency settings. Able to work well in teams and be reliable in fast paced environments. Extensive experience in providing immediate medical care and supporting medical procedures. Licensed EMT known for adaptability and achieving positive patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency response and patient assessment. Certified in ICS100 and 700.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Huntington Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, promoting proper healing and preventing potential complications.
Wildland Firefighter
Capstone Fire & Safety Managment
08.2024 - Current
- Protect and manage the safety of Firefighters and Lineman
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
Lead Tech/Installer
AE Audio Video
06.2013 - 07.2024
- Work on team projects such as large whole home audio/video installations
- Single person resource projects: install and work independently on Electrical/Audio/Video interior and exterior systems
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by efficiently managing and resolving client inquiries and concerns.
- Improved installation efficiency by utilizing time-saving techniques and resources.
Education
EMS
UCLA Pre Hospital Care
01.2023
GED - undefined
Bishop Alemany High School
01.2012
No Degree - Fire Science
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA01-2026
Skills
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Airway management
- Pediatric care
- Orthopedic splinting
- Basic patient care
Awards & acknowledgments
- CPR/AED Certified
- NREMT
- EMT License
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
ER Technician
Huntington Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Capstone Fire & Safety Managment
08.2024 - Current
Lead Tech/Installer
AE Audio Video
06.2013 - 07.2024
GED - undefined
Bishop Alemany High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
EMS
UCLA Pre Hospital Care
No Degree - Fire Science
Glendale Community College
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