Gabriel Vega
San Diego,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Paramedic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of scope of practice, patient care and training in the pre-hospital setting. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical field. Obstacles have always been apart of the journey however, overcoming these obstacles to achieve what I have set out for in this career so far has left an even greater excitement for the next steps in the process ultimately allowing myself to get closer to my goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Falck San Diego
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using manual equipment and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and confidence.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Administered treatments in numerous situations with accuracy, safety and speed
Emergency Room Technician
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring with 5 lead and 12 lead placement along with non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Administered first aid treatment such as flushing, cleaning, and wrapping wounds. Knowledge of different splinting techniques that best fit patient needs.
- Monitored patients' vitals and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Recorded situational triages, Vital Signs, patient statuses/information and narratives containing every event prior to arrival to patient turnover using MEDS software.
- Collaborated with Critical Care Transport RNs to deliver the absolute highest level of care possible to critically ill patients requiring transport to and from medical facilities.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and manual/electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Managed 6 - 10 calls per shift and multiple patients at given times.
Support Supervisor
Macy's
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with UPS and USPS to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Supervised shipping team of 12 employees.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 - 400 outgoing packages and 50-100 incoming packages per day.
- Performed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Maintained accurate records in Microsoft Excel, including materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid on-boarding.
- Oversaw and motivated team of 12 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 50% bringing total efficiency rate to 95%
Education
Certification Program - Paramedic
Southwestern College
San Diego, CA11-2024
Certification Program - Emergency Medical Technician
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA05.2019
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Management
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Direct Patient Care
- EKG 4 and 12 Lead Setup and monitor handling
- Medical recordkeeping
- Ability to adapt in high pressure situations
- Quick to learn
Certification
- Paramedic - Nationally Registered
- ACLS - American Heart Association
- EMT - Certified California State Emergency Medical Technician
- EMT - Certified San Diego County Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Vehicle License - Ambulance Driver Certificate
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- CPR- American Red Cross CPR Certified
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Falck San Diego
11.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2019 - 06.2021
Support Supervisor
Macy's
09.2013 - 03.2018
Certification Program - Paramedic
Southwestern College
Certification Program - Emergency Medical Technician
San Diego Miramar College
Similar Profiles
Damaris OchoaDamaris Ochoa
EMT- B at Falck San DiegoEMT- B at Falck San Diego
Eduardo HernandezEduardo Hernandez
Nurse Assistant at San Diego PACE San YsidroNurse Assistant at San Diego PACE San Ysidro
Isabel BiddlecomIsabel Biddlecom
Registered Nurse at San Diego PACE San YsidroRegistered Nurse at San Diego PACE San Ysidro