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Nicholas Savastano

Riverside

Summary

Experienced Emergency Medical Technician who is an expert in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, sample collecting, venipuncture, and maintaining calm under pressure. Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Holds current EMT-B, CPT-1, and AHA BLS certifications.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
05.2018 - 02.2023
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • 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.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
  • Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
  • Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.

Emergency Dispatcher

American Medical Response, AMR
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Improved response times by prioritizing and efficiently managing emergency calls.
  • Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls and their outcomes, ensuring thorough documentation for future reference.
  • Enhanced productivity by guaranteeing timely emergency response with no service delivery issues.
  • Contributed positively towards team morale by fostering a supportive work environment within the dispatch center.
  • Effectively managed stressful situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing crucial support to both callers and first responders.

Education

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Riverside, CA
09-2024

West Coast EMT
Riverside, CA
09-2016

High School Diploma -

MLK Jr High School
Riverside, CA
05-2015

Skills

  • Current EMT-B license
  • Current CPT-1 license
  • Current AHA BLS certification
  • Patient care
  • Effective communication with patients and other providers
  • First aid
  • Obtaining vital signs
  • Placement of ekg 12 leads
  • Specimen handling
  • Blood collection
  • Quality control
  • Working efficiently in a fast paced work environment

Certification

  • California Emergency Medical Technician
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
  • BLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
  • FEMA IS-00700.a
  • FEMA IS-00800.b
  • FEMA IS-00100.b
  • FEMA IS-00200.b

Timeline

Emergency Dispatcher

American Medical Response, AMR
02.2023 - 08.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
05.2018 - 02.2023

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

West Coast EMT

High School Diploma -

MLK Jr High School
Nicholas Savastano