Paramedic / Firefighter
Resume:
OCTAVIO QUINONES
West Palm Beach, FL, 33405, United States
**********@*****.***
With over 6 years of experience in the EMS field, I am prepared and qualified to work in a fast pace and
dynamic environment. I am also skilled in performing IV’s, drawing blood, splinting, reading EKGs,
performing CPR, dealing with psych patients, and providing excellent bedside manner. Overall, I am well
adept in not only patient care related tasks, but als o have experience in customer service supervising, teaching,
and computer skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Boca Raton Fire Rescue, Boca Raton, FL, United States
Firefighter/Paramedic October 2011 - Present
As a paramedic/firefighter, I respond to 911 calls and perform a variety of emergency operations
involving medical services as well as fire suppression.. My duties include but are not limited to:
emergency medical patient care, transport, fire suppression, extrications, water rescue, and any other
emergency related task or activity. My current job allows me to have a flexible schedule consisting
of 24hrs on and 72hrs off.
West Palm Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
ER Paramedic / Psych Tech March 2013 - Present
I currently work per diem at West Palm Hospital ER and Psych Intake department performing
paramedic duties and interacting with psych patients. My duties include interacting with psych
patients as they first arrive, using physical restraining methods when necessary, drawing blood,
triaging patients, and logging patients into computer system, among many other things.
Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, FL, United States
Paramedic May 2011 - October 2011
As an emergency room paramedic at Wellington Regional Medical Center, a few of my duties
included: Triaging patients, transporting patients, administering medications under the supervision of
an RN, starting IVs, phlebotomy, secretary work, splinting, CPR, stocking supplies, cleaning
patients, and other patient care related tasks.
Medics Ambulance Service, West Palm Beach,FL, United States
Field Training Officer/ Critical Care Transport Paramedic January 2009 - October 2011
Duties included working as a Field Training Officer (supervisor) training new employees and making
and documenting crew contacts. As a Critical Care Paramedic, I specialize in transporting critical
patients on ventilators. Other duties include transporting and treating ALS and BLS patients as well
as utilizing equipment such as EKG monitors, IV pumps and ot her pre- hospital medical supplies.
Learn It Systems, Miami, FL, United States
Program Aide September 2009 - January 2010
Program Aid for tutoring company which services middle and elementary school children. My duties
included promoting program, traveling to different schools, interacting with students, parents and
teachers, and performing other office duties. I participated in seasonal employment only.
Medics Ambulance Service, West Palm Beach, FL United States
EMT November 2007 - October 2008
As an EMT, my duties and responsibilities where to provide the best patient care and customer
service possible. I would accomplish this by treating every patient with respect, listening closely to
their needs and acting upon them to the best of my ability. In addition, my duties were to check out
the ambulance, write reports, drive, use the radio, change out oxygen tanks, operate stretchers, clean
the truck and provide BLS care.
City Furniture Wellington, FL, United States
Sales Associate October 2006 - December 2007
As a Sales Associate, my duty was to aid the customer in making an educated decision in buying
their home furnishings, mattress, and establish credit applications. During my time here, I received
several awards for making "sales associate of the month" several times. I was also mentioned in an
article by the Palm Beach Post where I was praised for being the youngest sales associate in the
company at the time and surpassing my expectations.
Foot Locker, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Customer Service Representative May 2005 - October 2006
Working here as a customer service associate I started learning how to communicate with others on a
regular basis. My job was to assist customers in selecting shoes, working as a cashier, and also
maintaining the stock room.
EDUCATION
Palm Beach State College
BAS in Management and Public Safety, Dec 2012
Deans List, Graduated with Honors.
Palm Beach State College
ASS in Science and Emergency Medical Services, Jan 2010
Dean's List
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Excellent Customer Service Skills, Paramedic, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, 12 Lead EKG course,
Hazardous Materials Medic Certified.
2013 1st Place Champion of Fire Rescue East "Advance Life Support Competition"
2013 1st Place Winner in Advance Life Support Skills Competition in Margate, FL.
2013 "Excellence Award" given by Boca Raton Fire Rescue.
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