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JENNIFER ROCCASALVA

ad48xk@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-**** Chicago, IL 60655

Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public. Rescue equipment proficiency

Fire suppression tactics

Community education

Public assistance and support

Medical response

EMS expertise

Medical assessments

Chicago Fire Department Chicago, IL

Firefighter/EMT

11/2013 - Current

Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.

Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.

Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property. Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.

Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.

Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.

Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care. Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas. Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.

Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.

Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.

Kept team responsive to emergency situations through scheduled drills and training.

ManorCare Palos Heights, IL

Rehabilitation Aide

Educated on-site clients in therapeutic exercise equipment use and operation.

Guided patients in passive ROM exercises and instructed movements to assist therapist.

Assisted with gait training and supported patient safety in cases of total Summary

Skills

Experience

loss of balance.

Supported ADLs and room transfers for in-patient procedures. Helped patients prepare for treatment sessions with guidance to changing rooms and rehabilitation spaces.

Applied hot and cold packs according to therapist directions. Processed billing documents and daily reports to support administrative procedures.

Documented vital sign data, therapist schedules, patient files and other documentation.

Helped patients perform daily living activities as part of overall therapy plan.

Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.

High Tech Medical Park Palos Heights, IL

Patient Care Technician

Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies. Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.

Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized. Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.

Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.

Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals. Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.

Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.

Monitored patient therapy responses, reporting concerns to supervisor. Initiated treatment following prescribed orders.

Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL EMT

Quinn Fire Academy Chicago, IL

Education and Training

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