Carlos Menchaca
Boston
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
25 Eastern Ave Malden, MA 02148
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army National Guard
1 Elm Street Middleboro, MA 02346
04.2021 - Current
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
Store Manager
Caffe Nero
320 Congress Street, 4th Floor Boston MA 02210
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Salem State University
Salem, MA07.2027
High School Diploma -
The English High School
Jamaica Plain, MA06.2016
Skills
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Intravenous Access
- Physical Fitness Maintenance
- Advanced Trauma Care
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Multi-Patient Triage
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
02.2022 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army National Guard
04.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Caffe Nero
03.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Salem State University
High School Diploma -
The English High School