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James Contreras

Colfax

Summary

Experienced paramedic specializing in emergency medical response, patient stabilization, and critical care. Proficient in advanced life-saving techniques and urgent care protocols. Skilled in managing high-stress environments and effectively communicating with individuals in distress. Decisive leader in on-scene operations, delivering comforting care to injured and ill persons.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

IEMS
04.2024 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
  • Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.

EMT-Basic

IEMS
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.

Overnight Stocker

Lowe's
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
  • Consistently met or exceeded established stocking goals while maintaining accuracy in product placement throughout the store.
  • Provided excellent customer service when encountering early morning shoppers, answering questions, and offering assistance as needed.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback on their performance.

Cattle Rancher

Self
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Round up cattle and calves; processing, including ear tagging, branding, vaccinating, worming, fly control, and record keeping.
  • Implemented strategies for effective wound prevention.
  • Pest and animal control.
  • Fence repair.
  • Supplement and diet.

Yard Care Worker

Contreras Boy's Yard Care
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Scheduling clients, maintain and repairing equipment, paying subordinates, providing transportation to and from work site, and yard maintenance including fire prevention, weedeating and trimming trees.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Displayed strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during daily operations.
  • Trimmed around trees, flower beds, and other yard features.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Chicken Farmer

Self
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Collecting, hatching, and selling over 160 eggs at one time repeatedly.
  • Raising eggs to maturity for selecting prime parents for egg breeds.
  • Building and maintaining chicken coops and pens.
  • Controlled pest and animals.
  • Experimented with duck and quail hatching.
  • Reduced mortality rates by implementing effective predator control measures and providing proper shelter for chickens.
  • Fed and watered up to 100 chickens, ducks and other poultry species daily.
  • Maintained ranch records and documentation.

Horse Trainer

Self
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Purchasing and selling horses, training. This would include boarding, and basic care of the horse.
  • Ensured high-quality horse training through consistency in exercise routines, skill development exercises, and regular assessments of progress.

Education

High School Education - undefined

Partridge Lane School
Squaw Valley, Ca

AA - Communications

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
05.2020

AA - animal science

REEDLEY COLLEGE
01.2020

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Intubation
  • Airway management
  • IV insertion
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Stroke management
  • Medication administration
  • Allergic reaction management
  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Fracture stabilization
  • Wound care
  • Spinal immobilization
  • Diabetic emergencies
  • Poisoning response
  • Seizure management
  • Respiratory assessment
  • Prehospital trauma life support
  • Heart monitoring
  • Medical records management
  • Behavioral emergency intervention
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Bleeding control
  • Supply restocking
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Team collaboration
  • Heavy lifting
  • Maintaining safety
  • Safety awareness
  • Unloading trucks
  • Stocking products
  • Quick learner
  • Customer service
  • Dependable and reliable

Timeline

Paramedic

IEMS
04.2024 - Current

EMT-Basic

IEMS
01.2022 - 04.2024

Overnight Stocker

Lowe's
01.2021 - 11.2021

Horse Trainer

Self
01.2016 - 01.2018

Cattle Rancher

Self
01.2012 - 01.2020

Yard Care Worker

Contreras Boy's Yard Care
01.2012 - 01.2020

Chicken Farmer

Self
01.2010 - 01.2020

High School Education - undefined

Partridge Lane School

AA - Communications

Reedley College

AA - animal science

REEDLEY COLLEGE

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