Gerardo Cervantes
Phoenix
Summary
A highly motivated and approachable person with strong organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly. Special strengths include a skilled Paramedic Field Training Officer with a background in emergency medical services and training new team members. Known for ability to manage high-pressure situations, provide top-notch patient care, and convey complex medical procedures in an understandable manner. Developed and implemented field training programs resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness among paramedics. Committed to fostering growth and excellence within teams through hands-on education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Maricopa Ambulance
Phoenix
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated trainee performance through direct observation and constructive feedback methods.
- Developed training materials and resources to support ongoing education for team members.
- Developed lesson plans and evaluated student performance during field training exercises.
- Provided guidance on proper medical techniques and safety protocols.
Paramedic
Sacred Cross EMS
Gordon
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Operated advanced life support equipment during patient transport and assessment.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
Paramedic (911 and Interfacility Experience)
Maricopa Ambulance
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate medical assistance in critical situations.
- Writes accurate patient care reports
- Assess patient's injury/illness severity and rapidly begin appropriate medical procedures.
- Monitoring special equipment such as ventilators and IV pumps.
- Provides medical treatment such as IV infusion, administers medication following protocols, dresses wounds/injuries.
Volunteer Coordinator
State Representative District 27 Marcelino Quiñonez Campaign
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Trained, organized and managed volunteers, and held receptionist duties for campaign, providing event assistance
- Managed data and organized canvassing events and phone banks to promote our campaign
Education
Associates - Advanced Emergency Technology (Paramedic)
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ01-2019
Certified - EMT-B
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12-2017
High School Diploma -
NFL YET College Preparatory Academy
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Leadership
- Experience
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Situational awareness
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Community Service
- St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 2016-09, 2016-05, Assisted with general duties including coverage of the front desk area as needed, greeted, and directed patients and visitors., Transported patients to desired destination
- Scottsdale Fire Department E603, 2019-01, 2019-03, Vehicular rotation hours, 370 hours
- Phoenix St Luke’s ER & Abrazo Scottsdale ER, 2018-12, 2019-01, Clinical hours, 144 hours
- Phoenix Fire department, 12 Ride along shifts (120 hours)
Timeline
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Maricopa Ambulance
03.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Sacred Cross EMS
06.2022 - 03.2025
Paramedic (911 and Interfacility Experience)
Maricopa Ambulance
03.2019 - 06.2022
Volunteer Coordinator
State Representative District 27 Marcelino Quiñonez Campaign
11.2013 - 08.2014
Associates - Advanced Emergency Technology (Paramedic)
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Certified - EMT-B
Phoenix College
High School Diploma -
NFL YET College Preparatory Academy
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