Josue Carrasco
Registered Nurse
Sahuarita
Summary
Experienced Emergency Medicine Registered Nursing professional with a strong background in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team, uphold high standards, and seamlessly adapt to evolving needs. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and dedication to achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced settings. Reliable team player with a demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting situations and a commitment to fostering collaborative success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Monitor / Security
Sahuarita Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitor student movement, maintaining a safe and controlled environment on campus during break periods, during class, and while awaiting school bus transportation.
- Monitor visitor foot traffic on the school campus.
- Exhibit patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others, and perform related clerical duties as required.
Paramedic
Carondelet St Joseph’s
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Obtaining vital signs, and patient laboratory specimens.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Managing cardiac, respiratory, and traumatic emergencies.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic
Rural Metro Southwest Ambulance
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
Emergency Department Technician II (Paramedic)
Carondelet St Joseph’s
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provide direct care and advanced life support to patients under the direction of Medical Doctors and Nurses.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Administered IVs, medications, wound dressings, assisting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality treatment plans.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
Firefighter EMT / Engineer
South Tucson Fire Department
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Responded to and provided emergency pre-hospital care, managing cardiac, respiratory, and traumatic emergencies.
- Provide basic and advanced life support, Fracture splinting, bleeding and wound control, and airway management.
- Assisted in fire suppression activities, and pumping operations.
- Provided leadership and direction as acting captain to firefighters in the absence of a company officer.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Firefighter / EMT
Florence Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Responded and provided pre-hospital care, managing cardiac, respiratory, and traumatic emergencies.
- Obtained vital signs and completed call documentation.
- Requested medical helicopter operations and set up landing zone for emergency medical evacuation.
- Preformed fire suppression activities on commercial, residential, industrial, chemical, vehicle, and wildland fires.
- Maintained meticulous records of incident responses, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and future reference.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Provided compassionate support to victims of fires or accidents through emotional reassurance and practical assistance such as finding temporary housing or connecting them with support services.
- Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Reduced property damage from fires with quick and strategic firefighting tactics.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through advanced firefighting and rescue training courses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Tucson, United States07-2023
Paramedicine
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ08-2012
Fire Science
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ03-2002
Emergency Medical Technician
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ08-2001
Skills
- Medication management
- IV medication delivery
- Electrocardiogram analysis
- Emergency triage
- Patient assessments
- Proficient in English and Spanish
Certifications
- Healthcare provider CPR - AHA
- ACLS
- PALS
- Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
- Fire Fighter I/II - Basic Wildland Firefighting
- Hazardous Materials First Responder
- Fire Instructor I
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Monitor / Security
Sahuarita Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2020
Paramedic
Carondelet St Joseph’s
01.2015 - 01.2016
Paramedic
Rural Metro Southwest Ambulance
01.2013 - 01.2015
Emergency Department Technician II (Paramedic)
Carondelet St Joseph’s
01.2012 - 01.2013
Firefighter EMT / Engineer
South Tucson Fire Department
01.2005 - 01.2011
Firefighter / EMT
Florence Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Paramedicine
Pima Community College
Fire Science
Central Arizona College
Emergency Medical Technician
Central Arizona College
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