Jessica Cortez
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Professional with a strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting the evolving needs of the environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Firefighter
Horry County Fire Rescue
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Administered advanced life support interventions to stabilize patients during emergencies.
- Collaborated with team members to assess and prioritize patient care needs in high-pressure situations.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, ensuring proper functionality and readiness for deployment.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment plans accurately for compliance and continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and hospital staff to coordinate patient transfers and care updates.
- Conducted community outreach programs to educate the public on emergency preparedness and first aid techniques.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Paramedic/ ER Tech II
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Administered advanced life support interventions in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and treatment plans.
- Operated medical equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-incident care.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment protocols accurately in electronic records.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Blood draws and Laboratory processing.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Paramedic/Firefighter
Georgetown County Fire/EMS
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Trained new paramedics on protocols, equipment usage, and emergency response procedures.
- Participated in debriefings to evaluate incidents, fostering continuous improvement in operational practices.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Critical Care Paramedic
Medtrust Medical Transport
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Administered advanced life support interventions during critical patient transport.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and implemented necessary adjustments to treatment plans in real-time.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics on emergency procedures and best practices in critical care.
- Developed and improved operational protocols to enhance efficiency in patient transport processes.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment effectively for diagnostics and treatment during emergencies.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of patients to hospital staff by providing comprehensive reports on interventions performed and patients'' conditions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient survival rates by providing timely and accurate emergency medical care in critical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - EMS Education And Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2026
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC05-2016
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Emergency management
- Medical equipment operation
- Emergency response
- Patient examination
Certification
- Paramedic
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS
- Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Community Risk Reduction Specialist
Timeline
Paramedic/Firefighter
Horry County Fire Rescue
02.2024 - 09.2025
Paramedic/ ER Tech II
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
10.2021 - 01.2024
Critical Care Paramedic
Medtrust Medical Transport
09.2019 - 10.2021
Paramedic/Firefighter
Georgetown County Fire/EMS
09.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - EMS Education And Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Horry Georgetown Technical College