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Lydia Mercado
EMT, None
Location: Vineland, NJ United States
Joined: Jan 3rd, 2014

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Middle child of 6 children. Ordained minister and EMT since 2002 after 9/11. Member of Emergency Response Team that started with Hurricane Katrina. Supervisor for an ambulance company since 2006. Running two 911 operations and a transport division. In charge of training Field Training Officers and new employees. Administrator of PAT for applicants interested in working for the company.

Current Whereabouts:

Going to school online and criminal justice shows and movies

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I want to finish my Associates and start working on my Bachelors with a minor in Social Services. I also want to complete classes in Forensics

Website:

http://Facebook

Education (request update)

University of Phoenix class of 2015

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Claim To Fame:

Latina female running an ambulance company in NJ with three separate entities-one transport and two 911 contracts.

Most Memorable Moment:

Going to New Orleans 8 years after Katrina and after Sandy and the kinship between New Orleaners and New Jerseans.

High School: Millville Senior High in Millville, NJ class of 1988

Activities & Accomplishments:

College Prep and Band Front member

Best Memories:

Band

Experience

I currently work with None as EMT
I have 11 years of experience working in the Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician industry.

Operations Supervisor | AMR
From April 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Provided leadership for three operations in NJ with certified EMTs to complete customer requests for ambulance, wheelchair or 911 services. Currently providing supervision for PA and NJ operations including payroll management, training, and customer relations.

EMT/Dispatcher | AMR Philadelphia Ops
From December 2004 to March 2006 • 2 year(s)
Assessed and treated patients during transports while ensuring accurate patient care reports. Facilitated calls from contracted customers and scheduled appropriate transport modes.

EMT | Hart Ambulance
From June 2002 to November 2004 • 2 year(s)
Provided customer service to contracted facilities and assessed/treated patients during transports. Operated vehicles safely and completed accurate patient care reports.

Receptionist | Mainland Manor NH
From October 2001 to June 2002 • 1 year(s)
Answered phone calls, greeted visitors, and managed residents' Personal Spending Accounts. Assisted with business office tasks and supported activities department events.

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	God bless you and may you have a marvelous and productive day. When you get a chance please visit my profile to check out some info that might appeal to you. Tagged by Ralph White on 02/03/2014

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