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Sam Flores

Sam Flores

Mandeville

Summary

Dynamic Paramedic with 12 years in the film industry, adept at advanced life support and critical decision-making. At I.A.T.S.E. Local 478, I ensured the well-being of over 160 crew members daily, enhancing patient outcomes through timely interventions and meticulous documentation. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while delivering compassionate care. My 20-plus years on an Ambulance in New Orleans have been my foundation for all jobs thereafter. My time in the billion-dollar film Industry has tailored my skills in dealing with people of different calibers and backgrounds from across the globe.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

I.A.T.S.E. Local 478
03.2013 - Current
  • I have worked in the Film Industry for the past 12 years. This is different from Paramedic Field work and closer to Occupational Medicine. As a Set Medic in the Film Industry, I am responsible for no less than 160 people daily. This does not include days with additional crew for Stunts, Special Effects, and Background Talent, which can easily be an extra 100 people. I am primarily responsible for the crew's well-being, daily medicinal requirements, and workers' comp paperwork, should there be a recordable incident. Film Productions work in all environments, for which I must be prepared to work in as well.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Film Work, most recent first:
  • "Jesus Land"
  • Cadillac Commercial(NOLA)
  • Nissan Commercial(NOLA)
  • "Five Nights At Freddy's 2"
  • "Mayfair Witches S2"
  • "Spinal Tap 2"
  • "Carry-On" Reshoots
  • "Five Nights At Freddy's"
  • "MW/IWTV" Wrap Out
  • "Rebel Ridge"
  • "Mayfair Witches S1"
  • "DRIVER S1"
  • "Interview With The Vampire S1"
  • "BLACKBIRD"
  • "YOUR HONOR" post Covid
  • "NCIS New Orleans S7"
  • -COVID-
  • "YOUR HONOR"
  • "DEEP WATER"
  • "YOUR HONOR"
  • "Looking For Alaska"
  • "On Becoming A God In Central Florida"
  • "Tell Me Your Secrets"
  • "THE FIRST"
  • "LAST LAUGH"
  • "Are You The One"
  • "PREACHER S2"
  • "GEOSTORM" Reshoots
  • Wrangler/Riggs Commercial
  • "LOGAN" Reshoots
  • "American Made" Reshoots
  • "Scream Queens"
  • "American Horror Story" Coven
  • "Dark Meridian"
  • "Free State Of Jones"

Paramedic

CORE Occupational Medicine
03.2023 - Current
  • Serviced the Global Venture KZJV LNG Plant alongside Paramedics and Nurses, providing ongoing medical care to the employees and vendors constructing the Plant.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment, and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Currently Part Time

Medical Transport Driver

NORA Transportation
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained professional image and attitude to positively represent the transport company and help build a reputation for excellent customer service.
  • Contracted by LOPA to provide professional courtesy emergency transport of Procured Organs, Teams, and their equipment to and from Airports, Hospitals, and facilities.
  • Safe Transportation of organs via commercial flight.
  • Safe Transportation of donors to and from Coroners' offices, Hospitals, Funeral Homes, and LOPA for organ procurement.
  • Part Time

Field Paramedic

New Orleans Health Department
02.1993 - 05.2013
  • Worked and trained at N.O.H.D. E.M.S., an Ultra High Volume service, for Ten Years. During that time, I advanced from Basic to Intermediate, then Paramedic level. I also completed training and worked in both dispatch and rescue.
  • I have also worked for numerous services in and around the New Orleans area. Not in any particular order, East Jefferson Hospital EMS, Westwego EMS, Priority EMS, MedicONE, AMR, Lifeguard Ambulance, Guardian, Pafford EMS, Acadian Ambulance Service, Washington Parish Ambulance Service, Emergystat.
  • Delivered life-saving treatments such as defibrillation, intubation, intravenous therapy, wound care, fracture stabilization, and drug administration following established guidelines.

Education

No Degree - Paramedicine

G.M.K.O.
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Advanced life support
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Direct patient care

Timeline

Paramedic

CORE Occupational Medicine
03.2023 - Current

Medical Transport Driver

NORA Transportation
03.2023 - Current

Paramedic

I.A.T.S.E. Local 478
03.2013 - Current

Field Paramedic

New Orleans Health Department
02.1993 - 05.2013

No Degree - Paramedicine

G.M.K.O.

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