Heenay Ray
Des Plaines,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Student
Northwest Community Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Completed over 300 hours serving as Lead Paramedic, directing patient care under the supervision of licensed paramedics and preceptors
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including airway evaluation, cardiac monitoring, trauma surveys, and medical diagnostics
- Administered medications, managed airways, established IV/IO access, and performed other ALS‑level skills within program scope
- Communicated patient status, interventions, and differential considerations to receiving Emergency Departments
- Demonstrated leadership, clinical judgment, and adaptability in dynamic, high‑stress environments while maintaining patient‑centered care
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and appropriate social interactions when servicing the populations of the assigned township.
EMT-Basic
Lifeline Amb
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Operated and maintained emergency medical equipment during transport.
- Assessed patient conditions and provided appropriate interventions promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately for continuity of care.
- Mentored junior EMTs on best practices and protocol adherence.
- Operate and maintain ambulance equipment, including stretcher systems, oxygen delivery devices, and basic airway management tools
- Administered first aid and life-saving techniques while adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
Caretake for the Elderly
Care For Soul Inc
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct companionship activities and day-to-day enrichment
- Assist with managing and attending medical appointments; keeping track of both pre- and post- appointment details
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to make sure the client has all the details needed to coordinate a proper care plan.
- Provide personalized care to clients, including light housekeeping (cleaning, mild maintenance, and ensuring a safe and clean living space)
- Assist with exercises and mobility routines to ensure a level of relatively high level of motility and health.
Medical Advocate
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provide immediate, research-based support to survivors of sexual assault and concerned loved ones at medical facilities in Cook County (Chicago).
- Accompany survivors during forensic exams to provide emotional support and ensure that the survivor is informed of his/her rights during said exam.
- Explain to healthcare professionals the nuances of the sexual assault forensic medical exam, including but not limited to: the actual procedures for certain parts of the test, rights of the survivor, and proper reporting and labeling of evidence.
- Advocate for the needs and rights of the survivor, and at times even against the wishes of healthcare professionals to fulfill the wishes of the survivor.
- Ensuring the survivor is understanding of all legal options, including the ability to not report the assault.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure an ethical, secure, and efficient of handling of information.
- Provide information on follow up care, counseling, support services, legal advocacy, and government support.
- Provide acute emotional support while being able to locate and relay resource support as a hotline operator for up to 30 minutes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Languages
English
Gujarati
Timeline
Paramedic Student
Northwest Community Hospital
08.2025 - Current
EMT-Basic
Lifeline Amb
01.2024 - Current
Medical Advocate
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
11.2022 - 06.2023
Caretake for the Elderly
Care For Soul Inc
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Loyola University of Chicago