AARON D. GARCIA

Dynamic and compassionate volunteer Emergency Room Patient Ambassador at AdventHealth Tampa, skilled in taking vitals, and demonstrating excellent bedside manner. Nationally Certified Phlebotomist, according to the National Registry of Allied Health Professionals (Certification Number: NPCN-17365-11582). Proven ability to support medical teams effectively, showcasing leadership and teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to patient care and equipped with strong medical terminology knowledge, ensuring clear communication and reliability in all interactions.

• Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), 02/01/24, present
• National Phlebotomy Certification, 01/01/25, present, National Registry of Allied Health Professionals, Credential ID: NPCN-17365-11582
• CITI Certification, 07/01/25, present

• Emergency Room Patient Ambassador, AdventHealth Tampa, Emergency Room, 12/01/23, present, Assist the nursing staff in the Observation Care area by cleaning rooms, running supplies to the ER crash cart and other areas within Observation Care, send blood samples to the laboratory, and take vitals on patients. Assist the nurses with tasks as needed. Since joining the ER as a volunteer, I have gotten an insider-perspective into what it is like working in an ER. I have also learned how to take vitals, and which vital signs to watch for.
• Patient-Visitor Liaison, AdventHealth Tampa: Taneja Center for Surgery Front Desk, 08/01/23, 12/31/23, Escorted family members to patients' rooms, including transporting them via wheelchair. Sometimes this entailed bringing family members in wheelchairs, and delivered gifts, such as flowers and cards to patients' rooms.

• Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA), 09/01/11, 11/30/23, Designed, planned and led building of a trail map kiosk in Markham Park from the ground up. Earned highest rank in Boy Scouts. Attended National Youth Leadership Training. CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid Certified. Member of Order of the Arrow, BSA Honor Society, completed service projects including planting trees and clearing trails. Attended High Adventure Camps including two-week backpacking trip Philmont, New Mexico, and two-week back country canoe trip Northern Tier in Ely, Minnesota. Taught other scouts as Troop Guide. Led invocations as Chaplain's Aide.
• Cadet Second Lieutenant, Civil Air Patrol, 08/01/19, 09/30/23, As the Cadet Leadership Officer, I lead other cadets and teach them leadership skills. Member of Color Guard. Squadron Representative, Cadet Advisory Council.