Adamary Arteaga
Escondido,CA
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate student majoring in Psychobiology at UCLA, pursuing a Pre-PA track, dedicated to expanding clinical readiness and advancing health equity. Experienced in fast-paced, patient-centered environments through volunteer work in emergency medicine and community-based roles. Bilingual communicator with strong interpersonal, leadership, and service skills strengthened through positions in public safety and youth recreation. Passionate about serving underserved populations and committed to building the hands-on patient care, cultural competence, and clinical exposure necessary to become a compassionate and effective Physician Assistant.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Palomar Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Gained exposure to emergency medicine by observing physicians and PAs in a high-acuity hospital environment.
- Observed multiple trauma cases, including full and partial trauma activations requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary responses.
- Assisted clinical staff by locating and delivering essential medical tools and supplies, developing familiarity with a wide range of clinical instruments.
- Supported patient care by delivering food trays, assisting with meals, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Transported labs/specimens to designated departments to support efficient diagnostic workflows.
- Observed psychiatric evaluations and crisis interventions, strengthening interest in pursuing psychiatry as a future PA specialization.
Recreation Leader
City Of Escondido: Community Services Department
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Tutored and mentored school children to provide additional learning opportunities.
- Engaged students in conversations about their day while providing emotional support when needed.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to create engaging activities that promote physical fitness as well as mental stimulation.
Sales Associate
Platos's Closet
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Intern
Escondido Police Department
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained strict adherence to military codes of conduct, demonstrating integrity and discipline.
- Acquired working knowledge of department practices, procedures and equipment by participating in training sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
- Assisted sworn officers in field with traffic control.
- Participated in community service projects, reinforcing the importance of civic responsibility and leadership.
- Developed critical thinking skills through the analysis of tactical scenarios and problem-solving exercises.
- Participated in field training exercises, applying theoretical knowledge in outdoor, realistic scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California Los Angeles
West Los Angeles, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Orange Glen High School
Escondido, CA06-2024
Skills
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Childcare services
- Team leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking capacity
- Leadership development
- Public speaking
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
Honors & Scholarships
- Simon Scholars Program & Scholarship
- Assistance League of Inland North County Scholarship
- Middle Class Scholarship – UCLA
Academic Distinctions
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Academic Advancement Program – UCLA
Certification
CPR Certified, American Heart Association (AHA)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Palomar Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Recreation Leader
City Of Escondido: Community Services Department
09.2023 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Platos's Closet
10.2022 - 09.2023
Intern
Escondido Police Department
03.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Orange Glen High School