Amelia Gerniyah Mckoy
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Driven and compassionate Cardiopulmonary Science graduate from Florida A&M University with practical experience in clinical healthcare environments and a solid foundation in respiratory care principles. Demonstrates strong leadership through volunteer service, peer mentoring, and active campus engagement. Certified in CPR and EKG, with a deep commitment to providing equitable, patient-centered care. Eager to apply clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills in an internship or entry-level respiratory therapy role to support optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Room Server
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Maintains a clean and safe dining environment for senior residents
- Delivers high-quality customer service and interacts with residents daily
- Ensures dietary preferences and health needs are met for each individual
Pharmacy Assistant
Charles Pharmacy
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with medication organization and labeling
- Supported customers with questions, complaints, and prescription orders
- Maintained compliance with pharmacy safety and confidentiality protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Royal Palm Beach High School
Royal Palm Beach, FL05.2020
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills
- Event coordination and community outreach
- Reliable work ethic
- Resident support
- Service prioritization
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient education
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
Leadership Experience
- Collegiate Coordinator
- Sickle Cell Foundation – Team MLJ, Tallahassee, FL
- September 2022 – Present
- - Planned National Sickle Cell Awareness Month events and annual conference
- - Organized Team MLJ 5K Run and community outreach with faith-based groups
- Mentor
- Leon County Schools – Cobb Middle School, Tallahassee, FL
- November 2022 – 2024
- - Provided academic support and mentoring to middle school students
- - Helped with homework, critical thinking, and confidence-building activities
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Charles Pharmacy
04.2021 - 08.2021
Dining Room Server
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2018 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Royal Palm Beach High School
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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