ANDREW BARAJAS
Upland,IN
Summary
Cardiovascular Perfusion student with over 4 years in healthcare and emergency response, skilled in medical equipment utilization, communication, and inventory management, dedicated to enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Room Assistant
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided bedside care to ensure optimal patient comfort.
- Collaborated with teams to enhance safety and satisfaction levels.
- Trained employees on procedures to improve overall efficiency.
Emergency Medical Technician
Indianapolis EMS
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected medical histories through effective communication with patients.
- Prioritized tasks in high-pressure environments to deliver optimal patient care.
- Ensured patient comfort and needs were addressed throughout transport process.
- Restocked ambulance with essential medical supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Administered pre-hospital emergency care to patients experiencing medical emergencies.
Personal Care Assistant
Signature Healthcare Of Muncie
Muncie, IN
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored residents' care plans to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Planned rehabilitation activities to boost patient engagement and recovery.
- Facilitated timely patient transport, ensuring efficient logistics and care delivery.
- Addressed mobility issues through creative problem-solving strategies.
Education
Master's of Cardiovascular Perfusion -
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Medical documentation
- Training development
Certification
• Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, BLS Certification, 07/31/26
• CENTRIMAG ACUTE CIRCULATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM THEORY OF OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW COURSE, Abbott Medical, 06/01/25
• Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Patient Management, Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Patient Management- Online Training Program, Abiomed, 06/01/25
• HEARTMATE II LVAS CLINICAL OPERATION & PATIENT MANAGEMENT, Abbott, 06/01/25
• HEARTMATE 3 LVAS CLINICAL OPERATION AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT and HEARTMATE 3 LVAS SURGICAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE, Abbott, 06/01/25
• CENTRIMAG ACUTE CIRCULATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM THEORY OF OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW COURSE, Abbott Medical, 06/01/25
• Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Patient Management, Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Patient Management- Online Training Program, Abiomed, 06/01/25
• HEARTMATE II LVAS CLINICAL OPERATION & PATIENT MANAGEMENT, Abbott, 06/01/25
• HEARTMATE 3 LVAS CLINICAL OPERATION AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT and HEARTMATE 3 LVAS SURGICAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE, Abbott, 06/01/25
Clinical Rotations
- Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian, New York, NY, 08/01/25 to 10/31/25
Clinical Coordinator: Natasha Povar (917) 622- 0664
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York Presbyterian, New York, NY, 10/20/25 to 12/12/25
Clinical Coordinator: Nico Festejo (201) 450-6896
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora,CO, 01/05/25 to 02/27/25 (Pediatric)
Clinical Coordinator: Anthony Evangelista (347) 831-4068
- Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Health System, Fairfax, VA, 03/09/25 to 05/01/25
Timeline
Operation Room Assistant
IU Health Methodist Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Indianapolis EMS
05.2022 - 03.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Signature Healthcare Of Muncie
02.2021 - 12.2022
Master's of Cardiovascular Perfusion -
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University