Andrew Valencia
La Mirada,CA
Summary
A motivated and passionate medical professional with nearly 4 years of medical experience in different sectors of the emergency medical services. Open-minded with a strong drive to seek out any opportunity to learn more or apply my advanced knowledge and skills to better myself and the care I provide within the medical field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Assistant
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Apply orthopedic appliances
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Apply and remove dressings
- Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment
- Irrigate and pack wounds
- Safely Lift patients
- Perform inhalation therapy and surgical preps
- Respond to Code Blues
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Check and stock emergency supply charts
- Set up and organize exam rooms
- Assisting MD with surgical procedures
911 Emergency Medical Technician
CARE/FALCK AMBULANCE
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided exceptional medical aid to a variety of patients regardless of the severity of their injury/illness
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Expand my medical knowledge and experience by working alongside the Fire departments in both Los Angeles County and Orange County
- Advocated for my patients and their families to ensure their loved ones received the best medical care provided
- Properly and safely transport patients to the appropriate facility for their injuries or illnesses
- Exhibit BLS skills daily
- Apple orthopedic dressings
- Ensure and maintain a safe scene
Critical Care Technician
PRN AMBULANCE
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Travel with and assist an onboard CCTRN with acute patients needing to be transported to different hospitals all over Southern California
- Preparing monitor and ventilator settings to our nurses’ and paramedics’ specifications
- Place 4 leads and 12 leads on patients at nurses’ and paramedics’ discretion
- Exhibit BLS skills daily
Girls Water Polo Coach
Long Beach Millikan High School
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Help with the development of a program plan for summer camps, pre-season, and regular seasons for all three skill levels (varsity, junior varsity, and frosh)
- Develop a multitude of game plans for both defense and offense in order to prepare my teams for each season
- Ensure players knew and understood the importance of working as a team
- Maintained accurate records of athlete progress throughout the season, offering insight into areas needing improvement or adjustment in strategy.
- Encouraged and demonstrated good sportsmanship.
Swim Coach / Lifeguard
YMCA
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Represent the YMCA with great customer service and communication skills to ensure every patron and staff member felt welcomed and safe
- Developed strong relationships with swimmers and their families, creating open communication channels for feedback and goal setting.
- Schedule practices and coordinate events
- Track the progress of every swimmer on the team ensuring constant progress
- Maintain a current CPR and BLS certification and apply those skills to provide medical aid to patrons and swimmers in need
Education
High School Diploma -
La Mirada High School
La Mirada, CA05.2017
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Orthopedic splint application
- EKG Interpretation
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- AHA BLS certification, 2023
- NREMT certification, 2023
- Orange County EMT accreditation, 2021
- LA County EMT accreditation, 2021
- LADOT Class C Driver's license, 2021
- AHA ACLS, 2023
- AHA PALS, 2023
- NREMT Paramedic certification, 2024
- CAEMSA Paramedic license, 2024
Timeline
Emergency Room Assistant
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
911 Emergency Medical Technician
CARE/FALCK AMBULANCE
07.2022 - 05.2023
Critical Care Technician
PRN AMBULANCE
05.2021 - 07.2022
Girls Water Polo Coach
Long Beach Millikan High School
06.2019 - 05.2021
Swim Coach / Lifeguard
YMCA
05.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
La Mirada High School
- AHA BLS certification, 2023
- NREMT certification, 2023
- Orange County EMT accreditation, 2021
- LA County EMT accreditation, 2021
- LADOT Class C Driver's license, 2021
- AHA ACLS, 2023
- AHA PALS, 2023
- NREMT Paramedic certification, 2024
- CAEMSA Paramedic license, 2024
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