Angie Rivas
Brentwood
Summary
A dedicated SBU student (undergraduate), EMT and Medical Assistant student on the Pre-Physician Assistant track with hands-on experience in patient care, emergency response, and clinical skills. Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Actively seeking clinical and shadowing opportunities to further develop medical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills in preparation for PA school.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of vital signs and medical history.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Medical Assistant
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Vital taking (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood sugar, height, weight)
- Documentation (chief complaint, medical history, medication history)
- phlebotomy (blood drawing on live people)
- EKG readings and placement.
- Urine analysis tests, strep throat tests, COVID tests, oral/nasal swabs.
Volunteer
Sisters of St Jospeh Ministry Garden
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Harvesting vegetables and fruits
- Gardening
- Yard work
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of animals (goats, chickens, cats and rabbits)
Education
High School Diploma -
Brentwood Highschool
BrentwoodIn Progress - Health Sciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2027
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Team collaboration
- Computer skills (powerpoint, word, google docs, and excel)
- Adaptable to new environments
- Vital taking
- Blood drawing
- EKG placement
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (NY State)
- CPR certified (American Heart Association)
- BLS certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
09.2025 - 02.2026
EMT-Basic
Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance
03.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Sisters of St Jospeh Ministry Garden
09.2024 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Brentwood Highschool
In Progress - Health Sciences
Stony Brook University