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Blanca Zarate

Vass,North Carolina

Summary

Clinical healthcare professional, prepared and equipped for this role. Proven ability to perform diagnostic tests, assist in patient treatments, and manage medical equipment. Strong focus on excellent patient care, team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and data management.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Technician

First Health Primary Care
03.2025 - Current
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
  • Helped maintain a clean clinical environment through regular equipment sterilization procedures, reducing the risk of infections or complications.
  • Worked with physicians and nurses in patience care excellence.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to support timely diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Paramedic

Public Safety Medical Services
12.2024 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Civil Affairs Medical Sergeant (SOCM)

Army
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Taught TCCC to companies across the Batallion
  • Was the company's Senior Medic and ensured medics and other personnel were up to date on their medical records and medical training.
  • Deployed to South America as the only Special Operations Combat Medic on the team and collaborated with Host Nation military to conduct life-saving training

Mechanic

Army
01.2011 - 04.2020
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advanced Paramedicine

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
08-2026

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Specimen collection
  • Quality control procedures
  • Data recording
  • Urinalysis procedures
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • NREMT
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Technician

First Health Primary Care
03.2025 - Current

Paramedic

Public Safety Medical Services
12.2024 - Current

Civil Affairs Medical Sergeant (SOCM)

Army
07.2021 - 09.2024

Mechanic

Army
01.2011 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Advanced Paramedicine

Methodist University

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