Carley Nielsen
Los Angeles
Summary
Certified Emergency Medical Technician and Lead Beach Lifeguard, with over four years of experience providing emergency medical care in high-traffic, public-facing environments. Strong background in patient assessment, scene management, and compassionate care under pressure. Known for professionalism, clear communication, and a guest-focused approach to safety in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Beach Lifeguard
Santa Barbara County
04.2022 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate 40+ lifeguards across multiple beach and pool locations, ensuring safe operations and adherence to protocols
- Respond to aquatic rescues and medical emergencies in high-volume public environments, providing rapid assessment and pre-hospital care
- Maintain scene control and public safety while communicating clearly with patients, families, and bystanders
- Operate within a structured chain of command, coordinating with supervisors and emergency responders
- Accurately complete incident reports and patient care documentation in accordance with county protocols
- Train and mentor junior lifeguards on emergency response procedures, teamwork, and professional guest interaction
Volunteer Educator
Youth Empowerment in Science (Y.E.S.)
11.2024 - Current
- Lead hands-on science and health education lessons for students in underserved Los Angeles communities, fostering health literacy, safety awareness, and engagement in STEM topics.
- UCLA student organization.
Junior Lifeguard Instructor
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised and guided youth in the Junior Lifeguard program, teaching water safety, rescue skills, and first aid fundamentals.
- Mentored participants in teamwork, discipline, and confidence-building activities.
Community Educator
San Marcos High School
Santa Barbara
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Facilitated interactive health and safety workshops for youth ages 6–18 on CPR, First Aid, and concussion prevention.
- Developed emergency preparedness skills through targeted health education sessions.
- Promoted mental health awareness and COVID-19 precautions in community outreach initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology and Society, Public Health
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA01.2028
EMT-B Training -
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Los AngelesSkills
- Emergency medical response
- Patient assessment
- Crowd management
- Scene management
- Guest interaction
- Conversational Spanish
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- Documentation skills
- Team leadership
- Chain of command operations
- Rapid decision-making
- Compassionate patient care
Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), NREMT
• CPR / BLS Certified (Adult, Child, Infant): American Heart Association
• Stop the Bleed Certified
• CPR / BLS Certified (Adult, Child, Infant): American Heart Association
• Stop the Bleed Certified
Availability
Flexible available: Weekends, some weekdays, and extended shifts
Languages
Spanish: California Seal of Biliteracy
Professional
Timeline
Volunteer Educator
Youth Empowerment in Science (Y.E.S.)
11.2024 - Current
Junior Lifeguard Instructor
Santa Barbara County
06.2023 - Current
Lead Beach Lifeguard
Santa Barbara County
04.2022 - Current
Community Educator
San Marcos High School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology and Society, Public Health
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
EMT-B Training -
UCLA Center For Prehospital Care