Charissa Sestina
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled EMT with extensive medical background seeking a position to leverage clinical and emergency response skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Apex Homecare Services
Glendale, California
01.2019 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Collected and recorded patients vital signs to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs. Transported clients to appointments using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Emergency Physician (ER Department)
General Santos Doctor's Hospital
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with EMS personnel to ensure continuity of care for trauma victims en route to the hospital.
- Intervened in code blue situations providing advanced cardiac life support when necessary.
- Performed emergency resuscitations and endotracheal intubations, bleeding control and wound suturing.
- Collected patient medical histories, performed physical examinations and recorded data in electronic or handwritten medical records.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to investigate patient conditions.
- Prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Worked collaboratively with other health professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Conducted post stabilization procedures which include referral to specialists, migration to hospital rooms or discharge and follow-up care.
- Adhered to all safety policies and procedures while working in the ED environment.
Medical Technologist
Mindanao Medical Center
General Santos , South Cotabato, Philippines
09.2002 - 01.2009
- Performed routine and complex laboratory tests using variety of techniques, instrumentation and equipment to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Managed specimen collection, processing, and storage, ensuring integrity and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Used microscopes and cell counters to perform assigned tasks.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality control and quality assurance protocols to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying current with advances in medical technology and laboratory medicine.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - National Emergency Medical Services
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA12-2023
M.D. - Medicine
Davao Medical School Foundation Inc.
Davao City, Philippines04-2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
San Pedro College
Davao City, Philippines 06.1998 - 04.2002
Skills
- BLS, First-aid and CPR
- Airway Management
- ET intubation, Wound suturing
- IV Insertion, Phlebotomy
- NGT Insertion, Urinary Catheter Insertion
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection Control
- Medical Emergency Triage
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog, Visayan
Professional
Certification
- Certified EMT, California
- Licensed Physician, Philippines
- Registered Medical Technologist, Philippines
- AHA Certified BLS Provider
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Apex Homecare Services
01.2019 - Current
Emergency Physician (ER Department)
General Santos Doctor's Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Technologist
Mindanao Medical Center
09.2002 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
San Pedro College
06.1998 - 04.2002
Emergency Medical Technician - National Emergency Medical Services
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
M.D. - Medicine
Davao Medical School Foundation Inc.
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