Ciara Vargas
Gold Bar
Summary
A passionate and dedicated Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician with 10+ years of volunteer and one year professional experience in fire suppression and emergency medical services. Skilled in administering emergency care efficiently and effectively in fast paced and high stress environments, while showing compassion and care to the diverse community I serve. Possesses exceptional quick thinking and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. Seeking to apply skills, knowledge, training, heart and experience to ensure the safety of residents and property within the district of Bothell Fire Department.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Snohomish Regional Fire And Rescue
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced community safety by responding to various emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents.
- Improved personal and team efficiency with regular training sessions and drills to maintain optimal performance during emergencies.
- Collaborated with crew and other first responders to provide comprehensive support during emergency calls
- Engaged in physical fitness activities regularly to maintain peak performance levels required for emergency response situations.
Firefighter
Sky Valley Fire
01.2013 - Current
- Evaluate various emergency scenes to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Administer emergency medical treatment to those injured during various medical emergencies, fires, car accidents, river and trail rescues.
- Mentor new candidates through firefighter probation.
- Help evaluate new EMT candidates as well as create educational material for drill nights for EMS training.
- Maintain close contact with dispatch and all responding units, to share and receive information about fires and various emergency scenes.
- Document and created detailed reports on EMS calls.
Operations Manager
J&W Residential
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversee daily operations and logistics of J&W residential construction company as well as Chain Lake Express Car Wash.
- Have Increased work flow for the company through being the point of contact for clients and sub-contractors
- Ensure timelines are met and appropriate documents are acquired for city and county projects.
- Financial management, inventory control, purchasing and procurement of inventory for all car wash operations.
- Assist car wash managers with any needs with any needs for successful daily operations.
Radiation Therapist
Providence Regional Health
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas on 25-30 patients daily.
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Established relationships with patients throughout their course of treatments.
Established successful working relationships with all co-workers including neighboring medical departments.
Radiation Therapist
Skagit Regional Health
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas on 25-30 patients daily.
- Established relationships with 30 or more patients at a time throughout their course of treatments.
- Established working relationships with all co-workers including neighboring medical departments
- Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
Education
General Studies
Cascadia Community College
Bothell, WAGeneral Studies
Everett Community College
Everett, WAAssociate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA08.2018
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Everett Community College
Everett, WA12.2011
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, WA06.2010
Skills
- Strong Verbal Communicator
- Customer and Personal Services
- Complex Problem Solving
- Motivated Team Player
- Service Oriented
- Driven to Learn
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician-License-ES60245062
- EMS Evaluator-License-ES60739782
- Radiation Therapist- License-RT60900334
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Snohomish Regional Fire And Rescue
07.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
J&W Residential
05.2022 - 06.2023
Radiation Therapist
Providence Regional Health
12.2021 - 05.2022
Radiation Therapist
Skagit Regional Health
02.2019 - 05.2022
Firefighter
Sky Valley Fire
01.2013 - Current
General Studies
Cascadia Community College
General Studies
Everett Community College
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
Bellevue College
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Everett Community College
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
- Emergency Medical Technician-License-ES60245062
- EMS Evaluator-License-ES60739782
- Radiation Therapist- License-RT60900334
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