Cristina Plaza-Arias
Mineral,VA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Combat Medic in the Army, skilled in emergency medical treatment and trauma management. Proven leadership abilities and a strong commitment to patient care, recognized for effectively communicating in high-pressure situations. CPR certified and adept at maintaining medical equipment, ensuring optimal operational readiness. I thrive under pressure: In places where everything feels like its falling apart, I find structure. At heart and in soul, I exude the army values which have been imbedded into my character: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Medic (68W)
Army
02.2025 - Current
- Health care specialist provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection, evacuation in a variety of operational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military health care
- Field combat medic, provides emergency medical care/treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield or to battle and non-battle casualties during wartime.
- Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties, assists with outpatient care and treatment or assists with inpatient care and treatment under the supervision of a physician, nurse,
- Worked as a crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to provide quality care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment, and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines, and regulations.
Daycare Teacher
Sunrise Charisma
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Soldier
Army
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Skills and knowledge to perform essential functions common to the military, including first aid, physical fitness, basic self-defense, marksmanship, land navigation, and personal development.
Teacher's Assistant
Axiom Educators
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
No Degree - Criminology
University of Mount Saint Vincent
New York, NY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School
Louisa, VA05-2023
Skills
- Medical equipment maintenance
- EMT certification
- CPR certified
- Decontamination procedures
- Emergency medical treatment
- leadership: elected & earned a Certificate of Achievement while being a team leader in Combat Medics' Advanced Individual Training
- Personal Courage: Solider
- Intravenous access
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Trauma management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Combat Medic (68W)
Army
02.2025 - Current
Soldier
Army
11.2024 - 02.2025
Daycare Teacher
Sunrise Charisma
02.2024 - 09.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Axiom Educators
12.2022 - 06.2023
No Degree - Criminology
University of Mount Saint Vincent
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School
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