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EMILIA TAPIA

DANIA BEACH,FL

Summary

Tenacious and detail-oriented Emergency Medical Technician with 3+ years of experience and a background in Phlebotomy. Adept at supply management, infection control and prevention, and patient assessment/monitoring. Committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Substitute/Phlebotomist

Octapharma Plasma
01.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms if any.
  • Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Conducted venipuncture on 100+ donors a day.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Medical Assistant

Boca VIPediatrics
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Emergency Medical Technician

Econodoc
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Administered Nasopharyngeal swab to test for COVID-19
  • Operated a tent with up to 300 patients at a day: earning tent lead title for 4 months
  • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
  • Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
  • Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
  • Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
  • Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Behavior

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2022

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2020

Skills

  • Empathy and compassion
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism and team collaboration
  • Patient assessment and counseling
  • Problem solving
  • Infection control
  • Medical terminology
  • SOAP Notes Expertise/documentation and reporting
  • First Aid CPR AED

Clubs and Organizations

Director of Volunteering for American Medical Student Association FAU (2022-2023)

Timeline

Physician Substitute/Phlebotomist

Octapharma Plasma
01.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Boca VIPediatrics
04.2022 - 08.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Econodoc
03.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Behavior

Florida Atlantic University

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Broward College
EMILIA TAPIA