Emily Lopez
Whittier,CA
Summary
Aspiring Physician Assistant who searches for learning opportunities to develop as a medical professional, and devotes their work ethic towards maintaining attentive and compassionate patient care while ensuring effective treatment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Premier Ambulance
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked in Interfacility transport, Critical Care transport, and 911
- Assisted a Respiratory Therapist with ventilation and airway support devices, including a portable mechanical ventilator, CPAP machine, high-flow oxygen device, and endotracheal tubes
- Assisted a Registered Nurse with EKG placement and IV pump positioning, and supported other medical professionals, such as an ECMO perfusionist
- Prepped patient transportation by taking note of catheter bags, ostomy bags, feeding tubes, bed sores, limb restraints, and IV placement
- Monitored patient vital signs while attempting to provide emotional support and comfort, and documented patient outcomes in an electronic patient care report
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals
- Utilized radio devices to establish effective communication with dispatch about critical changes with the patient before or during transport
- Obtained the appropriate information and documentation while on-scene of an EMS call, and communicated with nursing staff at the receiving facility to ensure the quality of transfer of care, including a HEAR report
- Used appropriate lifting devices to move the patient into or out of the home, and transferred patients while using several techniques: stand-pivot transfers, and the drawsheet method, to effectively position the patient onto a bed.
- Sanitized ambulance equipment after each call and restocked medical supplies throughout the shift
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted residents with dementia in memory care department
- Supported residents in performing activities of daily living while also encouraging independence (one-person and two-person assists): grooming, dressing, bathing, mobility, bathroom assistance, and dining
- Experienced in devices such as hoyer lifts, gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, canes and adaptive utensils
- Documented and reviewed daily task completions, behavioral changes, mobility, abnormal eating patterns, skin concerns and incident reports
- Communicated with hospice care, family members, and fellow caregivers to provide health or behavioral updates, fall incidents, and toiletry needs
- Utilized holistic methods such as redirection, emotional support, and music therapy during behavioral episodes
Receptionist
Orange County Medical Weight Loss Control
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided program information to patients and assisted with phone calls, appointment scheduling, medical records and payment plans
- Prepared and provided phentermine, water pill, diucap, and fat burner packages
- Assisted with medical tasks such as daily weigh-ins, cyanocobalamin, and lipotropic injections
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05-2026
Bachelors of Biological Sciences - Minor in Psychology
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2023
Certification of Completion - EMT Training
West Coast EMT Anaheim
Anaheim, CA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
La Habra, CA05.2017
Skills
- Proficient in communication and documentation
- Adaptive to strenuous situations that require flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and planning
- Cooperative and respectful in teamwork settings
- High level of emotional intelligence and relational skills
Certification
California EMT License
Affiliations
Volunteer, The Ark Montebello - Montebello, CA (2022-Present)
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Premier Ambulance
02.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2020 - 05.2022
Receptionist
Orange County Medical Weight Loss Control
05.2018 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Fullerton College
Bachelors of Biological Sciences - Minor in Psychology
California State University Fullerton
Certification of Completion - EMT Training
West Coast EMT Anaheim
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School