MARIA FERNANDA GAMEZ
Carrboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare worker with a strong interest in building a solid foundation in patient care with the end goal of becoming a Physician Assistant. Graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little rock with a degree in Biology has provided the necessary and useful skills that have allowed for the building blocks of medical knowledge. Likewise the experiences with ocean rescue have provided the ability to cultivate effective communication with patients in addition to being resourceful in high paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD
Corolla beach rescue
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while providing public education on beach safety and aquatic rules
- Managed large crowds of beachgoers by monitoring their behavior and ensuring safety
- Performed ocean rescues and maintained safety of swimmers in open water environment
- Provided First AID care to injured patrons and recognized hazardous situations before becoming more serious
- Collaborated closely with other members of staff to ensure smooth operations on site.
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for multiple lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
BREWERY BARISTA
Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as cleaning cafe areas or setting up displays
- Showed aptitude in multitasking multiple orders at once while maintaining accuracy in product quality
- Exhibited excellent communication skills while interacting with customers and coworkers in a professional manner.
- Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
VOLUNTEER SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Dad's Club Swim Team
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Coached kids with special challenges and created a safe space for them
- Helped educate and ensure water safety in and around pools
- Provided swimming instruction to students of various ages and ability levels
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student progress and challenges.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BIOLOGY -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2023
Skills
- CPR and BLS cert
- EMS-B
- Lab skills-PCR, Data collection
- Team management
- Customer service
- Bilingual -Spanish Speaker
- AED operation
Certification
- EMT (BLS) North Carolina certified
- American Heart association, CPR and AED
Timeline
BREWERY BARISTA
Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company
10.2023 - 12.2023
OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD
Corolla beach rescue
05.2022 - 12.2023
VOLUNTEER SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Dad's Club Swim Team
06.2018 - 08.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BIOLOGY -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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