Overview
Work History
Education
Clinical Experience/Practicum
Leadership and Community Service
Certifications
Timeline
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Joshua Sandoval

Amarillo,TX

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CPAP Intake Specialist

BritKare Home Medical
10.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of managers, producers and technical specialists.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews, gathering vital information on medical history, current symptoms, and potential triggers for psychiatric episodes.
  • Facilitated prompt referral processing by establishing strong relationships with local specialists'' offices for streamlined coordination of care.
  • Collaborated with UX specialists to conduct usability tests, using feedback to iterate on designs and enhance overall user satisfaction.
  • Conducted intake interviews and assessment for [Number] at-risk youths in court-mandated treatment programs.

Medical Billing Specialist

National Home Health Care
10.2013 - 10.2018
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bivins Pointe
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Childers Place Nursing Home
02.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Host

La Fiesta Grande
08.2010 - 02.2012
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Amarillo, TX
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12.2022

Clinical Experience/Practicum

Emergency Department, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX  

Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024 75 hours 

-Providing direct patient care in a high-pressure emergency department setting, including conducting  initial assessments, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications under supervision. 

- Assisting in the management of acute cases by performing procedures such as wound care, IV  insertions, and EKGs, Foley placements, and NG Tubes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team  to develop and implement patient care plans.  

SICU, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX  

Spring 2024, Summer 2024 and Fall 2024  200 hours 

- Monitoring and managing complex patient conditions in the medical ICU, including interpreting  telemetry data, administering medications, and assisting with advanced procedures such as central line  insertions and ventilator management. 

- Conducting comprehensive assessments and providing critical care interventions, including assessing  neurological status, fluid balance, and hemodynamic stability, while collaborating with the healthcare  team to adjust treatment plans as needed.  

• Labor and Delivery/Maternal Newborn, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX  

Summer 2024  24 hours 

- Assisting in managing labor and delivery processes by monitoring fetal heart rates, documenting  maternal progress, and supporting delivery procedures, including providing hands-on help during  childbirth and postpartum care.  

- Provides compassionate support and education to expectant mothers and their families, including  explaining labor processes, assisting with pain management techniques, and offering guidance on  newborn care.  

Mental Health / Behavioral Health, Northwest Texas Healthcare System Behavioral Health, Amarillo,  TX  

Spring 2024  24 hours  

- Provides therapeutic support and interventions by facilitating group and individual therapy sessions,  implementing coping strategies, and assisting patients with daily living activities while ensuring a safe  and supportive environment. 

-Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments by evaluating patients' mental status,  symptoms, and psychosocial needs, and documenting findings to assist in the development and  implementation of individualized care plans.

Leadership and Community Service

  • Conference with the Dean: Learner Experience Focus Group, Amarillo, TX, 2024
  • TTUHSC School of Medicine Internship Days, Amarillo, TX, 06/17/24, 2024
  • Disaster Day, Nursing Student Volunteer - Amarillo, TX, 2024
  • Amarillo Health Screening Day, Nursing Student Volunteer - Amarillo, TX, 2024

Certifications

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BALS), American Heart Association

Timeline

CPAP Intake Specialist

BritKare Home Medical
10.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bivins Pointe
01.2014 - 07.2016

Medical Billing Specialist

National Home Health Care
10.2013 - 10.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Childers Place Nursing Home
02.2012 - 01.2014

Host

La Fiesta Grande
08.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Bachelor of Science - Biology

West Texas A&M University
Joshua Sandoval