Julian Mendez
Olympia
Summary
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with experience as a Float CNA, Emergency Department Technician, and Anesthesia Technician. Skilled in patient care, clinical documentation, Epic Systems, and adapting quickly across multiple hospital units. Fluent in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to service-oriented patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Gritman Medical Center
Moscow
03.2025 - Current
- Assist anesthesia providers during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, medications, and monitoring devices.
- Support the administration of nerve blocks, spinals, and epidurals by ensuring proper setup, sterility, and equipment functionality.
- Clean, restock, and organize operating rooms between cases to maintain efficiency, safety, and readiness for all surgical procedures.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) FLOAT
Gritman Medical Center
Moscow
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care across multiple departments, including the Emergency Room, Family Birth Center, MedicalSurgical Unit, Same Day Surgery, and the Surgery Department.
- Assist with vital signs, wound care, mobility, EKGs, blood draws, and anesthesia procedures such as nerve blocks, spinals, and epidurals, ensuring patient safety and comfort in fast-paced clinical settings.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and anesthesia teams to anticipate needs, maintain efficient workflow, and deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Gritman Medical Center
Moscow
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department by assisting nurses and physicians with vital signs, blood draws, EKGs, wound care, and first aid procedures.
- Assist with critical interventions, including hot-loading patients into Life Flight helicopters, while ensuring patient safety, efficiency, and calm under pressure.
- Support emergency operations by transporting patients, maintaining medical equipment, managing supplies, and preparing rooms for incoming cases.
LEAD LOT ATTENDANT
Olympia Mazda
Olympia
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Oversaw daily vehicle inventory operations, ensuring all Mazda vehicles were organized, presentable, and maintained to dealership standards.
- Collaborated with sales and service teams to manage vehicle movement, deliveries, and lot organization, contributing to an efficient and professional dealership environment.
- Delivered excellent customer service by assisting clients with vehicle inquiries, coordinating test drives, and creating a positive first impression.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
The Wave Car Wash
Lacey
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Resolved customer questions and concerns promptly, maintaining high satisfaction and a welcoming environment.
- Provided friendly, attentive service by greeting customers, explaining car wash options, and processing transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations, uphold safety standards, and deliver consistent service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington 08.2021 - 12.2025
Highschool Diploma -
North Thurston High School
Lacey, WA 09.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Epic Systems proficiency
- Medical software experience
- Float pool clinical experience
- Patient communication
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Time management
- Punctual and dependable
- Service-oriented patient care
- Cross-unit adaptability
- Active listening
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent/Native
Certification
- Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Most Consistent Athlete Award
References
Angie Thomas, Gritman Medical Center - Director of Surgery (Thomaa@gritman.org, +1 (208) 790-0469)
Woody Pierre, Gritman Medical Center - Clinical Coordinator of Same Day/PACU (Pierrew@gritman.org, +1 (305) 807-3690)
David Gourley, Gritman Medical Center - Clinical Coordinator of Emergency Services (Gourld@gritman.org, +1 (208) 596-8294)
Andrew Chambers, The Wave Car Wash - Manager (Chambers2022@gmail.com, +1 (360) 529-2850)
Lorenzo Pieruccioni, Olympia Mazda - Manager (Lorenzo@olympiamazda.com, +1 (253) 348-8440)
Timeline
ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
Gritman Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) FLOAT
Gritman Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Gritman Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
LEAD LOT ATTENDANT
Olympia Mazda
05.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington State University
08.2021 - 12.2025
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
The Wave Car Wash
01.2018 - 04.2021
Highschool Diploma -
North Thurston High School
09.2017 - 06.2021