Kaeli Contreras
Hatch,NM
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Dona Ana County Fire and Rescue Services
Hatch, NM
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents.
EMT-Intermediate
Dona Ana Community College Clinical
Las Cruces, NM
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Participated in continuing education classes and seminars related to the EMT Intermediate field of practice.
- Transported ill or injured persons to appropriate medical facilities while providing care en route.
- Completed paperwork documenting patient assessment findings and treatment given accurately and promptly.
- Assessed patient's condition and administered prescribed medications or treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate and level of consciousness.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications as ordered by a physician according to established protocols.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
EMT-Basic
Dona Ana Community College Clinical
Las Cruces, NM
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
Cashier/Waitress/Barista
Sparky's Burgers, BBQ, & Espresso
Hatch, NM
- Operated the cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift certificate, or debit.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's menu.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store hours order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area and dining area including countertops, registers, windowsills, trash areas, bathrooms and floors.
- Completed daily tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Delivered high level of customer service using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with customers.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee, other beverages and seasonal drinks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Babysitter
Michelle Archer
Hatch, NM
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as washing hands.
- Assisting with meals and snacks for the child.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the child.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Minimized TV time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hatch Valley High School
Hatch NM05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - EMT- Basic
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NMSome College (No Degree) - EMT- Intermediate
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Medical documentation
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- CPR administration
- Customer service
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Monitoring screen time
- Reading and storytelling
- Routine management
- Multitasking and organization
- CPR certified
Certification
- EMT- Basic Certification
- BLS CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Crimson Scholar
- Completed EMT Basic course and Certified
- Completed EMT-Intermediate course
Timeline
EMT-Intermediate
Dona Ana Community College Clinical
10.2024 - 11.2024
EMT-Basic
Dona Ana Community College Clinical
04.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
Dona Ana County Fire and Rescue Services
01.2020 - 12.2024
Cashier/Waitress/Barista
Sparky's Burgers, BBQ, & Espresso
Babysitter
Michelle Archer
High School Diploma -
Hatch Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - EMT- Basic
Dona Ana Community College
Some College (No Degree) - EMT- Intermediate
Dona Ana Community College
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