Kayla Meza
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations as a first responder. Deep knowledge in Basic Life Support and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
15151 Janine Dr
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions comprehensively, empowering them in their own health management efforts upon leaving the facility.
- Supported physicians during emergent procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety at all times.
EMT-Basic
Care Ambulance Service
Anaheim , CA
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and other incidents to provide time-sensitive management of acute illness or injury.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Contractor
Shawna Yamamoto Event Design
Brea, CA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing works-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during all phases of construction projects.
- Logged inventory of materials used to maintain workplace access to supplies.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
Seasonal Lifeguard
Knott's Soak City
Buena Park, CA
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and water rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Patrolled water areas to identify anyone in need of assistance and provide immediate care.
- Optimized customer service by resolving issues quickly and with courteous demeanor.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
Seasonal Seller
Gamboa Strawberry Farms
Anaheim, CA
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Addressed marketing needs of customers by creating and designing ads that promoted goods and services of advertisers.
- Managed order process for new and existing customers.
- Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
Education
EMT Certification -
West Coast EMT
Anaheim12.2020
Currently Enrolled -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA08.2020
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
La Palma, CA05.2018
Skills
- Friendly and personable
- Outstanding physical stamina
- Processing payments
- Effective customer upselling
- Team member motivation
- Opening and closing procedures
- CPR certified
- Emergency Response
- Active listening
- Full safety compliance
Certification
- BLS Certification - 2025
- EMT Training - 2020
- NREMT Certification - 2025
- EMT License - 2025
- OCEMS Ambulance Driver/Attendant License - 2025
Timeline
ER Technician
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
EMT-Basic
Care Ambulance Service
05.2021 - 11.2023
Contractor
Shawna Yamamoto Event Design
12.2019 - 01.2020
Seasonal Lifeguard
Knott's Soak City
05.2017 - 09.2019
Seasonal Seller
Gamboa Strawberry Farms
06.2014 - 05.2017
EMT Certification -
West Coast EMT
Currently Enrolled -
Fullerton College
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School