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Kevin Rodriguez

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

An enthusiastic and personable pre-medical student with 4 years of experience delivering amazing patient and clinical care. Equipped with the skills and knowledge to handle all types of BLS issues. An individual with the passion and drive looking to persevere in the medical field.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Technician

Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark, NJ
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
  • Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
  • Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
  • Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.

Medical Technician

DispatchHealth
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
  • Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.

Volunteer EMT

Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Hackensack, NJ
04.2020 - 10.2023
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.

Learning Assistant for Biochemistry

Florida International University, FIU Online
Miami, FL
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Tutored students one-on-one to help progress through program.
  • Guided students in learning course content by referring to student class notes, assignments and class resources.
  • Supported students in comprehension and completion of homework as well as for ongoing literacy work.

Learning Assistant for Organic Chemistry

Florida International University, MMC
Miami, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.
  • Guided students in learning course content by referring to student class notes, assignments and class resources.
  • Tutored students one-on-one to help progress through program.

Student

HWCOM PUMP Program
Miami , FL
11.2021 - 04.2022

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

PanthERS
Miami , FL
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

FIU Disaster Relief Program
Miami, FL
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
  • Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.

Trained Mentor

Mentor Collective
Miami, FL
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to provide research guidance and supervision.
  • Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data.
  • Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
  • Recommended coping mechanisms and offered guidance to individuals dealing with intense problems.
  • Kept all information confidential except in cases pertaining to abuse, neglect or threats.

Event Coordinator/Podcast Host

International Society of Pre-Health Researchers
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Generated reports for leadership regarding event planning activities, including open inquiries, scheduling, cancellations and proposal development.
  • Directed event production in collaboration with sponsors, hosts and internal teams.
  • Developed storylines for broadcasts to engage listeners and increase audience numbers.
  • Researched subjects and prepared for live events, special programs and guest interviews.

Emergency Room Technician

RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
  • Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
  • Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
  • Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
  • Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

Remote Area Medical
Hollywood , Florida
12.2021 - 12.2021

Adjunct Instructor

Florida International University
Miami , Florida
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
  • Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.
  • Advised and mentored undergraduate students to promote success and academic progress.
  • Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

Learning Assistant for Human Physiology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Guided students in learning course content by referring to student class notes, assignments and class resources.
  • Supported students in comprehension and completion of homework as well as for ongoing literacy work.
  • Tutored students one-on-one to help progress through program in timely manner.
  • Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.

Summer Research Intern

Mentoring in Medicine
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Advanced knowledge of scientific research and protocols by conducting multiple experiments.
  • Implemented experimental protocols according to study design to achieve reliable results.
  • Prepared materials for planned experiments and documented initial conditions.
  • Evaluated study progress at regular intervals and documenting findings.

Medical Observer ("LHH BRAINterns")

Lenox Hill Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Observed surgical procedures and patient rounds carried out by sponsor.
  • Watched supervising Surgeon perform daily activities such as Surgery.
  • Shadowed a variety of Health professionals such as M.D., N.P., & MPH for total of 300 hours to learn best approaches.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Student

RWJ Barnabas Health
Jersey City, NJ
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.

Neurosurgery Observer

University of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Observed surgical procedures and patient rounds carried out by sponsor.
  • Watched supervising Neurosurgeon perform daily activities such as Tumor Resections.
  • Shadowed Medical professionals such as Neurosurgeons for total of 400 hours to learn best approaches.

Student Volunteer

MedX Enhancement Programs
Miami, FL
08.2019 - 09.2019

- MedX, our Medical Enhancement Program, is a truly remarkable educational experience, specifically tailored for the inquiring minds of future professionals in the field fo medicine.

- The objective Is to deliver an unparalleled hands-on learning experience while paying it forward and giving back to the unprivileged communities around the world

Student Volunteer and Panelist

Max Planck Institute for Neuroscience
Jupiter, FL
03.2019 - 04.2019

- A three-day symposium that brings together leaders in neuroscience research from all over the world to share cutting-edge findings in neural circuits.

- Talks include two keynotes lectures from Nobel Laureates & featured short talks from the submitted abstracts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Medical Option)

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2022

Skills

  • Expertise in Human Physiology
  • Emergency management
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Scene assessments
  • Patient evaluations

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR (AHA)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
  • Basic Trauma Certification
  • NJ Developmental Disabilities
  • FEMA IS 100
  • FEMA IS 700
  • FEMA IS 907
  • EMT-B Certified
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
  • NYS EMS certification card

Timeline

Emergency Room Technician

Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Learning Assistant for Biochemistry

Florida International University, FIU Online
04.2022 - 08.2022

Learning Assistant for Organic Chemistry

Florida International University, MMC
01.2022 - 04.2022

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

Remote Area Medical
12.2021 - 12.2021

Student

HWCOM PUMP Program
11.2021 - 04.2022

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

PanthERS
10.2021 - 04.2022

Medical Technician

DispatchHealth
09.2021 - 11.2023

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

FIU Disaster Relief Program
08.2021 - 04.2022

Adjunct Instructor

Florida International University
08.2021 - 12.2021

Trained Mentor

Mentor Collective
06.2021 - 04.2022

Emergency Room Technician

RWJBH Clara Maass Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2022

Learning Assistant for Human Physiology

Florida International University
08.2020 - 12.2020

Event Coordinator/Podcast Host

International Society of Pre-Health Researchers
07.2020 - 04.2022

Summer Research Intern

Mentoring in Medicine
06.2020 - 08.2020

Medical Observer ("LHH BRAINterns")

Lenox Hill Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020

Volunteer EMT

Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps
04.2020 - 10.2023

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Student

RWJ Barnabas Health
04.2020 - 08.2020

Student Volunteer

MedX Enhancement Programs
08.2019 - 09.2019

Student Volunteer and Panelist

Max Planck Institute for Neuroscience
03.2019 - 04.2019

Neurosurgery Observer

University of Miami Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Medical Option)

Florida International University
  • First Aid/CPR (AHA)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
  • Basic Trauma Certification
  • NJ Developmental Disabilities
  • FEMA IS 100
  • FEMA IS 700
  • FEMA IS 907
  • EMT-B Certified
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
  • NYS EMS certification card
Kevin Rodriguez