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Kiersten Garcia

Austin,TX

Summary

Self-driven focused young professional with a strong work ethic and great communication skills. Professional demeanor, and great initiative. Well organized and focused in coordinating projects. Proficient at quickly learning new procedures. Always courteous, friendly, and passionate about helping others.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Receptionist

Hess Chiropractic
08.2021 - Current
  • Serve patients by greeting and helping them, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts
  • Welcome patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries
  • Multi-task effortlessly, prioritizing efficiently, handling patient requests, placing outbound calls to patients, and handling all administrative tasks (including patient check-in, check-out, receiving payments, and answering telephones)

Internship - Student Paramedic

San Marcos Hays County EMS
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Rapidly assessed whether life-threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
  • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely
  • Performed advanced patient assessments
  • Monitored patients for changes and reviewed and revised plans accordingly
  • Provided advanced life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
  • Leveraged comprehensive knowledge of emergency medicine to assess, treat, stabilize and transport seriously ill or injured patients to area hospitals and trauma centers
  • Provided skillful medical care to revive and stabilize patients suffering from traumatic injuries, cardiac arrest, strokes, seizures, drug overdoses, hypothermia and other serious conditions
  • Calm and reassured patients and family members, enabling accurate gathering of Crusoe information to aid in care decisions.

Internship - Student Paramedic

Dell Seton Medical Center At UT
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
  • Immediately stabilize incoming patients
  • Administer medication as instructed by physicians
  • Start intravenous lines
  • Perform intubations
  • Obtain EKGs and 12 leads
  • Create and maintain incoming patient records
  • Work with a team of emergency staff to help transfer stable patients to other wings.

Hostess/Server

54th street Restaurant and Drafthouse
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner
  • Ascertains their dining/lodging needs
  • Seats guests and manage the seating chart
  • Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow
  • Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

Juice Barista

Smoothie Warriors
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Accurately took to go in special orders via phone
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions
  • Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients
  • Memorized recipes for multiple specialty juice and smoothie beverages and seasonal offerings
  • Washed, cut, sliced, and peeled fresh organic fruits and vegetables for beverages
  • Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices
  • Assisted with the cashier.

Internship

Hidalgo County EMS
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Rapidly assessed whether life-threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
  • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely
  • Performed basic patient assessments
  • Monitored patients for changes and reviewed and revised plans accordingly
  • Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
  • Leveraged comprehensive knowledge of emergency medicine to assess, treat, stabilize and transport seriously ill or injured patients to area hospitals and trauma centers
  • Provided skillful medical care to revive and stabilize patients suffering from traumatic injuries, cardiac arrest, strokes, seizures, drug overdoses, hypothermia and other serious conditions
  • Calm and reassured patients and family members, enabling accurate gathering of Crusoe information to aid in care decisions.

Internship

McAllen Medical Center
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Administered and documented patient vital signs, height, weight and collected specimens
  • Assisted with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse as indicated by the patient's care of plan
  • Prepared patients and chaperone during examination/procedures to assist MD's with patient treatments
  • Replenish patient care areas with appropriate supplies
  • Efficiently and effectively read and recorded vital signs various diagnostic procedures
  • Demonstrated proficiency in psychiatric patient safety, monitoring, assistance
  • Insured the sanitation, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment, facilities, patient, and exam rooms
  • Effectively manage triage and calmly reacted in emergency situations immediately putting patients at ease and adding a caring touch.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX
05.2024

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
  • Documentation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • EMT Experience
  • Hospital Experience
  • EKG
  • Triage
  • Restaurant experience (1 year)
  • Vital Signs
  • Host/Hostess
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medical Billing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Charting
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Certification

EMT Certification, 05/2022, 03/2025, Certified EMT with comprehensive training in immediate pre-hospital care for emergencies. Proficient in patient assessment, basic life support, and rapid response. Skilled in clear communication, medical documentation, and effective collaboration within healthcare teams. Adaptable in crisis management, demonstrating the ability to stay calm under pressure. Committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical protocols.

Volunteer Experience

  • Palm Valley Animal Center, Edinburg, TX, 06/2018, 09/2018, Monitored and observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported symptoms to the supervisor. Made certain the organization performed activities as per the regulations laid by the animal welfare laws. Demonstrated friendly customer service by answering customer inquiries. Assisted the public in claiming lost animals and selecting pets for adoption. Cared for the animals kept at the shelter by feeding and giving them baths, taking them for walks or playing with them. Assisted in cleaning and sanitizing all cages/kennels on a daily basis.
  • Laurie P. Andrews Center, Edinburg, TX, 01/2018, 05/2018, Monitored and observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported symptoms to the supervisor. Made certain the organization performed activities as per the regulations laid by the animal welfare laws. Demonstrated friendly customer service by answering customer inquiries. Assisted the public in claiming lost animals and selecting pets for adoption. Cared for the animals kept at the shelter by feeding and giving them baths, taking them for walks or playing with them. Assisted in cleaning and sanitizing all cages/kennels on a daily basis.

Timeline

Internship - Student Paramedic

San Marcos Hays County EMS
06.2022 - 08.2022

Internship - Student Paramedic

Dell Seton Medical Center At UT
06.2022 - 08.2022

Medical Receptionist

Hess Chiropractic
08.2021 - Current

Hostess/Server

54th street Restaurant and Drafthouse
09.2020 - 08.2021

Juice Barista

Smoothie Warriors
02.2020 - 03.2020

Internship

Hidalgo County EMS
01.2019 - 05.2019

Internship

McAllen Medical Center
10.2018 - 12.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Austin Community College District

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