Mia Armijo-Paquin
Rio Rancho
Summary
Compassionate and motivated healthcare professional recently certified as an EMT-Basic, with 6 years of experience as a lifeguard specializing in child safety, swim instruction, and emergency response. Skilled in working with children of all ages and creating a calm, supportive environment. Deeply committed to serving diverse communities, with active involvement in college leadership and Native American cultural organizations. Brings strong communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills to pediatric care settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Tamaya Wellness Center
Bernalillo
06.2019 - Current
- Supervised patrons to ensure safety in the water.
- Enforced facility rules.
- I taught swim lessons for kids aged 2 and up.
- Keep the facility clean and tidy.
- Looked after kids in our kid care room.
- Provided aid to injured patrons throughout the entire facility.
- Helped with our after-school program.
- We worked on our monthly food pantry distribution.
- Balanced work duties while continuing to be professional and prioritizing good customer service.
- Maintained pool chemicals with meticulous attention to our logs.
- Participate and help work many different community-based activities.
- Maintained BLS/AED and first aid certifications through the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
Education
High School Diploma -
V. Sue Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Currently enrolled
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque Minor - Native American Studies - Currently Enrolled
University of New Mexico
AlbuquerqueSkills
- CPR and AED certified (current since 2019)
- First aid certified (2019)
- Shallow water lifeguard certified (2019)
- Pool operator certified (2021)
- Youth swim instructor (2023)
- Emergency Medical Technician certified (2025)
Affiliations
- Native Health Initiative, Healers of Tomorrow Program mentee (2022)
- American Indian Student Services Ambassador (2023)
- Undergraduate Fellow Health Research in Native Communities program participant (2023)
- UROC Native Communities Health Project presenter (2023)
- Attended the American Diabetes Associations 83rd Scientific Sessions (2023)
- Center for Native American Health Student Spotlight (2024)
- Copresenter World Social Science Association, Seattle Washington (2025)
Timeline
Lifeguard
Tamaya Wellness Center
06.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
V. Sue Cleveland High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Currently enrolled
University of New Mexico
Minor - Native American Studies - Currently Enrolled
University of New Mexico
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