Paola Flores
San Diego
Summary
A highly skilled Hospital Corpsman Second Class with 4+ years of clinical, emergency, and administrative medical experience in Navy healthcare settings. Completed SkillBridge placement as a Legal Assistant supporting thousands of civil litigation cases at San Diego U.S Attorney office. Proficient in trauma care, IV therapy, wound management, suturing, medication administration, medical documentation, and patient assessment. Experienced working with physicians, nurses, medical students, and interdisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC Instructor), Audiology Technology, and trained through HMTT hospital program in Chicago. Strong background in patient care, medical chronologies, legal documentation, case coding, and database management (PACER, CaseView). Bilingual in Spanish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SkillBridge Liaison / Legal Assistant (Civil Department)
Civil Litigation Division
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Supported attorneys and case managers across thousands of civil litigation cases, ensuring accurate documentation and timely case progression.
- Prepared detailed medical chronology spreadsheets outlining treatment timelines and identifying potential malpractice indicators or patient-related care issues.
- Submitted Notices of Appearance, updated case statuses, and closed files upon adjudication or settlement.
- Coded cases according to internal classification standards and ensured proper documentation for legal review.
- Utilized PACER, CaseView, and other legal databases to retrieve filings, track case progress, and maintain organized records.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures and departmental workflow while managing high-volume caseloads.
- Collaborated with legal teams to support efficient case resolution and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Aug 2025 – Feb 2026 | 40 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Available upon request
- May contact: Yes
Assistant Command Fitness Leader
U.S. Navy Reserve Center – Great Lakes
09.2021 - 02.2026
- Trained service members in physical fitness fundamentals and safe exercise techniques.
- Evaluated fitness programs and recommended improvements to enhance readiness.
- Provided guidance and support during all phases of physical training activities.
- Sep 2021 – Feb 2026 | 10 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Available upon request
- May contact: Yes
Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2)
U.S. Navy Reserve Center – Great Lakes
02.2021 - 02.2026
- Provided comprehensive patient care including trauma and burn management, IV therapy, suturing, wound care, medication administration, immunizations, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
- Conducted motor vehicle accident (MVA) evaluations and full physical assessments.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in clinical procedures, emergency response, and daily patient care operations.
- Maintained electronic health records, verified documentation accuracy, and ensured compliance with Navy medical standards.
- Performed inventory management, supply tracking, and equipment readiness checks.
- Participated in mass-casualty drills and emergency response exercises to strengthen operational readiness.
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes, treatment plans, and preventive health measures.
- Completed hospice clinical rotations through Herzing University, providing wound care, medication administration, patient transport, and emotional support.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, medical students, and support staff.
- Feb 2021 – Feb 2026 | 40-60 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Available upon request
- May contact: Yes
Food Delivery Driver
DoorDash – Fort Worth
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Delivered food orders efficiently using GPS navigation.
- Maintained records of deliveries and transactions.
- Resolved customer issues and ensured high satisfaction.
- Dec 2018 – Feb 2021 | 20 hrs/week
- Supervisor: N/A
- May contact: No
Education
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Pre-Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI05-2024
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2023
Skills
- Trauma & emergency care
- IV therapy & medication administration
- Suturing & wound care
- Phlebotomy & specimen handling
- EKGs & vital signs
- Hospice patient support
- TCCC Instructor
- Medical chronology development
- PACER & CaseView proficiency
- Legal document preparation
- Case coding & adjudication support
- High-volume case management
- Electronic health records
- Spanish – Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Instructor Level
- Audiology Technology Certification
- Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
- Medical Secretary Certification (USMAP)
AWARDS
Junior Sailor of the 1st Quarter (2024), Blue Jacket of the Year (2023), Navy Achievement Medal (2023, 2025), Navy Good Conduct Medal (2024)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training (HMTT) – Chicago, IL
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medication Administration & Calculations
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Coding & Documentation
- Inventory Management
- Technical Writing
- Healthcare Administration
- Business Communications
- Supervision & Training Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SkillBridge Liaison / Legal Assistant (Civil Department)
Civil Litigation Division
08.2025 - 02.2026
Assistant Command Fitness Leader
U.S. Navy Reserve Center – Great Lakes
09.2021 - 02.2026
Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2)
U.S. Navy Reserve Center – Great Lakes
02.2021 - 02.2026
Food Delivery Driver
DoorDash – Fort Worth
12.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Tarrant County College
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Pre-Nursing
Herzing University