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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Awards
Leadership Experience
Affiliations
Languages
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Samuel Garcia

Brownsville

Summary

Proactive and assertive student with proven leadership abilities, and a strong emphasis on achievement. Excellent at fostering positive relationships through articulate communication skills, and a confident presence. Consistently seeks opportunities to excel and make a noticeable impact in academic, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. Known for a determined approach to overcoming challenges and driving success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chess Tournament Director

Brownsville Independent School District
Brownsville
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed a comprehensive system to track scoring and standings of all teams.
  • Coordinated volunteers prior to, and during, tournaments to ensure smooth operations. \
  • Analyzed data from past tournaments to inform decisions regarding upcoming competitions.
  • Collaborated with sponsors to ensure successful fundraising efforts for tournaments.

First Aid Department Supervisor

Beach Park at Isla Blanca
South Padre Island
04.2019 - 09.2022
  • I watched over the first-aid department for the water park using my previous skills as a medic.
  • Provided training for incoming first aiders while maintaining an organized workspace.
  • By applying past experiences, I was able to ensure the best possible care to the best of my ability for the patient at every extent.
  • Provided first aid assistance to injured visitors when needed.

Emergency Medical Technician

Hidalgo County EMS
Edinburg
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
  • Treated patients in both emergency and. Non-emergency settings.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient encounters according to established protocols.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Emergency Medical Technician

Brownsville Fire Department
Brownsville
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assist Paramedics in finding a solution to the patient's chief complaint.
  • Many of the skills I learned during my EMT Course were put into action.
  • Able to apply tourniquets on patients with severe bleeding.
  • Assisted in applying splints on patients who needed stabilization.
  • Gathered Vital Signs in order to help the paramedics to get a better understanding of the patient's state.
  • "You never know what you're going to get."

Emergency Room Technician

Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Used my knowledge in order to treat patients coming into the ER along with the ER Physician and staff.
  • Able to Obtain more information on how our body works throughout real life situations in the ER.
  • Applied and practice certain procedures to fight certain diseases that were present during my rotations.

First-Aid Responder

South Padre Island First-Aid Responder
South Padre Island
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted with rehydrating patients with electrolytes and a few intravenous (iv) bag solutions.
  • In addition, the use Narcan (an anti-overdose medication) was used on individuals during spring break.
  • Helped other medics pick up patients and transport them to the ambulance due to dehydration and some alcohol poisoning.
  • Provided care for patients who were unresponsive and uncooperative as well.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05-2023

Associate of Science - Psychology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Homer Hanna High School
Brownsville, TX
06-2019

Skills

  • Bilingual communication
  • Adaptability and openness
  • Efficient communication
  • Constructive feedback application
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Training development
  • Problem solving
  • Patient care
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management

Certification

  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, EMT Certified, 03/01/27
  • Texas Department of State Health Services Certified, 09/03/25
  • CPR Certified, The National Heart Association, 04/01/25

Volunteer Experience

  • Knights of Columbus , 2019- present
  • Feed the Hunger Program , 2024- present
  • Volunteers Around the World , 2019- 2023
  • Keep Brownsville Beautiful (KBB), 2019
  • MLK Day of service, Vaquero Volunteer, 2023
  • Adopt-A-Beach, Vaquero Volunteer, 2023
  • Knights of Columbus Highway Cleanup, 2023
  • Brownsville Independent School District Back to school event, 2022
  • Good Neighbor Settlement House, 2021
  • Mesa Llena Community Food Project/pantry, 2021
  • Good Shepherd Catholic Church Thanksgiving Sharing baskets, 2021
  • Mile of Hope Walk, 2019
  • Memorial Illumination at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, 2019
  • Boca Chica beach Cleanup, 2019
  • Great American Clean Up, 2019

Awards

  • Academic Excellence BIomedical Sceinces (2023)
  • Hosa State and National Candidate, Medical Innovations Original (2019)
  • Science Fair Regional Finalist, Senior Year, The Doc. Watch, 4th place at Regional; Biomedical Engineering Exhibit (2019)
  • Chess National Contender (2019)

Leadership Experience

  • Health Service Director, Knights of Columbus, 2023-2024
  • Volunteers around the world, 2019-2023, Vice President, 2022-2023, Secretary, 2020-2022, Member, 2019-2020
  • National Honor Society, 2017-2019
  • President, HOSA Chapter #7560, 2016-2017
  • Good Shepherd Catholic Church Youth Group, 2016-Present

Affiliations

  • Chess
  • Fishing
  • Volunteering

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Chess Tournament Director

Brownsville Independent School District
08.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Hidalgo County EMS
08.2019 - 02.2020

First Aid Department Supervisor

Beach Park at Isla Blanca
04.2019 - 09.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Brownsville Fire Department
01.2019 - 12.2019

Emergency Room Technician

Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2019

First-Aid Responder

South Padre Island First-Aid Responder
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Associate of Science - Psychology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

High School Diploma -

Homer Hanna High School

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