Sarah Valdez
Quantico,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Health Care Professional with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little to no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring military medicine experience and team building skills to the civilian healthcare system. Professional and military background offering years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in BLS/CPR, patient charting, critical care, medication administration, and supporting procedures and pre-hospital care. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cerner
Carlsbad, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for both administrative duties and pre-hospital patient care through minor procedures and medication management.
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed electronic health record documentation effectively.
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency within clinical settings.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and medical software usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to refine treatment plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Hemet, CA
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient transport and treatment.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during emergency response calls.
- Streamlined communication processes between dispatch and field operations for improved response times.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Adult Intensive Care Unit. Managed the care of acute and critically ill patients in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment with life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted in training junior corpsmen on clinical procedures and protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine immediate healthcare needs.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Led initiatives to improve efficiency of medical response during drills and real emergencies.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CACertificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Southern California EMS Training Institute
06-2021
Medical Assistant -
The American National Registry of Medical Assistants
04-2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills/Communication
- Self-motivated/Leadership
- Decision making
- Ability to work under pressure
- Efficient
- Adaptability
- Phlebotomy
- IV Insertion
Certification
- NREMT# E3611954
- STATE (Riverside)# E166467
- Current CA Ambulance Drivers License
- MA License Number: 433415
- BLS Provider/AHA
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2021 - 05.2026
Medical Assistant
Cerner
08.2018 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
04.2011 - 04.2016
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Southern California EMS Training Institute
Associate of Science - Biology
San Diego Miramar College
Medical Assistant -
The American National Registry of Medical Assistants