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Sheila Ruiz Higuera

Santa Rosa ,CA

Summary

Dedicated Emergency Medical Technician with expertise in critical decision-making, patient assessments, and effective communication. Proven ability to deliver direct patient care in high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal emergency management and patient outcomes.

Overview

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1
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6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Timber Cove Fire Protection District
06.2026 - Current
  • Provided emergency medical assistance to patients in high-pressure situations.
  • Worked alongside fire service teams to support successful rescue missions.

Medical Assistant

Redwood Coast Medical Services
Gualala, CA
02.2021 - 2024
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in patient examinations and procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Managed patient scheduling and follow-up appointments, ensuring timely care delivery.
  • Collected and documented patient medical histories, contributing to accurate treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on medication management and lifestyle modifications for improved health outcomes.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests and procedures, ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices for patient interaction and care support.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Medical Assistant

Nephrology Associates
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2023 - 04.2024

Facilitated patient room assignments

Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure patient health and safety.

Facilitated patient check-in processes utilizing Epic software.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Molino High School
Forestville, CA
08.2019

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Airway management
  • Emergency management
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscit
  • Emergency patient triage
  • Spinal immobilization
  • Stroke management
  • Patient evaluations
  • Medical recordkeeping

Additional Information

I was a Medical Assistant for four years prior to becoming an EMT

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Timber Cove Fire Protection District
06.2026 - Current

Medical Assistant

Nephrology Associates
03.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Assistant

Redwood Coast Medical Services
02.2021 - 2024

High School Diploma -

El Molino High School