Taylor Duarte
Davis,California
Summary
Motivated EMT and undergraduate student with hands-on experience in emergency medical care and patient transport, complemented by extensive emergency department shadowing and patient-contact experience. Ready to apply strong patient-care, teamwork, and emergency response skills as an Emergency Department Technician.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
All Town Ambulance
Van Nuys, CA
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented assessment findings per established protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Assisted with patient movement and transfers using stretchers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment while following proper safety and lifting procedures.
- Inspected equipment and performed vehicle checks per maintenance schedules to assure reliability during emergencies.
- Assisted paramedics with ALS patient care, including monitoring vital signs, preparing equipment, and supporting advanced medical interventions.
Physician Shadowing - Dr. Ira Tilles
Adventist Health
Simi Valley, California
06.2023 - 05.2026
- Observed and assisted with emergency procedures including central line placement, intubations, complex wound repairs, and other bedside interventions under physician direction.
- Witnessed the process of obtaining patient histories, performing physical examinations, and integrating clinical findings into treatment decisions.
- Observed the physician communicate with patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment options, and follow-up recommendations.
- Gained firsthand exposure to the uncertainty and rapid decision-making involved in emergency medicine.
- Asked questions throughout shifts about emergency medicine, procedures, diagnoses, pharmacologic treatments, and the challenges of practicing medicine in an acute-care setting.
COPE Health Scholar
COPE Health, Adventist Health Medical Center
Simi Valley, California
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted physicians during wound care and suturing procedures
- Observed and learned from emergency procedures including fracture reductions, cardioversions, CPR, and other acute interventions.
- Observed healthcare teamwork during emergencies observing how physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals communicate and work together during emergencies.
- Maintained patient privacy and followed hospital policies and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Disease Biology
UC Davis
Davis, CA06-2028
Associate of Arts - General Studies And Natural Sciences
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05-2026
Skills
- Emergency response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Clinical observation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician - California State, Issued 2026
- ALS EMT - All Town Ambulance, Issued 2025
- BLS - American Heart Association, Issued 2026
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
All Town Ambulance
09.2024 - 05.2026
Physician Shadowing - Dr. Ira Tilles
Adventist Health
06.2023 - 05.2026
COPE Health Scholar
COPE Health, Adventist Health Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Global Disease Biology
UC Davis
Associate of Arts - General Studies And Natural Sciences
Moorpark College