Vanessa Lopez
Kelseyville,CA
Summary
Seasoned Combat Medic with over 9 years of experience. Familiar with numerous medical techniques and equipment. Undaunted by crisis situations, serious patient conditions or high-pressure emergencies.
Qualified NREMT brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Women's Health And Primary Care
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Emergency Medical Technician
3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained communication and good working relationship with facility administration.
- Maintained confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
- Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff.
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
- Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Emergency Care Sergeant
514th Ground Ambulance Company
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Performed nasal swab and rapid antibody testing via blood droplet collection.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response.
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
Combat Medic
2-506 Infantry Battalion
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Regularly prescribed ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory medications for variety of conditions and complaints according to military medical protocols.
- Administered medications, vaccines and tests such as electrocardiograms and field neurological tests.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Researched targets developed by various modes of intelligence to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
- Performed crucial lifesaving interventions in combat situations.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
Healthcare Specialist
Labor And Delivery
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Cared for pre-term infants in Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
Education
Licensing - Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston, TX03.2014
High School Diploma -
Upper Lake High School
Upper Lake, CA05.2013
Skills
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Patient Immobilization
- First Aid
- Prehospital Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Ambulance Transport
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Emergency Medical Care
- Cardiac Arrest
- Medical Emergency Response
- Airway Management
- Field Patient Assessments
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Assistance
- NARCAN Protocol
- Disaster Response
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Oxygen Equipment
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Multi-Patient Triage
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Women's Health And Primary Care
12.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion
05.2021 - Current
Emergency Care Sergeant
514th Ground Ambulance Company
02.2019 - 05.2021
Combat Medic
2-506 Infantry Battalion
04.2016 - 02.2019
Healthcare Specialist
Labor And Delivery
03.2014 - 04.2016
Licensing - Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Sam Houston
High School Diploma -
Upper Lake High School
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