Azalea Rodriguez
North Chesterfield
Summary
Dynamic Aerospace Medical Technician with extensive experience in emergency care and phlebotomy at the United States Air Force Reserve. Proven ability to conduct critical laboratory tests and assess pilot fitness, ensuring safety in high-altitude operations. Skilled in infection control and adept at delivering exceptional patient service under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Emergency Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
Richmond
02.2024 - Current
- Performed Phlebotomy services, as well as implement proper procedure for laboratory testing on specimens
- Perform EKG, wound dressing/cleaning, vital signs, providing assistance with BLS, secretarial duties, transporting patients.
- Completed triage and evaluated patients conditions.
- Performed Phlebotomy services, as well as implement proper procedure for laboratory testing on specimens
- Assisted in BLS interventions in emergency procedures under the direction of the RN and provider.
- Developed and applied a firm understanding of emergency medical terminology to write medical charts under the guidance of emergency room physicians
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force Reserve
Hampton
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted laboratory tests such as urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunoassays, and drug screens.
- Performed medical assessments on pilots and aircrews to ensure fitness for duty according to FAA regulations.
- Assessed risk factors associated with high altitude flights such as hypoxia, decompression sickness, barotrauma.
- Monitored vital signs during flight operations and provided emergency care when needed.
Nephrology/Dialysis Technician
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio
03.2022 - Current
- Assembling the dialysis machine and ensuring its proper performance.
- Experience working in a medical eligibility office, determining patient eligibility, electronic medical record systems, medical terminology.
- Manage patient electronic health records and provide exceptional customer service to patients by providing print-outs of upcoming appointments and various correspondences.
- Ensured accuracy of patient demographics/contact information, in order to increase efficiency of providing top-level customer service and communication to Veterans.
- Working in tandem with nurses and doctors.
- Ensuring the sterilization of operating equipment before use.
Sales Associate
Shoe Dept.
Spotsylvania Towne Center Mall
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond05-2027
Advanced Studies Diploma -
Stafford High School
Falmouth, VA06.2021
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency care
- Instrument preparation
- Immunization administration
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Infection control practices
- Aeromedical evacuation proficiency
- Patient assessment
Personal Information
Title: Senior Airman, Aerospace Medical Technician
Awards
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Internal Medicine Coin
- Top Three Leadership Award- 959th Medical Group
- Commander's Coin- 'Good Catch' Patient De-escalation situation
Accomplishments
- Top 3 Leadership Award
- Commander's Coin
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Burn Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Aeromedical Evacuation
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Emergency Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
02.2024 - Current
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force Reserve
01.2024 - Current
Nephrology/Dialysis Technician
Brooke Army Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Shoe Dept.
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Advanced Studies Diploma -
Stafford High School
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