Oscar Daniel Hernandez Salaiz

Experience

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  CVS Health

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Pharmacy Technician

  Communicated directly with physician offices to accurately process a consistent high volume of prescription requests from Santa Barbara County hospitals and medical office practices. Provided a consistent level of professional and courteous customer service at all times. Resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues. Adhered to proper pharmacy and general safety procedures, standards, and cleanliness. Worked closely with pharmacists using medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication. Show less

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  Joffe Emergency Services

  Feb 2013 - May 2013

  EMT

  (EMT Registry Number E098007, Effective 4/17/2013, Expiration 4/30/2015) Maintained a state of readiness and alertness as a licensed EMT. Collected pertinent information from the patient, and those familiar with the patient’s illness and/or injuries. I completed in a thorough and timely manner patient care reports as mandated by the County of Los Angeles and State of California, in accordance with Joffe EMS’s internal policies and procedures. Rapidly assessed whether life-threatening criteria was present, and implemented immediate life-saving techniques such as basic life support, controlled arterial and venous bleeding, and splinted fractures and dislocations. Maintained current knowledge of protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures by regularly attending licensed conferences and seminars.EMT for special events that included thee Warrior Dash in Oahu, Hi., thee Urban Warrior Dash San Diego, Calif., Lake Elsinore, Calif. Primary purveyor of first aid at Oakwood Secondary School in Los Angeles, I provided immediate medical assistance which included lacerations, contusions, abrasions, fractures, sprains, burns, impalements, and hematomas. Assisted in disaster preparedness and awareness drills for Archer Secondary School and Para Los Ninos, both located in Los Angeles. Show less

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  Gold's Gym Los Angeles Group

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  Personal Trainer

  Provided specialized, in-depth personal training exclusively personalized for each individual’s training needs. My goals were to maximize my clients’ workout efficiency, improve their overall fitness, increase stamina, and improve overall sense of well-being. As a certified personal trainer, I monitored and instructed my clients regarding safe and effective use of Gold’s Gym state-of-the-art cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment. I developed personalized training plans for clients, based on their individual needs and goals, and provided expert fitness counseling to achieve their maximum effectiveness.I always kept a positive, motivating, and supportive attitude in order to increase productivity and reduce complacency. I specialized in sports-driven exercises, applicable movements: change of direction, burst of speed, vertical jump, core strength, flexibility and balance. Show less

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  Temple City Unified School District

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  Assistant Football Coach

  As assistant freshman football coach for the 2013 season at Temple City High School, it is my job to fuel a passion for football from the incoming freshman class. I motivate my team toward positive improvement both mentally and physical, and coordinate with the head football coach from developing plays to ensuring the players receive the very best mentoring and positive reinforcement during these critical formulative years of their high school experience.

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  Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

  Aug 2013 - now

  As a member of CHLA’s Pediatric Orthopaedic Center team, I am in charge of facilitating any impending matters required by the primary investigator to best comply with Institutional Review Board practices. This includes but is not limited to: preparing and implementing necessary administrative task, maintaining electronic records, as well as the recruitment and consenting of patients and their families for various research projects. I work under the direct guidance of Dr. Bianca Edison M.D., Dr. Tracy Zaslow M.D., and Anita Herrera Hamilton PhD. in conducting quality Pediatric research. Currently, I spend one day per week at CHLA’s Arcadia location working under Dr. Edison. I greet the families in the exam rooms and explain to them my role as a research assistant. My main focus is to educate the families on how critical pediatric research is. In order for the data collected to be implemented for the use of evidence-based medicine it must be generalizable to the population in question. Therefore, it is imperative that scientist continue to explore the differences between adults and children.As the science continues to evolve the treatments and interventions will also get more refined. This will lead to better clinical outcomes. I am passionate about research because this behind-the-scenes hard work will add to the advancement of medicine. Moreover, the patients receive the benefits. I love being a part of this incredible team. Working with individuals of this caliber inspires me to work that much harder. I’ve learned that research is a tireless, relentless field. In order to continue to lead the field an incredible amount of teamwork must be demonstrated. Show less Working on the Float Team at CHLA provides me with a unique perspective and incredible learning opportunities every day. The Float Team supplies patient care staff to various units throughout the esteemed hospital. Several of the units include: Rehabilitation Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Organ Transplant, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, as well as Medical Surgery units (Cardio-thoracic, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Orthopaedic, Urology, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery). As a Nursing Resource asset we are cross trained to perform competently and fulfill many different roles in diverse specialties.I am responsible for acquiring and documenting vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygenation saturations), obtaining patient measurements (weight, height, abdominal and head circumference), caring for and educating patients about proper hygiene and catheter maintenance or other home care techniques/skills, charting input/output qualities and quantities, discontinuation of Peripheral IV’s, assisting in complex medical procedures, triage, “sitting” as a 1:1 observer for Psychiatric patients to ensure their safety, transporting patients, administering diagnostic test (EKG, rapid strep, pregnancy, and urine analysis), and support with discharges/admissions/ code blue emergencies. Participating in this role has allowed me the opportunity to connect with patients and families during extremely vulnerable times. I have the privilege of contributing directly to improving their health. Throughout this experience I have learned a great deal about medicine, different specialties, communication, and teamwork. More profound is how much there is to further discover. Every facet of medicine has room for improvement. That idea is truly exciting. I am so grateful to be immersed in an environment of like-minded learners and teachers committed to saving lives and exploring the human condition. Show less As a Service Technician in the Neonatal and Infant Critical Care Unit of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, ranked No.5 by U.S. News and World Report (December 2013), I was responsible for seamless transitional care between patients and physicians, RNs, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists. This was accomplished by handling myriad tasks assigned to me by health and medical practitioners at CHLA. My primary duties included but are not limited to maintaining necessary medical supplies, equipment, medications, and medical charts. It was my responsibility to provide that all patient care information is current and updated. I also assist with bathing, changing, soothing, and feeding of patients if necessary and instructed to do so. I was to be present and ready to assist at all department admissions, discharges, procedures, and code blues. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Apr 2015 - now

  • Care Partner- Float Team

    Jan 2015 - now

  • Service Technician

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2015