Sara Cox

Experience

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  Sunrise Surplus

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2020

  Office Assistant

  Worked part time and during the school breaks while in college inputting inventory and gaining a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Google Sheets

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  The Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute of Cellular Therapy

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Clinical and Administrative Summer Intern

  Interned in orthopedic health clinic admitting patients, opening accurate files in a timely manner, and building harmonious relationships with diverse set of patients. Trained in medical procedures including casting, bracing, stitch and staple removal, and assisting with injections and blood draws.

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  The Waldrop and Smith Families

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Nanny

  Handled transportation, errands, preparing meals, and organizing both indoor and outdoor activities. Skilled at communicating with children, particularly children with learning and social disabilities.

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  March for Science Southern Arizona

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  Board Member

  Program manager for the Spirit of Science and the Science 101 Workshop programs. A voting member of the board since August 2019.

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  McCormick Ambulance Company

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Emergency Medical Technician

  Provided quality 9-1-1 patient care within the EMT scope of practice in the Los Angeles County cities of Willowbrook, Compton, Watts, and Santa Monica. Daily responsibilities included navigating to emergency calls, obtaining BLS assessments and vitals on emergency patients, and assisting ALS providers in treatment of patients. Utilized stills such as CPR, airway management, glucose checks, and applying spinal precautions.

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  UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

  Apr 2021 - now

  A student advocate, striving to create a active, inclusive, and effective learning environment. Responsibilities include: Developing and delivering lectures in the EMT hybrid, preparatory, and continuing education programs. Coordinating and collaborating on the development of psychomotor skills and simulation programs innovating. Researching new learning methods to promote student success. Educating groups of 10-12 students by providing presentations and supervision of EMT skills to the national scope of practice. Responsibilities include instructing students on the application of equipment and performance of practical skills, creating an active learning environment, and assisting in the development of educational objectives.

  • EMS Program Facility

    Jan 2023 - now

  • EMT Clinical Instructor

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2022