Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in emergency medical services, administrative patient support, and body transport. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, communication, and adherence to legal protocols—qualities crucial in forensic and criminal investigation roles. Highly experienced in handling sensitive information, supporting investigations, and maintaining professionalism in high-pressure situations. Seeking to contribute these strengths as a Criminalist I with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Transport Technician
Garden City Funeral Home & Crematory
10.2024 - 04.2025
Deceased Body Transport & Handling
Safely transported human remains from hospitals, homes, accident scenes, and rural areas under sensitive and varied conditions.
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Worked directly with police, sheriffs, and coroners during investigations, accident responses, and missing persons cases.
Coroner & Medical Examiner Coordination
Assisted with official scene releases, documentation, and chain-of-custody compliance in coroner-involved cases.
Hospice & Hospital Response
Responded to time-sensitive calls from hospice facilities and hospitals with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
Extreme Weather Navigation
Performed transportation duties in snow, ice, rain, and rugged terrain while ensuring safety and respect for remains.
Accident Scene Recovery
Assisted in respectful and methodical removal of remains from vehicle accidents, often in coordination with first responders.
Missing Persons Recovery
Participated in the transport and documentation process following identification or discovery of missing persons.
Personal Effects Documentation
Logged, secured, and transferred personal belongings found with the deceased as part of proper inventory and recordkeeping.
Body Preparation for Services or Transfer
Aided in prepping decedents for viewing, cremation, or transfer, including appropriate cleaning and positioning.
Grief Sensitivity & Family Interaction
Maintained compassionate presence while interacting with grieving family members in homes, hospitals, and at scenes
Patient Service Representative
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2024
Greeted patients upon arrival and directed them to the appropriate area.
Answered incoming calls in a professional manner.
Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
Ensured that all necessary documentation is completed prior to discharge of patient.
Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
Inputted patient demographic data into electronic health record system.
Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTRATION
San Antonio Regional Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2023
Verifying insurance coverage prior to services being rendered, ensuring accurate billing process
Ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient records
Successfully registering and monitoring patients in a fast-paced, high volume Emergency Room environment
Collaborating with financial counselors on payment arrangements for uninsured or underinsured patients.
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTRATION CLERK
PIH Emergency Room /Whittier
07.2016 - 02.2021
Processing insurance information quickly and accurately while maintaining patient confidentiality
Performing detailed financial counseling with patients regarding their responsibility for payment of services rendered
Handling cash transactions with accuracy and maintaining proper documentation
Successfully training new staff members on all aspects of the ER Registration process.
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER
Carlos G. Rodriguez M.D
04.2014 - 07.2016
Overseeing inventory to purchase needed medical and office supplies
Developing and implementing standard policies and procedures to verify compliance with regulations
Training and supervising new staff, providing orientation and training for new practices and procedures.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Carlos G. Rodriguez M.D
07.2012 - 07.2016
Supporting physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests
Documenting medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
Triaging patients and performing vital checks for patient flow facilitation
Educating patients about their conditions and treatments
Stocking supplies and instruments for examination rooms
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.