Marissa Gates
Glendale
Summary
Personable and dedicated with a passion for providing high-quality care in critical situations. Thrives in high-pressure emergency settings, seeking to leverage extensive hands-on experience into a new field. Developed skills in critical thinking and problem-solving through dynamic, fast-paced environments. Aiming to apply these transferable abilities to contribute effectively in a diverse range of professional settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
EMT ELITE
Phoenix, AZ
12.2025 - Current
- Administered first aid and CPR in emergencies to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate effective care for diverse patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and treatment provided throughout shifts.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
CNA
Diamondback Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZ
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Lifeguard
Cortez Pool
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
Cashier Team Lead
Starlight Pool
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
Arizona State University
AZ05-2028
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma - undefined
Xavier College Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Patient care
- Team Leadership
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency management
- New Hire Training
- Customer Service
- POS System Operation
- Policy Enforcement
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
EMT ELITE
12.2025 - Current
CNA
Diamondback Healthcare Center
04.2025 - 10.2025
Cashier Team Lead
Starlight Pool
05.2023 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Cortez Pool
05.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Xavier College Preparatory
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
Arizona State University
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College