Pamela Nicole Rains
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Objective: To maximize my education and experience in the health care sector to tackle
challenging opportunities that lead to positive change.
Education:
Texas A&M University 2014
College Station, TX
Masters of Science: Health Education/Promotion
University of Texas-Brownsville 2005
Brownsville, TX
Associate of Arts - Health Professions
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Texas A&M University 1999
Commerce, TX
Bachelor of Science
(Major: Kinesiology & Sports Studies)
(Minor: Health Education)
Blinn College 1994
Brenham, TX
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Certifications:
Summer 2005-present: Texas Department of State Health Services
(RCP, License# 68550)
National Board of Respiratory Care
American Heart Association: Healthcare Provider
(BLS: Exp.2015)
Employment:
Valley Baptist Medical Center 2004-Present
Harlingen, TX
Respiratory Care Practitioner
(Specialize in Adult ICU: MICU, CCU/CVICU, NICU)
Doctor’s Hospital At Renessaince 2004
Edinburg, TX
Respiratory Care Practitioner
(PRN: Pediatrics, Rehab, ER, Adult ICU; ECG’s)
Valley Baptist Medical Center 2003
Harlingen, TX
EEG Department
(Auditory testing - newborns)
San Benito C.I.S.D 2000
San Benito, TX
High School Kinesiology
Head Track Coach
Varsity Basketball Coach
Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Cooper I.S.D. 1999
Cooper, TX
High School World History
High School Texas History
Head Track Coach
PIP’s Coordinator
Texas A&M University 1999
Commerce, TX
Health & Kinesiology Department
(Administrative Assistant HLKN Dean)
Service/Accolades:
Fall 2014: Research Intern for Dr. Ninfa Purcell-Public Health (“Health Talk
Express” Initiative): conducted interviews with Texas agents,
gathered research for state and national statistical data to construct
initiatives, composed webliographies on research conducted)
Fall 2014: Cameron County Health Department: Healthcare Emergency
Preparedness Program; Healthcare Coalition Workgroup
Committee Member (coverage for Cameron County)
Fall 2014: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Expanded Food & Nutrition
Education Program (EFNEP); Youth & Adult Nutrition and Safety
Program (coverage for Cameron County)
Co-Coordinator of South Texas Spike Volleyball Camp: 9th-12th
Summer 2013:
Grade
Fall 2012-present: Member of the National Honor Society
Fall 2010: Guardian Angel Award: Patients, their families and friends make a
donation in any amount to the Valley Baptist Foundation in honor
of a physician, nurse, therapist, or other caregiver.
Spring 2000-‘03: Anatomy & Physiology and Algebra (High School) Tutor
Fall 1999: Initiated & Coordinated Players in Progress Program (PIP’s) at
Cooper I.S.D.
Anatomy & Physiology and Algebra (High School) Tutor
Fall 1998-’99: Member of the National Honor Society
Member of HLKN Sorority-Treasurer
Fall 1992-’94: Member of Blinn College Women’s Basketball Team
Blinn College Summer Basketball Camps: 8th-12th Grade
Blinn College Women’s Athletic Mentor Program
References:
Gabriel Aguirre
Nigh Shift Supervisor-Respiratory
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2101 Pease Street
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Kristy Winnie
Retired Educator
P.O. Box 532996
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Elizabeth Arevalo
Mountain View Community College
Department Head-World Languages
4829 West Illinois Ave. Ste. W53
Dallas, Texas 75211
Betty Chong-Menard, RRT, RN
Respiratory Therapy Program
Director of Clinical Education
South Texas College
McAllen, TX 78502
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Joseph Palacios
Hidalgo County Commissioner – Pct.4
1051 N. Doolittle
Edinburg, TX 78542
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