Sara Polanco

San Antonio

#OpenToWork

About

Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Experience

Leidos QTC Health Services

Project Manager for the Reserve Heath Readiness Program

Leidos QTC Health Services

Nov 2022 – Present

• Managed, prioritized and successfully executed multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision • Coordinated interdisciplinary teams for travel, staffing and equipment management ensuring successful execution of medical group events • Facilitated communication between military service components and management to arrange and implement medical group events, enhancing support for service members • Collaborated with managers, executives, end users, and customers on various projects • Worked on Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint to accumulate information and communicate with Service Components and Leadership

Project ManagementRisk AssessmentMicrosoft Office
United States Army National Guard

Combat Medic / 68W

United States Army National Guard

Nov 2013 – Present

• Led and supervised medical teams of 10-30 personnel in high-tempo environments, ensuring 100% accountability and mission readiness • Advised leadership on medical matters, influencing decisions that impacted health and readiness of over 300 personnel • Managed medical equipment and supplies exceeding $1,000,000, ensuring accountability and maintaining operational readiness • Trained and mentored junior medics, enhancing team proficiency and increasing promotion rates

Emergency MedicineTeam Leadership

Emergency Medical Technician

Atlantic Health Systems/ Atlantic Mobile Health

Apr 2015 – Sep 2022

• Administered emergency treatment to patients in life threatening situations, conducted assessments of injuries and vital signs and communicated effectively with families to ensure understanding and support • Delivered EMS to diverse populations, employing empathy and compassion to assist patients during medical emergencies and foster trust in high-stress environments • Coordinated response efforts with EMS teams, law enforcement and other emergency services to manage emergency calls and resolve crisis situations efficiently

Emergency ResponsePatient AssessmentEMS Coordination

Senior Medic

COVID-19 Vaccination Mega Site

Feb 2021 – Jun 2021

• Supervised 20 medics in support of civilian nurses to enhance service delivery and care quality • Coordinated with Hackensack Meridian charge nurse to oversee operations of vaccination floor serving over 4,000 patients daily • Collaborated with Hackensack Meridian, Red Cross, FEMA, and Coast Guard to deliver services to over 4,000 civilians daily

Medical SupervisionVaccination OperationsInteragency Collaboration

Education

New York University

New York University

Masters of Science · Occupational Therapy

2019
Kean University

Kean University

Bachelors of Arts · Psychology- Pre Occupational Therapy, Health Science Minor

2014

Certifications

CRP Certified/ AED Certified

Unknown

NREMT Certified

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

Unknown

Project Management Professional (PMP In Progress)

Project Management Institute

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Unknown

Skills

Crisis response planningProgram evaluationEffective communicationRisk assessmentProject Management

Languages

Spanish (Native or bilingual proficiency)