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Portrait of Kayla Opperman

Honor Society® member

Kayla Opperman

Human Anatomy & Physiology/Biology Tutor at San Juan College

  • psychology
  • Class of 2012
  • Farmington, New Mexico

Member since January 2024

Education

  • NHA

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    2023

  • San Juan College

    AAS Biology

    2020 – 2023

  • San Juan College

    EMT-Intermediate

    2012

  • San Juan College

    IFSAC Firefighter I & II, IFSAC HAZMAT Operations

    2011

Honors and awards

  • Frontline Leadership

    San Juan Regional Medical Center's 12 month leadership program

  • Safety Advocate

    12-month safety program for San Juan Regional Medical Center that promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Physician Assistant

Graduate school interests

Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Healthcare

Outside the classroom

Scuba diving. Short-term missions. Gardening. Crafting and vending at craft shows.

Experience

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology/Biology Tutor

    San Juan College

    Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

  • EMT/CCMA

    Urgent Care - San Juan Regional Medical Center

    Oct 2018 – Jan 2024

  • EMT/CCMA

    Outpatient Cardiology - San Juan Regional Medical Center

    Apr 2014 – Oct 2018

  • EMT

    San Juan Regional Medical Center

    May 2012 – Apr 2014

  • Fire Fighter/EMT

    San Juan County Fire & Rescue

    Aug 2010 – May 2020

Volunteering

  • Harvest of Hope volunteer. This organization serves the homeless population by providing weekly meals, clothing, toiletries, application assistance, and P.O. Box availabilities.

    Harvest of Hope

    Apr 2023 – Sep 2023

  • Mission Team Member serving Akha hilltribe communities in Phrao, Thailand

    Day3Church

    Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

  • Youth Ministry Leader for Nondenominational Church. Youth ministry volunteer and pastor

    Pinon Hills Community Church

    Oct 2018 – Nov 2019

  • San Juan County Fire & Rescue - Volunteer Fire Fighter & EMT

    San Juan County Fire & Rescue

    Aug 2010 – May 2020

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent

Additional information