Honor Society® member
Kendra Ellison
Certified Medical Assistant at San Juan Regional Medical Center, Pediatric Medical Assistant
- Associate of Applied Science in Radiography
- Class of 2025
- Kirtland, New Mexico
Member since September 2023
About
(Navajo)
Yá’át’ééh, shí éí Kendra Ellison yinishyé. Kinyaa'áanii nishłį́. Bit'ahnii bashishchiin. Kinł ichii'nii dashicheii. Olzéí Táchii'nii dashinalí. Ákót’éego diné asdzáán nishłį́.
(English)
Hello, my name is Kendra Ellison. I am of the Towering House clan, born for Within His Cover clan, my maternal grandfather is The Red House People clan, my paternal grandfather is Red Running into the Water People clan. I am a Navajo woman.
I am a sophomore at Weber State University in Odgen, Utah. My major is Associate of Applied Science in Radiography. I chose radiography because I am fascinated by the new technology and ideas of producing images that allow healthcare professionals to produce an image of a patient’s anatomy. These images that are produced are the first look into what the patient is currently experiencing and are then used to create a plan of care. I am honored to be part of the team that provides the first step in health care.
Education
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Ameritech College of Healthcare
Medical Assisting
2016 – 2017
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San Juan College
Associates in Pre-Health Science, General Education
2012 – 2023
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Kirtland Central High School
High School Diploma
2008 – 2012
Honors and awards
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Phi Sigma PI
Member of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to use my national certification as a Radiologic Technician to treat and help as many Indian Health Service hospitals across all Native American reservations.
- Graduate school interests
Undecided at this time.
- Outside the classroom
Seasonal Gardening, Reading, Ranching, and physical fitness.
Experience
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Certified Medical Assistant
San Juan Regional Medical Center, Pediatric Medical Assistant
Mar 2018 – Mar 2022
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Military Police Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard, Honorable Discharge, Rank: Sergeant
Dec 2010 – Dec 2018
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
