Christopher Branson
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/NHA Certified #D4B5J8R4
Dedicated father and military veteran within the local community. Possessing skills in different areas of employment, including Military and Correctional Law Enforcement. I am wanting to take an exciting step into a career as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and succeed in this career field with an interest in making this career field something I can enjoy and grow within.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer 4
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
09.2008 - 12.2021
- While employed during multiple stints with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, assigned to Mountain View (now Patrick O'Daniel), Dr. Lane Murray Units, as well Dr. Linda Woodman State Jail of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, I maintained custody and control of Female Inmates, assured and accounted in key and weapons control, did daily entry/exit from housing assignments for inmates on incoming/outgoing appointments, responded to radio-signaled emergencies, and wrote reports when the situation dictated.
- Was also trained in Administrative Segregation skills and Transportation of Inmates to and from different sites (other Correctional Units, Hospital, etc.) over the course of the eight (8) years employed.
Patrolman
United States Air Force (Security Forces/Police)
10.2003 - 04.2008
- Served the country as an US Airman in the United States Air Force, attended Basic Military Training and Technical Training at Lackland AFB (San Antonio), Tx. Worked as an entry controller, security specialist and patrolman while in my single term with the 37th Security Forces Squadron (now 802nd) and expertly trained in base security of priority USAF assets and garrison police response.
- Deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Participated in control and custody of Detained Insurgents at Camp Bucca, Iraq and supporting Ground-Based Air Base Defense at LSA Anaconda (Balad AB), Iraq.
Education
Technical - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CyberTex Institute of Technology
Killeen, Texas01-2024
Technical - Correctional Law Enforcement
Region 6 Gatesville Training Academy (TDCJ)
Gatesville, Texas10-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Military Police Studies
343rd Military Training Squadron (USAF)
Lackland AFB (San Antonio), Tx.03-2004
High School Diploma - General
Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove, Texas05-2001
Skills
- Well spoken, both verbal and written
- 150 word per minute typing skill
- Trained to record blood pressure and visual acuity
- Team Player, hardly refuses a task
- Willing to learn and thrive in the Administrative and Clinical/Phlebotomy sides of Medical Assisting
- Proficient in giving immunizations
- Can easily navigate EMRs after initial training
Certification
Occupational and Safety Health Administration Certification CyberTex Institute of Technology/Killeen, Tx. May 2023
Certification in Occupational and Safety Administration Rules and Standards in Health Care Settings.
HIPAA CyberTex Institute of Technology/Killeen, Tx. May 2023
Certification in federally mandated HIPAA laws and standards as it pertains to the Health Care Environment.
CPR/AED CyberTex Institute of Technology/Killeen, Tx. October 2023
Involved in Computer-Based and Hands-On CPR/AED Training and use for potential real-world applications.
NHA Test CyberTex Institute of Technology/Killeen, Tx. March 2024
Tested and achieved a passing score of 424. Certification Number #D4B5J8R4
BCLS/CPR LifeFirst CPR/Killeen, Tx. May 2024
Attended needed CPR/BCLS class for employment and continued education/certification.
Externship
Family Medicine Clinic Harker Heights/Dr. Bola Elemuren 813 S. Amy Lane, Ste# 101. Harker Heights, Texas 76548 January 2024 - February 2024
Honed my skills related to any possible position a Medical Assistant may encounter. Operated office equipment such as computer/copier as well familiarized myself with the Practice's EHR.
Affiliations
Current Senior Vice Commander and Life Member, Charles "Choc" Gillen VFW Post 8539, Lampasas, Tx.
Former Membership/Retention Chairman, District 14, Texas VFW, Copperas Cove, Texas.
Former Post Commander, Fred T. Venable VFW Post 3393, Kempner, Texas
Former Post Junior Vice-Commander, Fred T. Venable VFW Post 3393, Kempner, Texas.
Annual Member of the Moose Lodge, August 2023.
Timeline
Correctional Officer 4
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
09.2008 - 12.2021
Patrolman
United States Air Force (Security Forces/Police)
10.2003 - 04.2008
Technical - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CyberTex Institute of Technology
Technical - Correctional Law Enforcement
Region 6 Gatesville Training Academy (TDCJ)
Some College (No Degree) - Military Police Studies
343rd Military Training Squadron (USAF)
High School Diploma - General
Copperas Cove High School
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