Aaron Porter
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced Safety Engineer with over 7 years of experience in environmental health services and 13 years of healthcare experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an open and collaborative style.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Facilities Inspector II
Health Care Quality And Compliance
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.
- Educated staff on safety and quality improvement strategies to uplift standards.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Voice Actor
Porter Productions LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Deputy Health Officer
Southern Nevada Health District
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored performance of safety activities in other work centers covered by task order and provided remedial training as necessary to responsible personnel at other locations.
- Communicated safety rules and regulations clearly to workers, along with safe methods and procedures to accomplish tasks, define responsibilities and expectations of personnel at workplace.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Safety Engineer I
Compliance Alliance
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure client compliance with OSHA, CDC, and state guidelines for 84 healthcare facilities.
- Ensured site preparedness for all incoming inspections from OSHA, Nevada State Dental Board, and Healthcare Quality and Compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians and dentists to ensure highest standards in environmental cleaning and sterilization practices
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments
- Drafted guidelines for hazard control programs such as fall protection, electrical safety and air quality guidelines
- Proctored annual infection prevention and occupational health and safety training for 84 healthcare facilities
- Provided COVID-19 specific training, and developed written policies to assist clients in meeting state and CDC guidance.
- Interfaced with medical personnel to maintain optimal worker health standards based on monitorial testing
- Generated reports addressing client deficiencies, outlying appropriate steps to mitigate worker and patient hazards.
- Completed quarterly inspections to track and monitor client progress in addressing occupational hazards and infection control risks.
Separations And Retirements Nurse
Chenega Corporation
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided LPN services as a federal contract nurse for United States Air Force medical standards division working specifically with separations and retirements.
- Meticulously reviewed service member medical records tracking trends in illness and injury.
- Identified medical conditions through record review which would require full medical retirement in accordance with the Air Force Medical Standards Directory.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
Medical Appointment Clerk
Signature Performance
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Accurately collected personal, billing and medical details for 96 patients per day.
- Scheduled appointments for doctor visits and procedures using AHLTA and CHCS.
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
- Coordinated tele-health communications between patients and beneficiaries for laboratory, radiologic, and prescription request.
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force
07.2007 - 07.2017
- Routinely inspected 12 clinics within the Mike O'Callahagan Federal Medical Center to ensure that they met Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
- Developed safety education and training for 24 work-center safety technicians.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine the cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Provided weekly compliance briefings to individual clinic leaders and medical chief of staff.
- Conducted routine environmental health inspections at installation child development center and dining establishments.
- Produced monthly inspection reports outlining non-compliance and tracking progression to resolve known issues.
- Completed duties as unit education and training monitor, ensuring all BLS ACLS and PALS credentials for 76 staff members were up to date.
- Supervised 9 subordinates, conducted performance feedbacks and annual evaluations.
- Completed routine intake of outpatients at Family Practice and Flight Operational Medicine Clinic.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH2018
Skills
- Program management
- Public health program contracts
- Effective time management
- Infectious disease management and control
- Health education
- Organizational development
- Database management
- Analytical thinker
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Secret Security Clearance
- Types 70 WPM
- Works well under pressure
License and Certification
CBIC: Associate - Infection Prevention and Control, ID# 123783- Expires June 2024
Additional Information
- United States Air Force, Rank: Staff Sergeant , July 2007 to July 2017
- Commendations: Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Metal x2, Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Timeline
Health Facilities Inspector II
Health Care Quality And Compliance
05.2023 - Current
Voice Actor
Porter Productions LLC
11.2021 - Current
Deputy Health Officer
Southern Nevada Health District
12.2020 - 04.2022
Safety Engineer I
Compliance Alliance
11.2018 - 12.2020
Separations And Retirements Nurse
Chenega Corporation
07.2018 - 11.2018
Medical Appointment Clerk
Signature Performance
10.2017 - 07.2018
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force
07.2007 - 07.2017
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
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