ALAN SCOTT
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Motivated and reliable professional transitioning into healthcare with hands-on hospital experience, a technical integration background, and strong emergency response capability. Skilled in patient interaction, unit workflow support, HIPAA confidentiality, and EPIC exposure through clinical software deployment. Seeking an entry-level hospital role where I can contribute to patient and staff safety, assist with daily operations, and continue expanding my clinical knowledge through direct exposure to healthcare environments. Committed to long-term growth within the medical field, and excited to build a foundation for a future career in healthcare.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Deployment Engineer
Commure Technologies
Kansas CIty, MO
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Traveled across the United States to install and configure Strongline hospital staff safety systems, ensuring rapid emergency alert communication across units.
- Integrated badge-activation and wearable alert technology, providing instant duress notification and location tracking for nurses, physicians, and support staff.
- Worked hands-on inside facilities to connect Strongline to existing networks, wireless coverage zones, and EPIC-linked workflows to enhance clinical safety.
- Collaborated with clinical teams, charge nurses, security, and IT departments to test, train, and support staff on system functionality and emergency usage.
- Troubleshot equipment, optimized coverage areas, and verified hospital-wide signal strength for uninterrupted response readiness.
- Played a key role in improving staff safety, reducing response time during emergencies, and enhancing clinical workflow communication.
Information Technology Specialist
KDHE
Topeka, KS
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Installed, configured, and maintained hardware/software systems used across public health departments, ensuring secure and reliable operations.
- Performed routine system diagnostics, patch management, and cybersecurity updates to protect patient-related data and state medical infrastructure.
- Provided technical support for healthcare staff, improving efficiency and uptime for critical services.
- Monitored system performance and resolved user-reported issues to maintain workflow continuity.
Security Officer
St. Francis Hospital
Topeka, Kansas
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Patrolled hospital units, patient areas, and restricted wings to ensure staff, visitors, and patient safety at all times.
- Responded to medical emergencies, behavioral escalations, duress alarms, and rapid response calls alongside nursing teams.
- De-escalated tense situations using verbal intervention, minimizing need for physical response and maintaining a calm environment.
- Assisted clinical staff during patient transport, Code events, and crisis responses, supporting workflow continuity.
- Documented incidents, access logs, patient interactions, and safety reports using hospital systems for traceable documentation.
Military Police (31B)
U.S. Army
Topeka, KS
02.2011 - 10.2015
- Enforced military law, security regulations, and emergency response protocols across base operations.
- Conducted patrols, traffic stops, investigations, and incident reporting with high accuracy and accountability.
- Responded to crises, coordinated with leadership, and maintained order under high-stress conditions.
- Trained and supervised junior soldiers, strengthening unit readiness, discipline, and coordination.
Education
Nursing Student - Information Technology
Kansas City Community College
Kansas City, KS01.2027
Google IT & Cybersecurity Certification - Real Estate Fundamentals
Google Coursera
Kansas City, KS09-2024
Skills
- Patient interaction & communication
- Basic vital signs knowledge
- Patient transport assistance
- Unit workflow support
- Infection control practices
- Clinical documentation familiarity
- HIPAA compliance & confidentiality
- Medical terminology familiarity
- Emergency response support
- Bedside professionalism & compassion
- Safety & fall-risk awareness
- Code situation readiness (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Behavioral)
- Network troubleshooting & hardware configuration
- System diagnostics & patch management
- Symantec NetBackup disaster recovery & backups
- Cybersecurity & risk mitigation awareness
- Tech support for clinical staff during go-lives
Availability
Flexible - open to nights/weekends for higher pay opportunities.
Timeline
Software Deployment Engineer
Commure Technologies
03.2023 - 01.2025
Information Technology Specialist
KDHE
09.2022 - 03.2023
Security Officer
St. Francis Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2022
Military Police (31B)
U.S. Army
02.2011 - 10.2015
Nursing Student - Information Technology
Kansas City Community College
Google IT & Cybersecurity Certification - Real Estate Fundamentals
Google Coursera