Alanna Hoffman
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Reliable Nurse Assistant with 4 years of prior medical care experience as a Hospital Corpsman, including family medicine, anesthesia, dental and obstetrics and gynecology. Well-versed in patient interaction, treatment, and healthcare protocols. Eager to expand in the medical field through hard work and commitment to patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Medical Corpsman
US Navy
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Family Medical Assistant to 6 providers in family care clinic.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns to approximately 4,500 Marines
- Conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Processed and took x-rays and operated x-ray/EKG equipment.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
Anesthesia Technician
US Navy
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated as an anesthesiologist technician in fast-paced operating room for eight surgeons.
- Performed a variety of duties on the operating room floor including equipment maintenance, surgical preps, and room turnover.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Inserted maintained and removed IVs according to physician's instructions. Managed inventories of tubing bandages and other IV-related supplies. Monitored progress of patients once IV was inserted and started
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
Anesthesia Technician Dental
US Navy
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Patient intake, surgical setup, and recovery of dental surgical patients
- Assisted approximately 2, 000 post-operative dental patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols.
- Performed 1200 intravenous initiation and monitoring
- Electrocardiogram setup and monitoring.
- Dispensation preparation and administration of medication.
- Processed and and operated dental x-rays on deceased and living,
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Technician
US Navy
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Counseled approximately 500 female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
- Educated 3,600 patients on specific treatments and care plans.
- Provided fast and accurate patient diagnostics or referrals.
- Worked closely with nurses to check on patient statuses and needs.
- Consulted with patients on symptoms to help diagnose various gynecologic concerns.
- Kept detailed records of patient treatments and needs throughout medical processes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2023
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2019
Skills
- Assess Patient Needs
- Vital Signs Management
- Operational Procedures
- Medicine Administration
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Medical Imaging
- IV Fluid Administration
- Clerical Support
- Disposal Procedures
- Patient Medical Histories
- Nursing Assistance
- IV Insertion
Certification
- Nurse Assistant [Medical Services] United Service Military Apprenticeship Program - Completed 2019
- Basic Life Support American Red Cross Association - 2015-2022.
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician- 2016-2017.
Timeline
Family Medical Corpsman
US Navy
03.2020 - 06.2021
Anesthesia Technician
US Navy
07.2019 - 01.2020
Anesthesia Technician Dental
US Navy
12.2018 - 07.2019
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Technician
US Navy
11.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University