Charles Howard
Munfordville,KY
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with experience at Adapt Health, adept in medical equipment operation and fostering patient interaction. Demonstrated excellence in maintaining HIPAA compliance and enhancing safety measures. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency through meticulous equipment maintenance and effective team collaboration. Skilled in direct patient care and emergency medical response, ensuring high-quality patient service and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technician
Adapt Health
Elizabethtown, KY
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Routinely set up and showed patients how to safely use home oxygen concentrators, tanks, wheel chairs, rollators, bedside commodes, hospital beds, etc.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment, ensuring reliability and accuracy of use.
Underground Coal Miner
Black Jewel Coal
Harlan, KY
12.2002 - 12.2018
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations, maintaining accurate records of ventilation plans and methane testing results.
- Increased overall mine productivity through the efficient operation of longwall shearer machines during coal extraction processes.
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members through effective communication and collaboration during mining tasks.
- Fostered a culture of safety awareness through regular participation in safety meetings and training sessions with fellow miners.
- Conducted regular maintenance on personal protective equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability in hazardous conditions.
- Enhanced safety measures by diligently inspecting underground mining operations and equipment.
- Successfully inspected safety of equipment for moving, lifting and drilling.
- Supported training initiatives for new hires, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to promote a skilled workforce.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various roles within the mine, including face worker, haulage operator, and belt mechanic duties.
Education
Harlan Independent
Harlan2002
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Patient interaction
- Maintaining equipment
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient assessments
- Sanitation procedures
- Quality control procedures
- Patient care coordination
- Medical terminology expertise
- Medical terminology
- Patient care documentation
- Maintaining inventory
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Documentation management
- Emergency medical response
- Medical equipment operation
- Supply coordination
- Equipment maintenance procedures
Timeline
Medical Technician
Adapt Health
02.2022 - 03.2023
Underground Coal Miner
Black Jewel Coal
12.2002 - 12.2018
Harlan Independent