Chase Pippen
Lenoir
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated volunteer with hands-on experience at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient interaction and clinical protocol awareness. Proven ability to support medical teams and assist in complex procedures, leveraging strong communication skills and proficiency in laboratory techniques to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
West Caldwell Highschool
Lenoir
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted athletic trainer with pre-game and practice preparation
- Helped with taping athletes prior to games and practices
- Set up hydration stations and prepared athletic fields
- Provided general support to athletic training staff as needed
Volunteer
Gamewell Optimist
Gamewell
08.2023 - Current
- Referee for youth sports leagues
- Assisted with coaching, concessions, and event setup
- Helped maintain athletic fields and sports equipment
Student Intern in Pathology
Piedmont Pathology
Hickory
03.2018 - Current
- Shadowed a Medical Examiner and Pathologist Assistant during autopsies and diagnostic procedures
- Assisted with basic examination and preparation of organs and tissue specimens removed from the operating room
- Helped prepare microscope slides for pathological review
- Observed and learned methods used to identify cancer and determine cause of death
- Assisted with preparation and submission of blood work and toxicology samples
Student Intern in Anesthesia
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Shadowed CRNAs and anesthesiologists in the operating room setting
- Observed anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence during surgical procedures
- Learned operating room protocols, terminology, and sterile practices
- Assisted with non-clinical tasks including patient communication, supply retrieval, and intraoperative note-taking
Student Intern in Pathology
Piedmont Pathology
Hickory
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Shadowed a board-certified Pathologist during diagnostic slide review
- Observed microscopic analysis of blood-related and tissue-based diseases
- Assisted with basic slide preparation techniques used in pathology
- Gained exposure to laboratory workflow and pathology reporting processes
Education
Associates of Science -
CCC-TI
Hudson, NC05-2027
Skills
- Patient interaction and communication
- Clinical protocol awareness
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Laboratory techniques and safety
- Team collaboration and support
- Time management skills
- Anatomy and physiology expertise
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Microscopy techniques
- Microbiology skills
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem solving
References
- Eddie Pippen, Pathologist Assistant, Piedmont Pathology, 828-461-4050, epippen@piedpath.com
- Jerrell Suddreth, Chief Nursing Officer, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, 828-757-5292
- Travis Lowe, Chief CRNA and Anesthesia Director, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, 828-292-9820
- Caisey Anderson, Athletic Trainer, UNC Ortho, 828-228-4146
Volunteer Experience
- Gamewell Optimist, Gamewell, NC, 08/01/23, Present, Referee for youth sports leagues, Assisted with coaching, concessions, and event setup, Helped maintain athletic fields and sports equipment
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, NC, 08/01/25, Present, Served as a hospital greeter, assisting patients and visitors, Helped guide patients to pre-operative areas, Assisted operating room staff during procedures as needed
- West Caldwell Highschool, Lenoir, NC, 08/01/25, Present, Assisted athletic trainer with pre-game and practice preparation, Helped with taping athletes prior to games and practices, Set up hydration stations and prepared athletic fields, Provided general support to athletic training staff as needed
Awards
- 3x All Conference in Wrestling
- Lowest ERA in CVAC Baseball - '25 Season
- CCC&TI Presidents List - '24-Present
- Class Rank of 2 in the class of '27
Timeline
Volunteer
West Caldwell Highschool
08.2025 - Current
Student Intern in Anesthesia
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025
Volunteer
Gamewell Optimist
08.2023 - Current
Student Intern in Pathology
Piedmont Pathology
03.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern in Pathology
Piedmont Pathology
03.2018 - Current
Associates of Science -
CCC-TI