CHESTER PURVIS IV
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Medical Support Assistant with a Secret Security Clearance and expertise in electronic health records management. Proven track record in advocating for veterans at the Veteran Affairs Administration, enhancing patient care through effective communication and training development. A critical thinker dedicated to improving operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veteran Affairs Administration
Richmond, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Provides customer service and resolves Veterans’ concerns
- Schedules appointments with healthcare providers
- Verifies patient and insurance information
- Acts as a liaison between patients and staff
- Shares information about services and authorization needs
- Uses computers to maintain accurate records and communication
- Monitors work progress and adjusts as needed
- Completes training and trains team members
Combat Medic Specialist
Virginia Army National Guard
01.2018 - Current
- Initiate and administer medical treatment for emergent and non-emergent patients.
- Transports patients to the next level of care.
- Leads as primary medic for 46 soldiers.
- Document all patient care utilizing written forms.
- Provides Tactical Combat Casualty Care training.
- Provides preventative medicine training.
- Assist Physician Assistant with treatment.
- Manage Soldier's medical readiness, medical supplies and equipment.
- Lead medic on Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Task Force.
- Provided aid as Medic on Covid-19 Response Task Force.
- Lead State Liaison for Covid 19 Response Team.
- 229th Brigade Engineer Battalion
Critical Care Technician
Bon Secour St. Mary
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Prepares and sterilizes operating rooms for surgery
- Checks and sets up surgical tools and supplies
- Adjusts room temperature, lighting, and humidity
- Helps position patients and cares for them post-surgery
- Passes instruments and assists with dressings and devices
- Maintains a sterile environment during surgery
- Supports procedures like sutures, bleeding control, and resuscitation
- Provides supplies and medications as needed
- Assists the team with additional tasks when required
Veterans Health and Benefits Specialist/National Service Officer
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Richmond, VA
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Advocates for veterans and their families on benefits and care
- Conducts surveys to assess veteran satisfaction and needs
- Reviews health records to discuss benefit options
- Addresses issues in the spinal cord injury department
- Attends hospital and department meetings
- Reports staffing and department data to national offices
- Advises veterans on their rights and benefits
- Assists with benefit applications and eligibility interviews
- Organizes community info sessions on veterans benefits
- Participates in veteran organizations and treatment team meetings
Combat Medic Specialist
United States Army
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Responds to all traumatic incidents and performs patient assessments
- Manages triage and determines urgency for evacuation
- Acts as medical communication specialist for the platoon
- Documents patient data and reports findings to medical staff
- Administers medications and assists with procedures
- Maintains medical supplies and vehicle readiness
- Leads tactical combat casualty care training for soldiers and NATO forces
- Serves as senior medic for a team of 65 soldiers
- Helps develop safety and medical protocols for troops
- Participates in special missions like Ebola response and NATO medical training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2028
High School Diploma -
John Randolph Tucker Highschool
Glen Allen, VA01.2009
Skills
- Secret Security Clearance
- Electronic health records management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Critical thinker
- Communications Specialist
- Administrative Professional
- Training development
Experience Accomplishments
- 2014: Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievements Medal for NATO Operation Atlantic Resolve
- 2015: Certificate of Achievement and Army Achievements Medal for Ebola Response and training duties
- 2016: Army Achievements Medal and Certificates for medical performance in Korea; Army Overseas Service Ribbon; Driver and Mechanic Badge
- 2017: Army Good Conduct Medal and Army Achievement Medal for service at Fort Irwin and Fort Hood
- 2018: Army Achievement Medal for medical support and saving a critically injured patient
- 2020: Participated in Covid-19 Response Task Force
Professional Development
- Department of Veterans Affairs, 12/2018, Accredited Veterans Service Officer
- United States Army School of Medicine, 07/2014, Combat Medic Certificate
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, 04/2014, Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Veteran Affairs Administration
08.2024 - Current
Critical Care Technician
Bon Secour St. Mary
08.2020 - 08.2024
Combat Medic Specialist
Virginia Army National Guard
01.2018 - Current
Veterans Health and Benefits Specialist/National Service Officer
Paralyzed Veterans of America
12.2017 - 02.2020
Combat Medic Specialist
United States Army
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
John Randolph Tucker Highschool