Cheyenne Palmer
San Diego,CA
Summary
Skilled Hospital Corpsman veteran with comprehensive experience in patient care, medication administration, and emergency response. Diverse knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrates strengths including strong communication, excellent teamwork, and quick adaptability. Previous roles have assisted in the improvements in patient and client satisfaction as well as healthcare quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Specialist
McAlister Institute
Spring Valley, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided support to individuals in recovery from substance abuse and other mental health issues.
- Maintained adherence to facility policies and guidelines.
- Contributed to the intake process for new clients.
- Collected urine specimens weekly.
- Conducted hourly safety and security rounds during shift.
- Confiscated unauthorized possessions from both clients and visitors.
- Monitored progress of clients and updated treatment plans accordingly.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing guidance and direction to participants.
- Assisted with the development of relapse prevention strategies for clients.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical, psychological and social functioning.
- Educated clients about the dangers associated with substance use and abuse.
- Maintained detailed records of client's progress throughout their treatment plan.
- Performed crisis interventions when necessary to help de-escalate situations involving clients in distress.
- Advised families on how to best provide support for loved ones struggling with addiction issues.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes through motivational interviewing techniques.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
San Diego, USA
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Delivered exceptional, personalized care to ICU patients with critical conditions.
- Supported in the execution of everyday tasks and procedures within an animal resources department.
- Achieved and maintained 100% medical readiness for recruits in the United States Marine Corps.
- Performed medical assessments of patients and recorded vital signs.
- Assisted with laboratory testing procedures such as blood counts, urinalysis and phlebotomy.
- Provided support to operating room staff during surgeries.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and medications administered.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols within the hospital setting.
- Instructed junior staff members on proper clinical practices and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments for assigned caseload of patients.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of advances in medicine.
- Responded immediately to emergency calls to confirm best possible treatment.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Provided health education and conducted physical exams for incoming recruits.
- Ensured accurate medication dosage and administration.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Sanford, USA
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Greeted customers and took their orders in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, answered questions about ingredients, and provided information on pricing.
- Operated cash register to process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured that all food products were prepared fresh daily and stored properly.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, wiping counters and tables, cleaning windows, mirrors, mopping floors.
- Restocked supplies such as napkins, condiments for the convenience of customers.
- Correctly bagged orders for take-out customers while maintaining speed and accuracy of order fulfillment processes.
- Trained new employees on job duties and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for timely replenishment.
Education
High School Diploma -
MidMichigan Community College
Harrison, MISkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion and maintenance
- Immunization Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Infection control procedures
- Basic Life Support
- Pain Management Techniques
- Vital signs assessment
- IV Fluid Administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Hospital Corpsman Basic
- Basic Life Saving (BLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- National Defense ribbon
- Marksman Sharpshooter for Pistol ribbon
- Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) ribbon
- Good Conduct ribbon
- Humanitarianism ribbon
- Phlebotomy certification (pending)
Accomplishments
- Sailor of the Month October 2019
- Nominated for Blue Jacket of the Quarter 2020 (BJOQ)
- Sailor of the Month July 2022
- Sailor of the Month April 2023
Affiliations
- Volunteered for the set up and break down for San Diego Daschund Foundation's event "Halloweiner Party"
- Gave back to the community by volunteering countless hours to associations such as Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (W.A.V.E.S), Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA), and First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Recovery Specialist
McAlister Institute
03.2024 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.2018 - 10.2023
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
MidMichigan Community College
- Hospital Corpsman Basic
- Basic Life Saving (BLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- National Defense ribbon
- Marksman Sharpshooter for Pistol ribbon
- Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) ribbon
- Good Conduct ribbon
- Humanitarianism ribbon
- Phlebotomy certification (pending)
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