Chris Boykin
Cypress,TX
Summary
Passionate, dedicated, and self-motivated professional with a diverse background in Emergency Medical Services. Possess over 9 years of successful experience working in fast-paced clinical environments and communicating effectively with nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals to ensure the quality and continuity of care for diverse patient populations in the Emergency Department. Familiar with computer systems and medical technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Emergency Triage Department)
North Cypress Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity emergency department setting
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions while implementing appropriate interventions
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and nursing procedures under physician direction
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection control protocols, and emergency care guidelines
Patient Care Tech
North Cypress Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Prioritize tasks and provide daily clinical support in the emergency services department of a large healthcare facility
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary clinical partners
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and update patient information in Pulsara
- Input admit and consult orders, prepare call logs, maintain confidential files, and perform an array of administrative and clerical services
- Assist with triage, monitor mental health patient charts, and notify cardiologists, neurologists, and other specialists in cases of code Stroke and Stemi
- Help to develop and implement effective nursing plans and perform direct and indirect patient care as needed
Unit Health Clerk (Emergency Department)
North Cypress Medical Center
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Greeted patients and streamlined the intake process for efficient admission
- Managed electronic health records and organized laboratory results for physician review
- Provided administrative support to healthcare professionals, handling medical documentation and scheduling
Emergency Room Patient Sitter (Emergency Department)
North Cypress Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient observation to ensure safety, comfort, and emotional support
- Assisted patients with mobility and repositioning while ensuring a hazard-free environment
- Communicated with nursing staff regarding changes in patient conditions
Sitter (Suicide Risk Observation)
North Cypress Medical Center
Cypress, TX
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient observation to ensure safety, comfort, and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with mobility and repositioning while ensuring a hazard-free environment.
- Communicated with the nursing staff regarding changes in patient conditions.
Full-Time Caregiver (Volunteer)
Private Care & Support
07.2015 - 05.2016
Caregiver/Medication Distributor
Autumn Leaves
03.2015 - 06.2015
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Vocational Nursing Institute
Houston, TX05-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Lone Star College - Cyfair
Cyfair, TX05-2015
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Support Services
- Healthcare Systems
- Hospital Operations
- Urgent & Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Triage Planning
- Codes Stroke & Stemi
- Physician Relations
- Treatment Strategies
- EKGs & Vital Signs
- IV Administration
- Glucose Monitoring
- Testing & Diagnostics
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Dressing & Care
- Psych/Mental Health
- Medical Terminology
- Policies & Procedures
- Charting & Records
- Telephone Etiquette
- CPR
- Trauma Response
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Post Mortem Care
- Medical Equipment
- Infection Control
- Safety & Sanitation
- HIPPA Regulations
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Emergency Triage Department)
North Cypress Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech
North Cypress Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2024
Unit Health Clerk (Emergency Department)
North Cypress Medical Center
10.2016 - 07.2020
Emergency Room Patient Sitter (Emergency Department)
North Cypress Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
Sitter (Suicide Risk Observation)
North Cypress Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
Full-Time Caregiver (Volunteer)
Private Care & Support
07.2015 - 05.2016
Caregiver/Medication Distributor
Autumn Leaves
03.2015 - 06.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Vocational Nursing Institute
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Lone Star College - Cyfair
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