Christian Nelson
Biloxi,Mississippi
Summary
Dedicated Medical Technician offering both direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction through ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Medical Services Technician
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, MS
01.2020 - Current
- Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Used backboards and spinal immobilization devices to prepare patients for placement on stretchers.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for over 10 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Clinicomp to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Administered basic fluids, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions.
- Followed proper procedure for insertion and removal of catheters, and IVs.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Trained new techs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Out Processing Technician
HEB Distribution Center
San Marcos, TX
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Processed inventory and managed product shipping out of building.
- Kept data logs.
- Worked on production workflows.
- Processed and complied shipping packages to go out to stores.
Sales Representative
Grainger Industrial Supply
San Antonio, TX
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed and coordinated outbound calls to clients.
- Worked on clients buying purchases and managed inventories to better their supply storage.
- Received inbound calls and coordinated their purchasing choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2016
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Aseptic Techniques
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Medical Terminology
- Butterfly Needles, IV, and Catheterization Insertion
- Glucose Monitors and Meters
- Procedure Explanation
- Medication Administration
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Patient Charting and Observation
- First Aid and CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Assisted in maintaining Code Blue readiness logging in over 60 mock cardiac arrest simulations.
- Achieved Outstanding Preceptor award in April 2021 by the AMSA Phase 2 Course Class 21021.
- Performed over 500 IV insertions and removals using aseptic techniques.
- Performed over 150 Ultrasound IV insertions.
- Main Medic supervisor for Marine Martial Arts course for class of 20 marines.
Certification
- Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross - 09/20/21-09/20/2023
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 05/21/2021-05/21/2023
- EMT Certified, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - 09/27/2019-03/31/2022
Timeline
Aerospace Medical Services Technician
Keesler Air Force Base
01.2020 - Current
Out Processing Technician
HEB Distribution Center
11.2017 - 05.2019
Sales Representative
Grainger Industrial Supply
10.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Texas State University