Christopher Folkers
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Seasoned Invasive Cardiovascular Technician with a robust background currently working at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, showcasing expertise in cardiac catheterization and crisis management. Excelled in high-stakes environments, demonstrating critical thinking and preceptor abilities, contributing to a 100% success rate in student mentoring. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. more than 13 years' working with physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Specializing in care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement and IABP placement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Invasive Cardiovascular Technician
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures to assess heart muscles, valves and arteries.
- Served on multiple cardiac care teams engaged in treatment and diagnosis of chronic and acute cardiac conditions such as Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attacks and other electrophysiology procedures.
- Diagnosed heart conditions through procedures such as catheterizations and electrophysiology studies.
- Addressed life-threatening heart problems by administering drugs, ordering additional tests and completing invasive procedures.
Sheriff Deputy
Isle Of Wight County
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
- Drafted over 300 reports detailing incidents and safety violations.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Norfolk Police Officer
City Of Norfolk
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Sentara Norfolk General Heart Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted with electrophysiology procedures such as Device Insertions, EP Studies and Ablations.
- Used cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment in line with manufacturer and facility standards.
- Utilized devices such as CSI Diamondback, Rotoblator and a multitude of other cardiac interventional equipment.
- Assisted with Cardiac Cath Lab procedures such as Cardiac diagnostics/interventions, Structural Heart interventions/diagnostics and many more.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Delivered 3D mapping, therapeutic ablative procedures with both radio frequency and cryoablation, and CRT rhythm management procedures.
- Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
Travel Electrophysiology Technician
Aureus Medical Group
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted the Physician in the Scrub role as well as the Monitor position.
- Participated in a multitude of complex Electrophysiology Cases to include EP studies, Ablations, Device implants, etc.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Bon Secours Health System Inc. Maryview
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained competency in numerous Cath Lab roles as well as the EP Lab and Peripheral Lab. These roles included Scrub, Circulator, and Monitor.
- Precepted Numerous Sentara's Heart program students for a 100% success rate.
- Looked upon for expert advice on numerous pieces of equipment in all the labs.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Navy
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Maintained proficiencies in the Navy Hospital for Circulator, Scrub, and Monitor positions for the EP and Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Maintained proficiencies in the Navy Non-invasive lab to include Echocardiogram, Stress Testing, Holter monitoring, and Patient satisfaction.
Hospital Corpsman
Navy
08.2006 - 07.2014
- Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients as needed.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN02-2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA2016
Certificate - Cardiovascular Studies
Naval School Of Health Sciences
San Diego, Ca2011
Skills
- Cardiac catheterization experience
- Interventional procedures
- Preceptor abilities
- Decision Making
- Crisis handling
- Critical Thinking
- Service-Orientation
- Emergency Response
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Experience in Computer Aided Design
Certification
- RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
- CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS ( Basic Life Support)
- Certified Virginia Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified SWAT officer through FBI SWAT school
- General Instructor through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
- Crisis Intervention Training Specialist
Timeline
Invasive Cardiovascular Technician
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Sheriff Deputy
Isle Of Wight County
02.2020 - 06.2023
Norfolk Police Officer
City Of Norfolk
01.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Sentara Norfolk General Heart Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2019
Travel Electrophysiology Technician
Aureus Medical Group
07.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Bon Secours Health System Inc. Maryview
06.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Navy
03.2011 - 07.2014
Hospital Corpsman
Navy
08.2006 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Biology
Tidewater Community College
Certificate - Cardiovascular Studies
Naval School Of Health Sciences
- RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
- CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS ( Basic Life Support)
- Certified Virginia Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified SWAT officer through FBI SWAT school
- General Instructor through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
- Crisis Intervention Training Specialist
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
Purdue University
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