Christopher Hawkins, MPH
Patuxent River,MD
Summary
Attentive and compassionate Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman with calm and organized approach to emergency response needs. Facilitates field triage and critical interventions to address severe injury and illness. Established care plan and carries out in-field care to stabilize patients for transport. Talent for enhancing the promotion of health and prevention of disease through public presentation and training workshops that target both force health protection and preventative medicine. Adept at leading groups and working with individuals to address different concerns.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Duty Corpsman
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
Patuxent River, MD
03.2012 - Current
- Evaluated illnesses and injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery
- Developed and implemented public health strategies to reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to public health programs.
- Enhanced public health initiatives by developing and improving materials
- Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs
- Provided technical support for environmental remediation projects
- Researched health center standards and guidelines to identify best practices and improvement opportunities
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
Patuxent River, MD
03.2008 - Current
- Administered medications and immunizations
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments
- Trained in combat, life saving techniques and conducting physical exams
- Instructed sailors and marines in first aid, self-aid and personal hygiene procedures
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care by conducting lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration
- Performed preliminary exams to determine diagnosis and provide medical treatment
- Specialized in preventive medicine and pharmaceutical services
- Performed clinical laboratory tests and operated sophisticated lab equipment.
Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Instructor
Surface Warfare Medicine Institute
San Diego, CA
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques
- Researched new teaching tools and resources to use in classroom
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08.2024
Senior Enlisted Academy -
The U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RI05.2023
Master of Public Health -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08.2022
Plans, Operations, and Medical Intelligence -
Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
Bethesda, MD09.2019
Executive Medical Department Enlisted Course -
Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
Bethesda, MD06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Health Sciences
American Military University
Charles Town, WV02.2019
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Research methods
- Quantitative Research
- Surveillance systems
- Injury Prevention
- Data Collection
- Health Education
- Qualitative Research
- Infectious disease control
- Occupational health
- Health Promotion
- Data Interpretation
- Disease Control
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Client Transportation
- Work Planning and Organization
- Health Service Referrals
- Case Needs Assessments
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, NAC Save Our Youth Foundation
- Member, American College of Healthcare Executives
- Member, American Public Health Association
- Member, Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi- Health and Wellness Committee
Certification
- U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist
- Navy Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist
- Navy Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist
- Navy Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Human Research- Group 2. Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Responsible Conduct of Research
- American Red Cross Advanced Life Support
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor
- FEMA Incident Manager
- Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Contact Tracer
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Instructor
Surface Warfare Medicine Institute
12.2016 - 11.2019
Independent Duty Corpsman
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
03.2012 - Current
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
03.2008 - Current
Master of Health Administration -
Purdue University
Senior Enlisted Academy -
The U.S. Naval War College
Master of Public Health -
Purdue University
Plans, Operations, and Medical Intelligence -
Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
Executive Medical Department Enlisted Course -
Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Health Sciences
American Military University
- U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist
- Navy Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist
- Navy Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist
- Navy Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Human Research- Group 2. Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Responsible Conduct of Research
- American Red Cross Advanced Life Support
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor
- FEMA Incident Manager
- Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Contact Tracer
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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