Conner Schwend
Bighorn Hospital
Saint Xavier,MT
6
years of professional experience
Professional with solid background in emergency medical care and patient support. Known for quick adaptability, effective communication, and strong teamwork in fast-paced environments. Skilled in patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, and emergency response. Dependable, results-focused, and ready to contribute to high-standard medical teams.
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted physicians and nurses with emergency procedures, patient transport, and rapid bedside care.
- Monitored vital signs, documented observations, and reported critical changes to clinical staff.
- Prepared treatment rooms, stocked supplies, and maintained readiness for emergent patient intake.
- Collected specimens and performed point-of-care testing according to emergency department protocols.
- Applied splints, dressings, and immobilization support for trauma and injury cases.
- Coordinated patient flow, prioritized tasks, and responded quickly to changing emergency conditions.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Managed 8+ patients concurrently as sole ER tech at a time, demonstrating time management and patient prioritization.
Teachers Assistant for Microbiology
9 Months- Prepare labs and clean up labs that had over 20 students
- Worked on equipment such as replacing lenses on microscopes or fixing burners.
- Assisted students with material using student-centered methods.
- Developed lesson plans, and assignments aligned with curriculum learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance through looking at exams, projects, and written feedback.
Teachers Assistant for Anatomy and Philology
9 Months- Prepare labs and delivered engaging lectures and facilitated discussions for diverse classroom populations with class sizes of 10 to 15 students.
- Assessed student performance through exams, assignments, and timely feedback, and attended class with them.
- Held open labs designed with course curriculum and aligned with department standards and student learning outcomes.
Campus Activities Board Chair of Members and Retention
1 Year 3 Months- Represented constituents through direct communication and advocacy.
- Reported campus activities updates to Campus Activities Board.
- Recruited qualified candidates and maintained membership to ensure long-term group participation.
- Collaborated with college leadership to align strategic initiatives with institutional mission.
- Resolved 18 vacated board roles within first month of holding position, keeping more than 80% of positions filled while serving.
Student government Solicitor General
1 Year 3 Months- Applied comprehensive constitutional understanding to support Senate procedures and uphold order.
- Advocated for individuals wronged by imperfect procedures, ensuring fair consideration of circumstances.
- Defended individuals facing impeachment proceedings.
- Drafted policies, correspondence, and legal documents supporting administrative and governance decisions.
- Oversaw student government leadership activities, delegating duties across 30+ members.
Student Government Business, Math, and Science Senator
1 Year 3 Months- Represented student concerns in senate meetings, relaying feedback to campus leadership.
- Reviewed policies and proposals, ensuring decisions aligned with student needs.
- Collaborated with committee members to address campus issues and improve student services.
- Communicated updates and meeting outcomes to constituents through clear, consistent outreach.
- Represented the largest sector of the school with well over 500 students
Health professions Club Campus Actives Board Representative
1 Year 4 Months- Participated in CAB meetings to coordinate review and approval of upcoming changes.
- Evaluated Health Professions Club care concerns, coordinated appropriate support needs, and communicated solutions.
- Filled out budget packets with required information and maintained documentation standards.
- Compiled relevant progress updates and reported back to club.
- Served as club representative for largest club on campus with 150+ members to support student engagement.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Emergency Medical Technician
1 Year 9 Months- Delivered direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported notable changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with meals, hydration, toileting, and comfort measures.
- Documented care activities accurately, supporting consistent charting and shift handoffs.
- Collaborated with nurses to follow care plans and prioritize patient routines.
- Performed day-to-day care delivery for as many as 10 patients on swing bed floor.
Football
3 Years 5 Months- Joined team as walk-on athlete to earn playing opportunities through training and performance.
- Demonstrated strong academic and athletic performance and secured scholarship award by end of sophomore year, on a team with 120 members and only 70 scholarship athletes, and with only 60 travelers.
- Achieved top Special Team contributor status by end of last year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Skills
12-lead EKG monitoring
CPR
Vital signs monitoring
Reliability
Patient transport
Basic patient care
ER support
Patient teaching
Replenishing supplies
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Attention to detail
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Bighorn Hospital
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teachers Assistant for Microbiology
Chadron State College
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Teachers Assistant for Anatomy and Philology
Chadron State College
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Campus Activities Board Chair of Members and Retention
Chadron State College
02.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Student government Solicitor General
Chadron State College
02.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Student Government Business, Math, and Science Senator
Chadron State College
02.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Health professions Club Campus Actives Board Representative
Chadron State College
01.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant/Emergency Medical Technician
Chadron Community Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Football
Chadron State College
08.2020 - 01.2024Read More
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Chadron State
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Chadron State
Bachelor of Science from Human Biology
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