Cory Growden
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Loss Prevention Pharmacy Technician Syncing Mobile Devices Performing Basic Mobile Device Maintenance Virtualization & Cloud Computing Installing & Configuring Virtual Machines (Win10, Server 2019, Ubuntu) Cyber-Security Configuring & Troubleshooting Security Features Data Management Implementing Data Backup & Recovery Strategies Perform Task & Reports in MS Access Database Customer Service Professionalism Demonstrate Effective Communication Managing Disk Partition & File Systems Recognize & Mitigate Security Threats Configure & Troubleshoot Security Features Photography Utilization of Ticketing System & Documentation
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Nurse
Private Duty In-Home Care, Home Health
2014.01 - 2022.10
- Provide health care services in patient’s residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Transport and accompany patients to the doctor’s office or hospital
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Assist with client’s personal care activities
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc.) and report on their condition
- Maintain patient’s care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
- Collect routine specimens
- Provide companionship and essential emotional or psychological support
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
Radiological & Nuclear Specialist
Army National Guard | Chemical
2007.03 - 2016.08
- Assist in the establishment and application of CBRN defense measures
- Provide training advice and supervision regarding the proper use and maintenance procedures for chemical equipment and chemical operations
- Operating and performing operator maintenance on smoke-generating equipment, CBRN identification/detection, and decontamination equipment
- Assisting in preparing and maintaining disaster operations plans
- Conduct military and civilian personnel training on what to do in an emergency—operating and maintaining chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear detection and decontamination equipment
- Conducting surveys to determine needs in the event of an emergency
- Monitor disaster preparedness activities and training operations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regional Hospital
2014.10 - 2014.12
- Monitor and record patient’s vital signs
- Maintain accurate records of different patient allergens and medical histories
- Administer medications on a timely basis according to the physician’s instructions
- Collect blood and urine samples and label them accurately
- Bathe, dress patients, and assist them with toileting
- Carry out wound dressings and administer compresses
- Report the patient’s recovery status to the doctors and RNs
- Communicate the patient’s condition and progress to the respective families with an empathetic approach
- Insert and look after patients with urinary tubes
- Care for patients in ventilators
- Maintain and record inventory of medical supplies, medicines, and equipment
- Perform administrative duties like admitting, discharging, and transferring patients
- Assist doctors and RNs (Registered Nurses) to perform tests, etc.
Home Health Aide
PRN Medical
2014.06 - 2014.11
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
President of Operations
LIVEPURE.COM LLC
2012.11 - 2014.03
- Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization’s mission specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process, and organizational planning
- Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (Marketing, IT, and SEO) through improvements to each function and coordination and communication between support and business functions
- Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
- Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls—regular meetings with the CEO around fiscal planning, marketing strategies, and site design
- Supervise and coach office employees daily
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Pharmacy & Retail Manager/Pharmacy Technician
VitaLife Rx Pharmacy
2011.10 - 2012.11
- Responsible for dispensing prescriptions by following standard operating procedures for receiving, filling, dispensing, logging, and maintaining loss prevention controls
- Ensure store policies, Federal and State laws, and regulations in all prescription-related issues are followed
- Provide counseling on both prescription medications and over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements
- Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees daily tasks
- Maintained store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Ensured availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts and maintaining inventories and product displays
- Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends
- Market merchandise by checking advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios—secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
- Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
- Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
- Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
IT Technician Diploma - Information Technology
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV10.2023
Skills
- Hardware Installation & Configuration
- Configuring BIOS/UEFI Settings
- Set Up & Troubleshooting Peripherals
- Disassembly of HHD & SSD
- Software Installation & Configuration
- Configuring Network Connections & Settings
- Anti-Virus & Password Management Software
- IT Troubleshooting
- Identifying & Resolving Hardware & Software Issues
- Basic Malware Removal & System Cleanup
- Command Line Understanding
- Networking
- Network Topologies, Protocols & Standards Troubleshooting Wired & Wireless Network
- Connections
- Creating Ethernet Cable (CAT6)
- Testing Connectivity
- Supervising Experience
- Sales
- Configuring & Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
- Appointment Scheduling
Certification
Institute of Allied Medical Professions| EMT in Emergency Medical Technician
01/2016 - 10/2016
PRN Medical | Certificate in Home Health
2014 - 2014
Dakota County Technical College|Technical Diploma in Criminal Justice
1995 - 1997
AMA| Certification in BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR/AED
2014
First Responder US Army | Certificate in Combat Life Saver
TEEX | Certification in HAZMAT Operations
FEMA|Certification in Emergency Management
FEMA| Certification in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
Vitalife RX| Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
Affiliations
Punctual, reliable, and hard-working IT professional, eager to help, and coming into the technology field with a diverse culture and background, allowing me to easily connect with others, resulting in better customer service.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regional Hospital
2014.10 - 2014.12
Home Health Aide
PRN Medical
2014.06 - 2014.11
Care Nurse
Private Duty In-Home Care, Home Health
2014.01 - 2022.10
President of Operations
LIVEPURE.COM LLC
2012.11 - 2014.03
Pharmacy & Retail Manager/Pharmacy Technician
VitaLife Rx Pharmacy
2011.10 - 2012.11
Radiological & Nuclear Specialist
Army National Guard | Chemical
2007.03 - 2016.08
IT Technician Diploma - Information Technology
Northwest Career College
Institute of Allied Medical Professions| EMT in Emergency Medical Technician
01/2016 - 10/2016
PRN Medical | Certificate in Home Health
2014 - 2014
Dakota County Technical College|Technical Diploma in Criminal Justice
1995 - 1997
AMA| Certification in BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR/AED
2014
First Responder US Army | Certificate in Combat Life Saver
TEEX | Certification in HAZMAT Operations
FEMA|Certification in Emergency Management
FEMA| Certification in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
Vitalife RX| Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
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