Derek Colon
USAF
New Carlisle,OH
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language
Unit Manager experienced in records management, staff training, and patient safety. Improved workflow efficiency and maintained compliance through effective operational coordination and strong leadership. Committed to enhancing documentation accuracy and supporting mission readiness.
Work History
Unit Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Managed unit operations, ensuring daily tasks aligned with mission requirements and readiness standards.
- Monitored compliance with policies, procedures, and safety requirements to support consistent unit performance.
- Coordinated personnel schedules, balancing workload distribution and coverage across shifting priorities.
- Maintained accurate records, reports, and accountability documentation for leadership review.
- Trained new personnel on unit processes, expectations, and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with supervisors and support teams to resolve issues and improve workflow efficiency.
- Inspected equipment and resources, identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrective action.
- Supported readiness activities by tracking personnel status, training requirements, and administrative updates.
Secretary
3 Years- Coordinated calendars, appointments, and meeting logistics for senior leadership.
- Managed correspondence, taskers, and office communications with strict accuracy.
- Prepared briefings, reports, and administrative packages for decision support.
- Tracked suspense items and prioritized workload to meet operational deadlines.
- Organized records, files, and office documentation for efficient retrieval.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Facilitated travel arrangements, itinerary updates, and related administrative requirements.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
1 Year- Updated electronic health records in MHS GENESIS and supporting systems with precise clinical data.
- Reviewed patient charts for completeness, correcting discrepancies and supporting timely record retrieval.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, Air Force, and DoD documentation standards.
- Processed release of information requests while safeguarding sensitive health information and privacy requirements.
- Trained junior staff on records procedures, confidentiality protocols, and accurate data entry practices.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Medical records management
Health compliance
Nurse scheduling
Team leadership
Patient safety
Infection control
Quality control
Medical records administration
Behavioral management
Patient advocacy
Stakeholder engagement
Emergency preparedness
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Child enrollment into Healthcare program.
Certification
- CPR/BLS, USAF - 2020-2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Unit Manager
USAF
05.2024 - 09.2026Read More
Secretary
USAF
05.2021 - 05.2024Read More
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
USAF
05.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Stuttgart High School
High School Diploma
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