Dwinese Aird
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Medical Technician offering both direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction through ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Documented to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Energetic Lead Medical Technologist commended as accurate, reliable and diligent individual focused on timely and quality completion of assigned work. Successful at ensuring test results validity before recording and reporting results. Detail-oriented and meticulous with skill to communicate test results effectively to nurse and physician staff members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Duty Medical Technician; Paramedic
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions by thoroughly assessing current patient status.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Oversaw department updates such as changing methodologies and improving workflow in 58th pararescue unit.
- Conserved resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Followed blood bank procedures to evaluate blood type compatibility in deployed environments.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and chief complaints.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Used first aid and preventive medical procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
- Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
- Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Basic Life Support, Tactical Casualty Combat Care and Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Refresher courses.
Independent Duty Medical Technician; Paramedic
United Stated Air Force
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
- Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
- Collaborated with various departments, including hematology, urinalysis, microbiology and chemistry departments.
- Collected samples of blood, urine and spinal fluid from patients and performed various laboratory tests.
- Implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions by thoroughly assessing current patient status.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Identified operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Oversaw department updates such as changing methodologies and improving workflow at 76th Fighter Squadron.
- Purchased new supplies and maintained optimal inventory levels.
- Trained and mentored students and junior team members in protocols and compliance standards.
- Used first aid and preventive medical procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Basic Life Support and Emergency Medical Services Refresher courses.
Independent Duty Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
- Implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions by thoroughly assessing current patient status.
- Collected samples of blood, urine and fluids from patients and performed various laboratory tests.
- Prepared specimens for testing procedures.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Identified operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care for 374th Medical Group.
- Oversaw department updates such as changing methodologies and improving workflow for Flight Medicine and BOMC.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomies, glucose tests and various tests.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and chief complaints.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Used backboards and spinal immobilization devices to prepare patients for placement on stretchers.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning with BLS and EMT refresher.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
Medical Technician & Independent Duty Medical Tech
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Trained students in situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Trained 500+ EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2018
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Pima County Community College District
Tucson, AZ09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2006
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Medical office administration
- Maintaining equipment
- Patient care documentation
- Care Plan Development
- Suture removal
- Patient monitoring
- Patient vital taking
- Medical Records Management
- Customer service
- Training & Development
- First Aid and CPR (BLS, TCCC, EMT/Paramedic Refresher instructor)
Timeline
Independent Duty Medical Technician; Paramedic
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2019 - Current
Independent Duty Medical Technician; Paramedic
United Stated Air Force
06.2016 - 08.2019
Independent Duty Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2013 - 06.2016
Medical Technician & Independent Duty Medical Tech
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2008 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Pima Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Pima County Community College District
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College Of The Air Force