James Packard
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Qualified [Desired Position] with extensive medical training and experience in critical care and emergency response. Instrumental in delivering high-quality patient care, leading medical teams, and managing medical supplies. Demonstrated expertise in diagnostics and treatment protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and operational readiness.
Experienced with providing comprehensive medical care in diverse settings. Utilizes advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of emergency response protocols and team leadership, ensuring efficient and effective healthcare delivery.
Medical professional with considerable training in autonomous medical care, emergency response, and patient management. Proven ability to lead healthcare teams, manage medical supplies, and ensure highest standards of patient care. Recognized for adaptability and collaboration, consistently meeting evolving healthcare needs.
Experienced healthcare professional equipped for high-stakes medical environments. Proven ability to deliver critical care, manage medical emergencies, and perform advanced diagnostic procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and steadfast commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Writer
Self Employed Writer
12.2008 - Current
- Utilized strong editing skills to revise written work for clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.
- Adapted writing style according to project requirements, exhibiting versatility across various industries and formats.
- Created impactful screenplays resulting in film festival selections or production opportunities.
- Balanced attention to detail with meeting word count targets showcasing ability to comply with specific guidelines.
- Conducted thorough research before writing, ensuring accuracy and authenticity in all published works.
- Completed projects ahead of deadlines, effectively managing time and setting priorities for multiple assignments.
- Enhanced reader engagement by developing compelling characters and unique storylines in various literary genres.
- Explored unconventional narrative structures to create innovative stories that captivated readers and challenged traditional storytelling norms.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to refine content, resulting in high-quality publications that resonated with target audiences.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Delved into unique themes and subjects with each work to enhance artistic growth and skill.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Chose and followed targeted styles, grammatical approaches and narrative voices for each piece.
- Instructed more than 100+ students per year in principles and techniques of creative writing at workshops and training courses.
Independent Duty Corpsman
US Navy
01.1985 - 06.2007
- Elevated quality of care provided during deployments by expertly navigating challenging field conditions and limited resources.
- Increased operational readiness by maintaining accurate medical records and updating immunization statuses.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with rigorous attention to detail in documentation and reporting processes.
- Boosted patient satisfaction ratings with exceptional bedside manner, attentive listening skills, and clear communication about treatment options.
- Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
- Served as a trusted advisor to command leadership on matters related to force health protection policies and initiatives.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Optimized referral process efficiency by accurately identifying appropriate specialty services based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Championed wellness initiatives within the unit, leading by example through personal commitment to maintaining optimal physical and mental health.
Education
M.D. - Emergency Medicine
Naval Hospital Corps School
Great Lakes, IL06-1986
Skills
- Triage and assessment
- Environmental health monitoring
- Emergency medical treatment
- Orthopedic splinting
- Intravenous therapy
- Laboratory procedures
- Advanced life support
- Occupational health
- Hearing conservation
- Patient stabilization
- Medical record-keeping
- Behavioral health support
- Healthcare education
- Physical examinations
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical equipment operation
- Pediatric care
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Radiology techniques
- Optometry assistance
- Medical evacuation coordination
- Immunizations administration
- Wound care management
- Preventive medicine
- Field medicine
- Basic life support
- Emergent care
- Vital signs management
- IV fluid administration
- Patient monitoring
- IV insertion
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Immunization administration
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Triage
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Medication management
- Emergency care
- Emergency medical care
- Mobility assistance
- Pain management techniques
- Hospital staff support
- Physician support
- Care delivery
- Surgical assistance
- Regulatory compliance
- Restaurant equipment maintenance
- Infection control procedures
- Lab specimen collection
- Room sanitation
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Patient comfort
- Vital signs assessment
- Blood collection
- Biological sample collection
- Vital signs measurement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Patient lifting
- Relationship building
- Airway management
- Basic trauma life support
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment usage
- Team building
- Patient positioning
- Emergency treatment procedures
- Task prioritization
- First aid knowledge
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Achieved publication of numerous short stories by completing editing with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Juvenile Fiction Writer, Community College of Baltimore County - 2007-2009
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