JASMINE KNICKMEYER
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Skilled Hospital Corpsman offering six years of military medical experience, as well as expertise in vaccinations, blood draws, and OB/GYN care. Proven success managing emergent situations and utilizing critical thinking to manage unexpected conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Opthamologist Technician
Multack Eye Care
07.2023 - Current
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Student Nurse
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data, Proficient with EPIC.
- Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
12.2015 - 07.2021
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws
- Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve: Venipuncture, EKG, Physical Exams, Patient Ambulation, Medication Administration, Minor Surgical Procedures, and Woman's wellness Exams
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures
- Administered medical care for arange of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
04.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
05.2020
Skills
- IV fluid administration
- Vital signs management
- Specimen collection
- Medication Administration
- Hazardous waste management
- Medical inventory management
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Drawing Blood
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture
- Physician support
- Customer Service Representative
Certification
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Timeline
Opthamologist Technician
Multack Eye Care
07.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
09.2021 - Current
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
12.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
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