Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
SoftwareEngineer

Jeremiah Zapata

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic supply specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of hospital supply chain and training in sending, ordering, and prioritizing tasks. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical environment. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Corpsman

Navy
Naples, Italy
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
  • Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
  • Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
  • Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients.
  • Maintained treatment records and reports and cared for over 120 injured and sick individuals per week.
  • Transported sick and injured and conducted preliminary physical examinations.
  • Assisted 300 Marines in returning to full duty, cutting downtime and expenses.
  • Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
  • Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
  • Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
  • Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
  • Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
  • Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
  • Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response.
  • Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff.
  • Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes.
  • Implemented emergency airway management and heart monitoring at scenes and during transport.
  • Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims or to receive instructions for further treatment.

Field Medical Technician

United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
  • Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
  • Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions by thoroughly assessing current patient status.
  • Prepared specimens for testing procedures.
  • Identified operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care.
  • Communicated with dispatch and treatment center personnel to provide information about medical situations and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and chief complaints.
  • Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
  • Used first aid and preventive medical procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
  • Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
  • Purchased new supplies and maintained optimal laboratory inventory levels.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of used or contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Created reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
  • Oversaw department updates such as changing methodologies and improving workflow.
  • Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomies, glucose tests and pulmonary functioning tests.
  • Used backboards and spinal immobilization devices to prepare patients for placement on stretchers.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential
  • Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts
  • Implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions by thoroughly assessing current patient status
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomies, glucose tests and pulmonary functioning tests
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns
  • Calibrated diagnostic equipment
  • Oversaw department updates such as changing methodologies and improving workflow
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and chief complaints
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion
  • Collaborated with hematology, microbiology and chemistry departments
  • Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis into EMR
  • Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families
  • Identified operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care

Emergency Medical Technician

Navy
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Responded to over 2 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care to over 400 students.
  • Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
  • Executed airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
  • Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
  • Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using CHCS and AHLTA to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
  • Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for seizures, chest pain,heat exhaustion, and diabetic shock situations.
  • Used infusion pump to administer treatments in ambulance and hospital situations with accuracy, safety and speed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Summit High School
Mansfield, TX

Skills

  • Medical Supply Replenishment
  • Work Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Data Entry
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Planning and Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Timeline

Hospital Corpsman

Navy
06.2017 - 08.2020

Field Medical Technician

United States Marine Corps
05.2014 - 06.2017

Emergency Medical Technician

Navy
04.2012 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Summit High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Jeremiah Zapata