Jerry DeKeyser
Lillington,NC
Summary
The Purpose of this resume is to give a snapshot of the jobs I have worked in the past that have relevance to position that I am currently applying for.- A 4 year veteran that served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. Was honorably discharged from the service. While there worked in multiple settings including Hospital ICU, Clinical settings as well as Treatment room settings while stationed in Millington Naval Hospital.- The second duty station was Camp Lejeune where I was attached to the 3rd Marines as a lead Corpsman over 4 other Corpsman. I attended and completed Field Medical Service school when I first arrived there. This prepared me to better serve the Marines in any situation that we may have been called to.- After being discharge from the service I remained in the medical field for multiple jobs as well as becoming an EMT and later becoming an EMT-I as our service upgraded for the local demand. As am EMT i successfully worked with fellow EMT and other local professionals to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within a high stress environment.- Effective Intermediate Care Technician who adapts easily to a changing work environments and work demands. Enthusiastic person with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic willing to help where ever it is needed.- Very competent in general medical procedures.- Disciplined medical technician possessing outstanding critical thinking and time management capabilities. Caring and kind individual recognized for providing first-rate service to patients and family members
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Care Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall safety and hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff, promoting prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Performed blood draws and other diagnostic tests accurately, facilitating swift analysis and treatment decisions.
- Responded rapidly during emergency situations, effectively following established protocols in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, enhancing communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on latest best practices in patient care techniques.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient Progress. May be asked to respond to medical emergencies on the facility grounds, and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening as part of the Rapid Response Team (RRT), Code Blue, or medical transport team.
- Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations.
- Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an emergency setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, assists with the management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB).
- Duties include performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel.
- Assist with obtaining veteran information from outlying hospitals to aide in the safe discharge of veterans and getting the veteran set up with needed home services and or Durable Medical Equipment that may be needed.
- Work with MOD in placing needed consultation for veterans to receive services at home using VA as a paysource.
- Work with internal customers within the hospital to aide in getting services either in house or community for veterans.
Intermediate Care Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall safety and hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff, promoting prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Performed blood draws and other diagnostic tests accurately, facilitating swift analysis and treatment decisions.
- Responded rapidly during emergency situations, effectively following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Duties include performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel.
- Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an emergency setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, assists with management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB).
- Assists licensed personnel with the delivery of care to patients with complex, specialized, and potentially life-threatening situations.
- May be asked to respond to medical emergencies on the facility grounds, and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening as part of the Rapid Response Team (RRT), Code Blue, or medical transport team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Marian College
Fond Du Lac, WI06.2002
Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare ethics
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Safety
- Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Electronic Health Records
- Recordkeeping and documentation
Timeline
Intermediate Care Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Intermediate Care Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Marian College