Joshua Kirkland
Dothan,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated retired service-member with desire to take on new ministry challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and in group settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Services Technician (Outpatient Supervisor)
United States Coast Gaurd
Mobile, AL
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented electronic health record systems to optimize processes.
- Streamlined communication among departments and interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Provided direct supervision to clinical staff members in the delivery of quality care services.
Health Services Technician (Clinic Supervisor)
United States Coast Gaurd
Sacramento, CA
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed day to day operations of the clinic in support of over 300 Coast Guard members at three commands.
- Managed the implementation of the newly acquired Coast Guard electronic health record within the clinic.
- Partnered with local civilian medical facilities, ensuring streamlined processes were in place for treating military members within the civilian sector.
- Certified 300+ Coast Guard members in CPR/First Aid, directly ensuring future mission success.
- Collaborated with stakeholders from other departments or external organizations on initiatives related to patient care.
Independent Duty Health Services Technician
United States Coast Gaurd
Wilmington , NC
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed routine medical care and readiness for 320 Coast Guard members covering 7 units.
- Assumed full medical responsibility for the 80+ member crew of the CGC Diligence due to the unforeseen departure of the assign IDHS.
- Project coordinator for 3 separate USCG Run to Remember events, resulting in $3500 in donations to the Coast Guard Memorial Foundation.
- Provided critical mental health and emergency medical support in response to 2 suicide attempts involving active duty Coast Guard members.
Health Services Technician
United States Coast Gaurd
Kodiak, AK
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided multiple CPR/First Aid trainings, resulting in the certification of 500+ military and civilian personnel.
- Provided superior crisis management support to individuals with acute psychological crisis following tragic events.
- Flew on 2 critical aero-medical evacuation cases, resulting in the prompt stabilization and transport of 2 critical patients.
- Provided guidance to employees in order to resolve conflicts or improve job performance.
- Served as a liaison between the organization's leadership team and medical staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Preaching
- Agenda planning
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Biblical Knowledge
- Fundraising expertise
- Mission-oriented
- Inspirational leadership
- Community Engagement
Affiliations
- Youth baseball and football coach
- Volunteered in numerous capacities at Abbeville Christian Academy
Certification
- EMT-B Expiration- March 2025
Timeline
Health Services Technician (Outpatient Supervisor)
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2022 - Current
Health Services Technician (Clinic Supervisor)
United States Coast Gaurd
07.2018 - 06.2022
Independent Duty Health Services Technician
United States Coast Gaurd
07.2014 - 06.2018
Health Services Technician
United States Coast Gaurd
01.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Liberty University