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Keri Nearing

Gladwin

Summary

Adept Medical Examiner Investigator with a proven track record at MIFSM, showcasing exceptional skills in detailed report writing and compassionate family support. Mastered evidence preservation and autopsy documentation, significantly enhancing case accuracy. Renowned for adaptability and fostering strong professional relationships, contributing to seamless investigatory processes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Examiner Investigator

MIFSM
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of findings to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
  • Assisted families in understanding the investigation process and provided support during difficult times.
  • Enhanced case accuracy by meticulously reviewing and analyzing medical records, autopsy reports, and toxicology results.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, meeting safety regulations to uphold proper evidence preservation standards.
  • Ensured accurate identification of decedents by collecting necessary data such as fingerprints, dental records, or DNA samples.
  • Strengthened professional relationships with local hospitals, funeral homes, and coroner''s offices to facilitate seamless case management.
  • Increased efficiency in evidence collection through proper utilization of photography, sketching, and note-taking techniques at scenes.
  • Ensured the successful completion of high-profile investigations by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies as needed.
  • Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
  • Inquired into cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and established identities of deceased persons.
  • Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports.

Mortuary Transporter / Morgue Assistant

Heritage Services LLC
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintained communication with dispatch for up-to-date delivery instructions.
  • Drove company vehicles to transport remains or families to services.
  • Ensured seamless proceedings by coordinating transportation of the deceased from place of death to the funeral home or crematory.
  • Enhanced communication with clients by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and coordinating service details.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
  • Maintained a percise log for all decedents in the morgue and chain of custody
  • Assisted in bio- hazard clean up
  • Assisted MEI with evidence finding, pictures, and handling of decedent.

Mortuary Transporter

Silveys Metro Removal Services
11.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated with dispatchers to ensure seamless communication and operation flow.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of deliveries and vehicle maintenance for reporting purposes.
  • Maintained close relationships with local funeral homes on specific procedures done for the pick up of decedents
  • Provided grief support for families that lost loved ones.



Education

Mortuary Science

Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Chicago, IL
05-2027

Associate of Science - Veterinary Science

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI
06-2009

Associate of Science - Multimedia Technology

ITT Technical Institute
Troy, MI
03-2004

Skills

  • Detailed report writing
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microscopic analysis
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Adaptability
  • Evidence analysis
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Evidence preservation
  • Interview techniques
  • Remains handling
  • Medical consultation
  • Sterilization methods
  • Privacy regulations
  • Witness interview
  • Biological specimen collection
  • Medicolegal examination
  • Autopsy documentation
  • Remains recovery
  • Counseling skills
  • Evidence collection and review
  • Investigation support
  • Investigatory documentation

Timeline

Medical Examiner Investigator

MIFSM
05.2024 - Current

Mortuary Transporter / Morgue Assistant

Heritage Services LLC
11.2021 - Current

Mortuary Transporter

Silveys Metro Removal Services
11.2020 - Current

Mortuary Science

Worsham College of Mortuary Science

Associate of Science - Veterinary Science

Wayne County Community College

Associate of Science - Multimedia Technology

ITT Technical Institute

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