Well-qualified medical support professional seeking a fast-paced position with room to grow in skill set and the opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills previously learned. Familiar with healthcare procedures, terms and standard practices. Managing a high workload in demanding settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air National Guard
Schenectady
12.2022 - Current
Performed CPR in trauma.
Applied cardiac monitoring leads, SPO2 monitor, and took temperature on the patient during trauma.
Assessed patient and took vitals during patient care every X hours (ex:q2, q4, q6, etc) depending on unit and patient's orders.
Completed blood sugar checks according to patient's order (ex:q6, ACHS)
Drew labs with straight stick, butterfly needles, and from patient's IV.
Inserted IVs and removed IVs.
Drew and administered immunizations to trainees in the trainee vaccination clinic at Lackland Air Force Base and the immunization clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Administered medications under supervision of RN (insulin,Tylenol)
Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
Assisted patients with ambulating to/from the bathroom and bedside commodes, and any other needs they had.
Set up rooms for admissions and "stripped" rooms for discharge following infection control policies
Unit Secretary
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2020 - Current
Professionally communicates when speaking on the phone, taking messages for nurses, speaking to patients, patient family members, physicians and all other healthcare workers.
Facilitates efficient patient flow by means of electronic capacity management, bed management system by working with nursing supervisors and ensures information in capacity management are current and accurate.
Ensures unit is neat and orderly.
Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete responsibilities within assigned shift, updates patient assignment board daily and as changes occur, along with census sheet.
Prepares and assembles physical charts for patient admissions and disassembles charts upon discharge for medical records to pick up and scan in chart.
Protects and follows HIPAA.
Floats to other units to provide assistance as needed, and/or accept additional assignments.
Patient Safety Companion
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2018 - 12.2019
Performs transportation of patients within the hospital (ex; ultrasound, catscan, new admission on unit, discharges, etc.)
Obtain ticket to ride.
Protect patient privacy.
Ambulate patient with help of nursing staff if necessary to stretcher, chair or other means of transport.
Martial Arts Instructor
Hudson Valley Karate
Wappingers Falls , NY
03.2014 - 06.2019
Provided feedback on student performance and progress towards goals.
Helped new students adjust quickly into the program by providing guidance and support.
Helped assist in after school program for student to complete their homework before their classes began
Instructed students on proper technique of punches, kicks, throws, holds, blocks and self-defense tactics and explained purpose of such techniques.
Conducted warm-up exercises, stretching, and strength training activities.
Built and maintained positive personal relationships with students and families, served as role model and character educator and prioritized safety by supervising classes closely.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aerospace Medical Service
AMSA Technical Training School
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
SUNY Ulster Community College
Stone Ridge, NY
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Skills
Attention to detail
Medical Charting
Managing records
Patient Assessment
Adaptability and Flexibility
Strong Communication
Reliability
Team Player
Certification
National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certified
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Accomplishments
Dean's List Graduate from AMSA Technical Training School
Honor Graduate from Basic Military Training
Timeline
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air National Guard
12.2022 - Current
Unit Secretary
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Patient Safety Companion
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Martial Arts Instructor
Hudson Valley Karate
03.2014 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Aerospace Medical Service