Kristin Word
Missoula,MT
Summary
Skilled Hospital Corpsman offering 3 years of military medical experience, as well as expertise in vaccinations, blood draws and emergency care. As well as screening patients/staff members for Covid and ensuring Covid Compliance in the workplace. Proven success managing emergent situations and utilizing critical thinking to manage unexpected conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
Bremerton, WA
09.2018 - 02.2021
- 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 [Number] injured and sick individuals per week.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state and federal mandates.
- Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
- Documented novel coronavirus screening assessments.
- Evaluated clinical response and mental status of patient during testing procedure.
- Analyzed waveforms and electrical circuits with signal averaging equipment.
- Applied electrodes on predetermined areas and monitored [Type] performance.
- Maintained cleanliness of procedure area to meet infection control policies.
- Troubleshot calibration and instrument settings to prevent errors within standard procedure guidelines.
Paramedic
Paramount Urgent Care
Clermont, FL
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Medical Screener-Paramedic
CSL Plasma
Lakeland, FL
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Answered questions and provided appropriate assistance and communication to callers.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics or information such as test results into medical records.
- Conducted basic screening procedures to verify compliance with donation criteria.
- Utilized finger sticks and screening equipment to check hematocrit and protein levels.
- Obtained patient vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Performed clerical duties such as creating and maintaining donor records files and inputting information into donor management computer software.
- Monitored donors for potential reactions or contraindications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Montana
Missoula, MT06.2024
Transfer To UM - Biology
Olympic College
Bremerton12.2021
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician - EEG
Medical Education Training Command
San Antonio11.2019
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Orlando Medical Institue
Orlando, FL06.2015
Emergency Medical Technician License - Emergency Medical Technology
Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL10.2013
Skills
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Treatment Center Communication
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Prehospital Care
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- First Aid
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- First Aid/CPR
- Written Communication
- Clerical Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- PPE Compliance
- Decision Making
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
09.2018 - 02.2021
Paramedic
Paramount Urgent Care
08.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Screener-Paramedic
CSL Plasma
12.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Montana
Transfer To UM - Biology
Olympic College
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician - EEG
Medical Education Training Command
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Orlando Medical Institue
Emergency Medical Technician License - Emergency Medical Technology
Marion Technical College