Lamar Pilson
Stafford,VA
Summary
I am a Patient Care technician, with more than fourteen years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, Medical/Surgical Clinic operations, and Patient Care in and out of hospital settings. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Patient Care Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Foley placement and removal
- IV placement and removal
- Patient ADL
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Sales Associate-Engraver
Things Remembered
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Critical Care Technician
Northeast Methodist Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted nurses with procedures within my scope of practice
- Registered patients into the Northeast Methodist healthcare system to ensure proper treatment
- Assisted in properly triaging patients by collecting vitals and documenting the patient’s chief complaints
Emergency Medical Technician
United States Army
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Driven an ambulance 3600 miles without an incident
- Instructed over 100 hours of CPR and AED training
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
Health Care Spec/Combat Medic
United States Army
08.2009 - 02.2016
- Created and canceled patient medical appointment
- Checked patients into appointment and prepared patient for clinic visit
- Assessed patient baseline vital signs and patient screening in clinic setting for outpatient visits
- Reported and monitored waiting list and no show list
- Administered first-aid treatment to sick or injured persons during stay medical facility
- Executed daily operations of patient activities of daily living and vital signs during inpatient stay
- Replenished medical treatment and advance life support equipment and supplies
- Ability to start IV’s and venipuncture
- Assisted professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility
- Assessed pts with mental health issues including but not limited to depression, addiction, Bi-polar Disorder and schizophrenia and restrained mentally unstable pts in accordance to Army Standards to either quarters, hospital bed frame, or chair upon physician orders
- Gave patient status report to other medical personnel that would be receiving transfer of care after my shift
- Transcribes Physician orders to patient care reports and medical records
- Created medical appointments and maintained clinical scheduled
- Collaborated between medical department and medical personnel
- Procured and stored Medical Records in accordance with HIPAA, and provided patient requested copies with necessary documentation
- Completed and maintained Patient Care Reports in accordance with confidentiality SOPs
- Completed Against Medical Advice and Release forms and secured patient signatures
- Explained risks associated refusing medical treatment
- Provided counsel to pts regarding personal emotions and situations, and upgrading patients to higher level of care as necessary
- Properly disposed of any unnecessary documents containing sensitive, private patient information
- Ensured continuity of care was provided by educating patients on doctor’s orders and/or transferring patient records to proper facilities or department
- Completed patient medical visit by checking out patient and ensuring all patient questions and concerns had been assessed
- Transported Patients over 2000 miles without incident
Education
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN RE-CERTIFICATION - EMT Professional License – National Registered EMT
EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
07.2015
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support Provider
SANDY TRAINING CENTER
06.2015
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMT Professional License – National Registered EMT
AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL
08.2009
Skills
- Initiative-Oriented
- Teamwork
- Conflict mediation
- Accessible Communication
- Work scheduling
- Adaptability
- Procedure enforcement
- Professionalism
- Crisis management
- Proficient in Organization Techniques
- Confidentiality
- Inter-facility requests
- Medical Terminology proficiency
- Confident Public Speaking
- Professional Networking Skills
- Telecommunication
- In-Depth Reporting Expertise
- Dispatching
- Administrative skills
- Technical support
- Multi-line phone management
- Appointment scheduling
- Deadline management
- Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Completed the American heart Association Basic Life Support Instructors course (2016)
- Re-Certified EMT Training through Evans Army Community Hospital (2015) successful completion of recertification course
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (2009-2016) have maintained my EMT license and have continued my education to learn the most up to date medical techniques
- Army Achievement Medal (2014) Participated in two Army Birthday Ceremonies as a member of the Color Guard Team
- Army Commendation Medal (2013) Managed the Division of Medicine’s regulatory training files. Provided continuity and consistency in collecting and filing annual documents, certifications, and daily reports for 30 or more personnel training files in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocol requirements
- Certificate of Achievement (2012) Volunteered as a medic for Camp West Mar
- Army Achievement Medal (2012) Assisted in the verification of the Monkey Pox study and the translated copious amount of medical terminology from French to English
- Certificate of Achievement (2011) Volunteered as a medic for Camp West Mar
- Certificate of Achievement (2012) provided support of the 2012 Operation Happy Holiday Program
- Certificate of Achievement (2011) Participated in the Department of Medicine’s enlisted dining-in fundraising campaign raising $1,400
- Certificate of Achievement (2011) Participated in a successful Employee Appreciation Breakfast
- Army Achievement Medal (2010) for exceptional service as a Medical Specialist while supporting 2ND Infantry Division
- Certificate of Achievement (2010) for outstanding achievement while in support of U.S. Joint Forces the Joint Medical Distance Support and Evacuation Operational Demonstrations
Timeline
Intensive Care Patient Care Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Sales Associate-Engraver
Things Remembered
04.2017 - 01.2018
Critical Care Technician
Northeast Methodist Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
United States Army
03.2016 - 01.2017
Health Care Spec/Combat Medic
United States Army
08.2009 - 02.2016
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMT Professional License – National Registered EMT
AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN RE-CERTIFICATION - EMT Professional License – National Registered EMT
EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support Provider
SANDY TRAINING CENTER
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