Matthew Maxwell
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Versatile Corpsman possessing first-class communication and interpersonal abilities. Talented at recording patients' vital statistics and medical histories. With 5 years of both Hospital and Emergency medical care. Hardworking clinician well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Motivated student working toward bachelors in Biology. Possess experience in medicine. Proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings. End goal is to become a PA, (Physician Assistant).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Student
Thomas Edison State University
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities in lessons.
- Identified struggling students through assessments and provided individualized support to improve their understanding of course material.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent communication with students and parents.
Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Mission Ridge Range & Academy
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced range safety by implementing strict protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for firing range facilities and equipment to guarantee their optimal performance.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for all training exercises, ensuring minimal accidents.
- Improved overall range efficiency with detailed scheduling and resource management.
- Trained new personnel on range safety procedures, leading to a more knowledgeable workforce.
- Monitored live-fire exercises, maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with other Range Safety Officers to develop best practices for safe operations.
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and immunizations.
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Trained in combat, life savings techniques and conducting physical exams.
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership.
- Instructed sailors and marines in first aid, self-aid and personal hygiene procedures.
- Maintained health records for marine platoons.
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care, including lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration.
- Performed preliminary exams to determine diagnosis and provide medical treatment.
- Managed logistics to ensure all injuries and illnesses were efficiently addressed, including arranging transport to other care facilities.
- Supervised preventive medicine programs and supervised air, water, food and habitability standards.
- Assisted in prevention and treatment of disease and injuries for Marines and Sailors.
- Specialized in preventive medicine and pharmaceutical services.
- Reduced hours, money and manpower by helping over 1,000 Marines return to full duty.
- Performed clinical laboratory tests and operated sophisticated lab equipment such as Centrifuge and CLINITEK Status®+ Analyzer.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Trained extensively in advanced lifesaving techniques, communications and telemedicine skills to provide best care in remote locations.
- Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Gathered information about patient medical histories and current health conditions in order to make sound decisions for treatment.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
- Conducted tests, gave vaccines and administered medications for acute and long-term conditions.
- Educated personnel on best practices for disease prevention such as trench foot, malaria and STDs.
- Administered ibuprofen for wide variety of medical conditions and complaints to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified Senior Main Lab Supervisor when items became low.
- Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting urinalysis samples.
- Measured and analyzed Urine samples' pH levels, moisture saturation pastes and electrical conductivity using pH meters, EC meters and CLINITEK Status®+ Analyzer equipment.
- Produced technical reports detailing pH and moisture percent saturation from saturation paste and EC.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Prepared project files for compliance with operating procedures.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Audited specimen integrity and identification classifications to maintain accurate records.
- Recorded known control values from technical instruments to boost reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.
- Updated tracking software with processes, errors and corrective actions.
- Tracked chemical inventories and environmental sampling.
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Administered medications and immunizations.
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Trained in combat, life savings techniques and conducting physical exams.
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership.
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care, including lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration.
- Performed preliminary exams to determine diagnosis and provide medical treatment.
- Served in Naval Hospital Guam and clinical environments.
- Managed logistics to ensure all injuries and illnesses were efficiently addressed, including arranging transport to other care facilities.
- Assisted in prevention and treatment of disease and injuries for Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric patients.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Performed stomach suction, airway management or other emergent interventions during ambulance ride.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified Department Head, Leading Chief Petty Officer (Senior Advisor) and Leading Petty Officer (First-line Supervisor) when items became low.
- Monitored and tracked samples using Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS), notifying supervisors and clients of missing samples or database errors.
- Developed exemplary rapport with patients by demonstrating compassion and expertise.
- Monitored expiration dates, rotating stock to limit outdated product and removed outdated items from use.
- Determined stock levels needed for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory and projected depletion.
- Confirmed availability of recurring supply items managed and distributed through computerized inventory management system.
- Established and maintained records for both manual and automated maintenance management systems.
- Conducted extensive searches for information pertaining to complex or unusual supply transactions and patterns.
- Monitored and replenished reagents and tools to ensure smooth workflow as well as eliminate delays.
- Monitored and organized logistics documents, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Coordinated import and export operations, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines.
- Communicated with customers and management to report delays, including emergencies, weather challenges and carrier schedule changes.
- Aided senior leadership with report generation to utilize process improvements.
- Strengthened integrity, developing organization systems for records, reports and agendas.
- Processed sales orders and completed administrative tasks, including bookkeeping, purchasing, tracking and credit applications.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, directed budget and personnel by establishing supply/inventory control management functions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service, UPS
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Braced, padded and supported shipments to prevent shifting and damage.
- Palletized boxes to streamline movement and shipment.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading trucks.
- Coordinated shipments of local, regional, national and global nature.
- Created regular reports on packaging activities and posted in ERP system.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas.
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Mentored new employees on warehouse procedures and tasks resulting in quick job acclimation.
- Conducted product cycle counts and inputted corrections to warehouse inventory system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ12.2026
Field Medical Training Battalion "West"
San Diego, CA12.2019
Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training At UF Health
Jacksonville, FL07.2019
Naval Hospital Corpsman "A" School
San Antonio, TX09.2017
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes, IL05.2017
High School Diploma -
Claudia Taylor "lady Bird" Johnson High School
San Antonio, TX06.2016
Skills
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Ventilator care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Unit administration
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes management
- Relationship building
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Collaboration
- Teambuilding
- Basic math
- Computer skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Patient histories
- Patient scheduling
- Vaccination administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Charting expertise
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Wound care and irrigation
- Stocking supplies
- Documentation procedures expert
- Understands medical procedures
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient skin and nail care
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Diagnostic tests
- Chemical identification
- Specimen preparation
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Clinical lab settings
- Quality control
- Inventory oversight
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Training & Development
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Project Leadership
- Paper Writing
- Faculty Support
- Clerical Note Taking
Accomplishments
- Lead and organized in reopening the Lab department for 41 area MCMH (Marine-Centered Medical Homeport) Complying with and remaining inspection ready for Joint Commission and Capstone Clinical Laboratories.
- The first group of Navy Corpsman students to graduate and train at UF health Jacksonville Florida, Hospital Corpsman trauma training.
Affiliations
Volunteered to assist in the coordination and execution of getting Guam's Active and Reserve Army Soldiers fully medically ready. By facilitating immunizations, medical records, and physicals of over 2,000 Active and Reserve Army Soldiers I received a Letter of Appreciation from the Commanding Brigadier General and challenge coin.
Certification
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), From Naval Hospital Guam
- BLS Instructor, From Naval Hospital Guam
- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care), FMTB West Camp Pendleton CA
- ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support), From Naval Hospital Guam
- PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support), From Naval Hospital Guam
- EKG Technician Certification, From Naval Hospital Guam
- CLS Instructor (Combat Life Savor), Camp Pendleton CA
- Jacksonville level 1 Trauma training at UF health Certificate of completion.
Timeline
College Student
Thomas Edison State University
08.2022 - Current
Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Mission Ridge Range & Academy
05.2022 - 09.2022
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
12.2019 - 03.2022
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
10.2017 - 10.2019
Package Handler
United Parcel Service, UPS
08.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Thomas Edison State University
Field Medical Training Battalion "West"
Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training At UF Health
Naval Hospital Corpsman "A" School
Recruit Training Command
High School Diploma -
Claudia Taylor "lady Bird" Johnson High School
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), From Naval Hospital Guam
- BLS Instructor, From Naval Hospital Guam
- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care), FMTB West Camp Pendleton CA
- ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support), From Naval Hospital Guam
- PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support), From Naval Hospital Guam
- EKG Technician Certification, From Naval Hospital Guam
- CLS Instructor (Combat Life Savor), Camp Pendleton CA
- Jacksonville level 1 Trauma training at UF health Certificate of completion.
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