Nathan Sims
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Motivated Physician Assistant with 10 years of experience. Diligent medical professional providing compassionate care to patients, families and communities. Meticulous in assessing, diagnosing and managing both acute and general health conditions. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Total of 28 years in the medical field, excelling in both leadership and technical positions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic MCRD
San Diego , California
2022.10 - 2024.03
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers and office personnel to support seamless medical care of 150-200 injured recruits, in the special training company.
- Coordinated multiple consults for specialty care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, charting all data in secure EMR system.
Physician Assistant
Urgent Care Clinic, Naval Hospital Bremerton
Bremerton
2019.08 - 2022.10
- Managed high-volume caseload of daily patients, evaluating 30-50 patients a shift, managing acute and critical needs with efficiency and accuracy.
- Departmental Peer Review/ Credentialing coordinator, Departmental Emergency Management committee member
Physician Assistant
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
2017.05 - 2019.08
- Direct patient care for 20-30 patients daily.
- Director of ancillary services, managing the pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, and Biomed repair departments.
- Medical Training Team, Departmental Training Officer
- First Assist for all surgical procedures while underway
Physician Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic, Atsugi Japan
2014.04 - 2017.05
- Evaluated clinical findings to make informed treatment decisions and foster positive patient outcomes.
- Facilitated comprehensive medical assessments to examine and treat patients.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests and imaging to provide patient data and inform treatment.
Independent Duty Corpsman
Naval Hospital Bremerton
Bremerton , Washington
2007.05 - 2011.12
- Leading Chief Petty Officer/Division Officer Operational Readiness Division
- Provided patient care in the Emergency Department 2-3 days a week under the supervision of ER Physician.
Independent Duty Corpsman
1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
Camp Pendleton
2004.03 - 2007.05
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care accordingly.
- Used manual techniques and resuscitation devices to stabilize patient conditions.
Basic x-ray technician
Naval Hospital Lemoore CA
2000.03 - 2003.03
- EMT, Emergency vehicle operator instructor, Leading Petty Officer Urgent Care Clinic
Basic x-ray technician/general duty corpsman
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One
1997.02 - 2000.03
Education
Master’s Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska
Navy IPPA San Antonio TxNavy Independent Duty Corpsman C-School -
Naval School of Health Science
San Diego, CaliforniaBasic X-ray Technician C-School - undefined
Field Medical Service School - undefined
HM A-School - undefined
Skills
- Medical history recordkeeping
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Patient health education
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Clinical diagnoses
Certification
NCCPA Board Certified
ALS
BLS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic MCRD
2022.10 - 2024.03
Physician Assistant
Urgent Care Clinic, Naval Hospital Bremerton
2019.08 - 2022.10
Physician Assistant
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
2017.05 - 2019.08
Physician Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic, Atsugi Japan
2014.04 - 2017.05
Independent Duty Corpsman
Naval Hospital Bremerton
2007.05 - 2011.12
Independent Duty Corpsman
1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
2004.03 - 2007.05
Basic x-ray technician
Naval Hospital Lemoore CA
2000.03 - 2003.03
Basic x-ray technician/general duty corpsman
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One
1997.02 - 2000.03
Master’s Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska
Navy Independent Duty Corpsman C-School -
Naval School of Health Science
Basic X-ray Technician C-School - undefined
Field Medical Service School - undefined
HM A-School - undefined
NCCPA Board Certified
ALS
BLS
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