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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
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • 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
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • 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)
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • 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
04.2014 - 05.2017
  • 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
05.2007 - 12.2011
  • 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
03.2004 - 05.2007
  • 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
03.2000 - 03.2003
  • EMT, Emergency vehicle operator instructor, Leading Petty Officer Urgent Care Clinic

Basic x-ray technician/general duty corpsman

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One
02.1997 - 03.2000

Education

Master’s Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies

University of Nebraska
Navy IPPA San Antonio Tx

Navy Independent Duty Corpsman C-School -

Naval School of Health Science
San Diego, California

Basic 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
10.2022 - 03.2024

Physician Assistant

Urgent Care Clinic, Naval Hospital Bremerton
08.2019 - 10.2022

Physician Assistant

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
05.2017 - 08.2019

Physician Assistant

Naval Branch Health Clinic, Atsugi Japan
04.2014 - 05.2017

Independent Duty Corpsman

Naval Hospital Bremerton
05.2007 - 12.2011

Independent Duty Corpsman

1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
03.2004 - 05.2007

Basic x-ray technician

Naval Hospital Lemoore CA
03.2000 - 03.2003

Basic x-ray technician/general duty corpsman

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One
02.1997 - 03.2000

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

Nathan Sims