Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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Noah Blackburn

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Committed hard working employee with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Open to learning or using previous experience to complete what ever tasks is at hand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

Pinerest Christian Mental Health
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
  • Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.

OR Technician

Surgical Solutions
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed and maintained surgical laparoscopic and robotic equipment by cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing equipment.
  • Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
  • Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
  • Assisted surgeons in the operating room with preparing for and setting up procedures.
  • Prepared surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to each procedure.
  • Assessed care needs during procedures, providing assistance to staff.

Firefighter

Otsego Fire Department
Otsego, MI
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.

Research Technician

Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, MI
12.2019 - 03.2022
  • Cared for animals prior to surgery, during, and post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications per vet request.
  • Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for sterilization.
  • Collected biological samples, handled safely and packaged for laboratory testing.
  • Performed animal care husbandry duties to promote and monitor animal health.
  • Examined animals, documented observations for research study directors throughout research phase.

Installer

Turnkey Network Solutions Fiberoptic
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Installed fiber-optic cable at new or existing residential and business construction sites.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools to complete work on job sites.
  • Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.

Welder

Landscape Forms
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plainwell High School
Plainwell, MI
05.2017

Welding Technology

Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
Allegan, MI
05.2017

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Tracking and Documentation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Customer Service Support

References

References: Turnkey Network Solutions Rob Fisher (616) 862-7102 Rfisher@TKNS.net, References continued: Charles River Laboratory Gayle Nugent Gayle.Nugent@crl.com, Ryan Riegle Ryan.Riegle@crl.com, Surgical Solutions: Cory Miller (616) 635-8731, Pinerest: Hannah Cousino (269) 716-6797. 

Certification

  • American Heart Association BLS
  • State of Michigan Medical First Responder

Timeline

Psychiatric Technician

Pinerest Christian Mental Health
09.2023 - Current

OR Technician

Surgical Solutions
04.2022 - 08.2023

Firefighter

Otsego Fire Department
08.2021 - 07.2022

Research Technician

Charles River Laboratories
12.2019 - 03.2022

Installer

Turnkey Network Solutions Fiberoptic
01.2017 - 01.2018

Welder

Landscape Forms
01.2016 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Plainwell High School

Welding Technology

Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
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