Ryan Ernst
Madison,WI
Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in labor and delivery and combat trauma management, I bring a unique blend of calm under pressure, clinical precision, and compassionate care to every patient interaction. My experience spans both high-stress military environments and emotionally intense labor and delivery units—giving me a deep understanding of how to think critically, act quickly, and support patients through life-changing moments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Corpsman /Staff LPN
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Documented patient visit notes to ensure accurate records.
- Answered telephones, addressing patient inquiries regarding health concerns.
- Organized charts and supplies to enhance team productivity.
- Reviewed test results with healthcare staff to inform treatment decisions.
- Educated patients on medications and procedures to promote understanding.
- Administered medications under physician supervision, ensuring safety protocols.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history and vital signs.
Hospital Corpsman
41 Area Branch Medical Clinic
Camp Pendleton, CA
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Scheduled patient follow-up appointments to monitor injuries and illnesses.
- Developed therapeutic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with medical personnel for timely treatment and transport of patients.
- Inventoried, stored, prepared, and dispensed pharmaceutical supplies efficiently.
- Ensured regular cleaning of medical tools to meet sanitary guidelines.
- Calmed patients by clearly explaining procedures and maintaining composure.
- Maintained organization of treatment areas, including equipment upkeep and team leadership.
- Reported infectious disease cases to relevant medical authorities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
West Virginia12-2023
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology and documentation
- Infection control and prevention
- Team collaboration and communication
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and organization
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Patient triage
- Specimen collection
- Acute care
- U/S IV insertion and maintenance
- Vital signs assessment
- Wound care
- Electronic Medical Records
License
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Red Cross
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Red Cross
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program - ACCME
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospital Corpsman /Staff LPN
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
06.2023 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
41 Area Branch Medical Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Military University