Savannah Walker
Sheffield Lake,OH
Summary
Passionate in providing essential care in versatile medical roles. Committed to positively impacting operations and patient care quality demonstrated with experience and knowledge within the medical field. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to challenges with the upmost motivation to learn, grow, and excel.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Medical Technician
Air Force Reserves
05.2021 - Current
- Assist doctors, nurses and other staff with completing surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Perform healthcare services to fellow service members such as, vision screenings, vital signs, lab work, EKG testing, immunizations, management of healthcare, and physicals.
- Established care for serious and critical patients for transport.
- Have performed over 100 successful IV's.
- Administer medications under supervision of nurses or physicians by paying close attention to detail.
- Trained to provide field medical care during contingency operations and disasters such as, basic life support, tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) and triage in emergency situations.
- Completed 300 hours at one of the Air Force's largest hospitals during clinical rotation in units such as, Gastroenterology, Urology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgical, Wound Care, Emergency Department, and ICU.
- Educated patients about treatments, medications and home care for conditions.
Phlebotomy Technician
Air Force Active Duty
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Obtained up to 100 blood specimens per day by performing venipunctures on adults, finger sticks, and heel sticks on pediatrics.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted with office procedures by answering phones, patient check in, and giving instructions on take home specimen kits.
Security Forces Apprentice
Air Force Active Duty
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Safeguarded United State's high priority nuclear and conventional weapons system assets.
- Patrol Certified for various emergency situations, public safety and community service.
- Trained to respond during medical emergencies in order to preserve safety and treat victims until arrival of paramedics.
- Trained in Air Base Defense holding a Secret Security Clearance through Department of Defense.
- Trained in self-aid buddy care, weapons qualification, combative skills, lifesaving procedures, including CPR as a first responder to accident and disaster scenes.
Home Health Aide Nurse's Assistant
Healthland Home Care
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation for 12 patients under my care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Phlebotomy/Laboratory Technologist
Cleveland Clinic
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Processed all specimens sent from Emergency Department, and patient floors with up to 100 total specimens received per shift.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Performed venipuncture on all ages, inpatient and outpatient.
- Utilized centrifuge for blood specimens.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Education
Bachelors - Biology/Pre-Med
American Military University
Online09.2023
Associates - Practical Nursing Technology
Community College of The Air Force
10.2022
Associates - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
03.2021
Vocational Certificate - Allied Health Sciences
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Self-Motivated
- Eager Learner
- Maintaining documentation
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
Additional Information
- Airman's Council President.
- Sexual Assault and Prevention Advocate.
- Unit Morale, Welfare, and Recreation President.
- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) Instructor in Training.
- Secret Security Clearance.
- Completed 120 hours of Physician Shadowing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota Medical Clinic.
Certification
- Certified- Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified- Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified- CPR/First Aid
- Certified- Aerospace Medical Technician
- Certified- Basic Life Support
- Certified- Physical Training Leader (Air Force)
- Certified- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
Timeline
Aerospace Medical Technician
Air Force Reserves
05.2021 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Air Force Active Duty
09.2019 - 03.2020
Security Forces Apprentice
Air Force Active Duty
11.2018 - 09.2019
Home Health Aide Nurse's Assistant
Healthland Home Care
01.2018 - 09.2018
Phlebotomy/Laboratory Technologist
Cleveland Clinic
06.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelors - Biology/Pre-Med
American Military University
Associates - Practical Nursing Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associates - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Vocational Certificate - Allied Health Sciences
Lorain County Community College
- Certified- Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified- Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified- CPR/First Aid
- Certified- Aerospace Medical Technician
- Certified- Basic Life Support
- Certified- Physical Training Leader (Air Force)
- Certified- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
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