Steven Escalante
Department of Veterans Affairs
Sisters,OR
11
years of professional experience
Healthcare Professional specializing in outpatient care and treatment planning. Developed individualized care plans and conducted comprehensive patient assessments, enhancing patient outcomes through effective therapeutic interventions. Fostered collaboration within clinical teams while advocating for patients to uphold high standards of care.
Work History
Intermediate Care Technician
9 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported patient condition changes to nursing staff.
- Transferred patients safely using proper body mechanics and lift equipment.
- Assisted veterans with bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, enhancing communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- De-escalated crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, safety checks, and unit routines.
- Communicated patient concerns to clinical teams to support care coordination.
Outpatient Clinician
1 Year 8 Months- Supervised 92 staff members delivering care to 32,342 patients in the region.
- Provided 1:1 observation for high-risk patients, including those exhibiting aggressive or suicidal behavior.
- Applied PMDB techniques to de-escalate situations and maintain a 100% incident-free safety record while promoting patient dignity and emotional well-being.
- Ordered and executed 1,263 nasal and oral swabs, facilitating 342 accurate diagnoses of advanced bacterial or viral illnesses.
- Personally administered 2,118 intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections with zero clinical errors.
- Ordered and executed 1,263 nasal and oral swabs to rule out advanced bacterial or viral illnesses resulting in 342 advanced diagnosis.
- Administered 13 nebulizer treatments, and 240 oxygen therapy sessions.
- Recognized and addressed life-threatening situations, ensuring compliance with established national or local protocols.
Independent Medical Provider
1 Year 6 Months- Managed 1,951 patient inquiries, ensuring accurate information on medical services to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated 681 appointment optimizing physician availability and improved patient flow by 5 percent.
- Maintained and updated 265 records in electronic health systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance with federal standards compliance boards with an overall score of 98 percent.
- Maintained and updated 265 records in electronic health systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance passing federal standards compliance boards with an overall score of 98 percent.
- Conducted quarterly audits and daily inspections of nuclear facilities to ensure adherence to safety guidelines resulting in zero nuclear mishaps.
- Delivered training sessions for 1,060 staff on radiation safety practices and emergency procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Developed and implemented 12 training programs to improve team performance and productivity resulting in a 96 percent compliance rating.
- Conducted quarterly audits and daily inspections of nuclear facilitates to ensure adherence to safety guidelines resulting in zero nuclear mishaps.
Division Leading Petty Officer
3 Years 9 Months- Conducted observation-based screenings and gathered patient information with licensed clinical personnel for 15 to 25 patients daily, enhancing patient assessment processes.
- Executed clinical reminders and documentation using approved tools and templates, achieving 100% compliance with agency protocols.
- Collected and documented patient health histories, chief complaints, and medication lists with 99% accuracy, supporting timely provider decision-making.
- Reported health-related conditions impacting patient outcomes, enabling early detection in 10 to 15% of cases.
- Followed standardized treatment and follow-up protocols, improving continuity of care and reducing missed follow-ups by 20% through accurate documentation and communication.
Senior Medical Representative
2 Years 1 Month- Executed 12 strategic sales plans to optimize product distribution in targeted healthcare sectors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement effective treatment plans, improving patient care outcomes.
Independent Duty Corpsman
1 Year- Trained 16 junior personnel on critical medical protocols and equipment usage, fostering resulting in 42 successful resuscitations.
- Developed 56 remediation strategies to address identified environmental hazards decreasing medical mishaps by 19 percent.
- Conducted 12 environmental assessments to monitor compliance in regulation with the Joint Commission.
- Collaborated with three cross-functional teams to implement sustainable practices in austere environments, resulting in 3 successful medical evacuations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Technology
Associate of Science - Applied Health Studies
Skills
Suicide risk assessment
Clinical assessment
Counseling experience
Psychotherapy techniques
Treatment Planning
Crisis intervention
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Cardiac emergency response
Basic life support
Clinical procedures expertise
Expert in bedside clinical procedures
Accomplishments
- Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2)
- Navy Marine Corps achievement Medal (7)
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal (7)
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Timeline
Intermediate Care Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Outpatient Clinician
NMRTC Bremerton Urgent Care Clinic
05.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Independent Medical Provider
USS Nevada
10.2022 - 04.2024Read More
Division Leading Petty Officer
NMRTC Great Lakes
12.2018 - 09.2022Read More
Senior Medical Representative
SEAL Team THREE
10.2016 - 11.2018Read More
Independent Duty Corpsman
NMRTU Diego Garcia
08.2015 - 08.2016Read More
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Science from Applied Health Studies
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Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Science from Health Services Technology
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