Tantia Maragh
Military Corpsman
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Caring Corpsman with superior work ethic and sense of responsibility. Offering 8-years background in administering first aid and assisting with physical examinations and assessments. Adept at providing nursing care to over 1500 individuals on weekly basis. Knowledgeable of administrative procedures, emergency treatments and medical equipment maintenance processes.Well-versed in communicating complex concepts to patients while maintaining structure and organization in high-pressure situations. Eager to foster corporate mission through hard work and commitment to patient care. Skilled Hospital Corpsman offering 4 years of military medical experience, as well as expertise in vaccinations, blood draws and emergency care. Proven success managing emergent situations and utilizing critical thinking to manage unexpected conditions. Focused professional skilled in stabilizing and assessing patients in emergency situations. Adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to diagnose and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, emergency personnel and medical staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Navy Corpsman
US Navy
09.2020 - Current
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Educated patients on preventative healthcare measures, contributing to overall community wellbeing.
- Reduced recovery time with compassionate post-operative care and timely wound management.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
- Championed mental health initiatives within the unit, advocating for resources and support programs for service members in need.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local healthcare providers, facilitating seamless referral processes for specialized care services.
- Expedited diagnosis by skillfully performing laboratory tests and accurately interpreting results.
- Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
Home Health Aide
MOM AND POPS HOME CARE
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2026
No Degree - Combat Medicine
Navy Medicine Support Center
San Antonio, TX03.2021
High School Diploma -
CAMPERDOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Kingston Jamaica06.2016
Skills
- Patient Care Quality
- Hospice and palliative care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Surgical Preparation
- Administering Medications
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Patient Care
- CPR/AED
- Medical office administration
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 120 staff members.
- Awarded a NAM (Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal)
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Navy Corpsman
US Navy
09.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
MOM AND POPS HOME CARE
05.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Keiser University
No Degree - Combat Medicine
Navy Medicine Support Center
High School Diploma -
CAMPERDOWN HIGH SCHOOL
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