Tyrion Smith
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Patient Care Technician and US Army veteran with extensive clinical experience in acute care and orthopedic environments. Proficient in bedside patient care, vital signs monitoring, and electronic medical record documentation. Specialized skills include casting, splinting, brace fitting, and post-operative care, complemented by strong phlebotomy abilities. Recognized for delivering compassionate care in high-pressure settings while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and comfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Saint Thomas West
Nashville, United States
03.2023 - Current
- Assist nurses with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Monitor vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Total Care (feeding, bathing, etc)
- Manage patients with mental health issues
- Provide direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Senior Patient Care Representative
Kinex Medical Company, Llc
Nashville, United States
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, hospital staff members and vendors.
- Explain why our equipment will be helpful in their recovery process
- Dispense and deliver equipment to patient
- Fit patient for equipment and demonstrate use/care of equipment to patient
- Collect payments
- Pick up equipment once use is suspended
Orthopedic Technician
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell North, United States
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintain the cast room and orthopedic equipment and devices
- Assist with the application and removal of fiberglass and plaster casts and perform other related duties
- Order supplies and maintain orthopedic instruments and equipment
- Prepare patients for application of orthopedic devices
- Apply/Remove plasters & fiberglass
- Dispense, apply, and adjust traction apparatus according to orthopedists' orders
- Instruct patients in simple care and upkeep of cast or equipment
Inbound Warehouse Associate
HP DAMCO Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Virginia
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed cycle counts of inventory according to predetermined schedule.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise in accordance with company policies.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to verify accuracy of quantity, quality, and size.
- Unloaded trucks and containers manually or using material handling equipment.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
Firewatch Officer
Advanced Research Tech
Norfolk, VA, Virginia
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Supervised maintenance crews performing repairs on any damaged firefighting equipment.
- Performed regular patrols on the site to check for potential hazards or suspicious activities.
- Investigated complaints regarding possible violations of safety regulations or policies.
- Reported any violations of safety regulations or policies to appropriate supervisors immediately upon discovery.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Orthopedic Technologies
US Army
San Antonio, TX12-2022
High school diploma -
Indian River High School
Chesapeake, VA06.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental health support
- Orthopedic aftercare (Casting/Splinting)
- Patient care and beside assistance
- ADLs
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Equipment fitting
- Medical records/billing
- Appointment scheduling
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Orthopedic Technologies
Militaryservice
United States Army at Fort Campbell
Specialist (E-4)
01/2020-03/2023
Secret Clearance
Top of my graduating class
4 Army Achievement Medals
Timeline
Senior Patient Care Representative
Kinex Medical Company, Llc
08.2023 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Saint Thomas West
03.2023 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
U.S. Army
01.2020 - 03.2023
Inbound Warehouse Associate
HP DAMCO Chesapeake
01.2019 - 11.2020
Firewatch Officer
Advanced Research Tech
10.2018 - 11.2020
Certificate of Completion - Orthopedic Technologies
US Army
High school diploma -
Indian River High School