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William Meade

Portsmouth,Virginia

Summary

Enthusiastic Navy Corpsman, motivated to work with patients, families, and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable, and collaborative professional, successful in devising and satisfying solutions to complex problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Urology Technician

Navy
09.2017 - Current
  • As a Urology technician I have helped on average 18000 beneficiaries per year at Naval Hospital Portsmouth
  • While helping 7 Urologist with vasectomies, Cystoscopies, Trus biopsies, and many other clinic procedures
  • Aslo assised with 1000 urologic surgeries, 100 general surgeries, and 50 GYN surgeries to include C-sections.
  • Currently supervise and manage the daily tasks and schedule for 20 Navy Corpsman.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
  • Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
  • Monitored patients during surgeries and identified specific response patterns.
  • Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
  • Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
  • Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.

Surgical Technologist

United States Navy, USN
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Assisted surgeons with surgery, along with doing patient procedures, scheduling patient appointments.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements..
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.


  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.


Sales Associate

Kmart
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assis customers with purchasing large electronics, also asst customera with any questions and concerns they had about items
  • Also helped restock and unload trucks
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Associate

Walmart
06.2014 - 11.2015
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Provided product price information to customers.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on customer service strategies and techniques.

Team Leader

McDonald's Restaurant
04.2013 - 05.2014
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Education

Biology -

West Georgia University
Carrollton, GA

Biology -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Scheduling
  • Counseling
  • Microsoft office
  • Leadership Experience
  • Documentation
  • Active listening
  • Computer literacy
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Stress management
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Critical thinking aptitude
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Time management capabilities
  • Motivation and initiative
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Patient care excellence
  • Strong Work Ethics
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Organization
  • Decision-Making
  • Supply Management
  • Emergency Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Education

Languages

English

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Urology Technician

Navy
09.2017 - Current

Surgical Technologist

United States Navy, USN
09.2017 - 12.2022

Sales Associate

Kmart
05.2015 - 01.2016

Associate

Walmart
06.2014 - 11.2015

Team Leader

McDonald's Restaurant
04.2013 - 05.2014

Biology -

West Georgia University

Biology -

Old Dominion University

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