Highly motivated and committed Health Services Technician with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Enthusiastic Corpsman equipped with NREMT, BLS and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certifications and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of clinical procedures and customer service. Obtains additional training in patient care, pharmacy, laboratory and suicide first aid. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Harvey Point's healthcare workforce.
Skills
Pharmacy, Laboratory and Customer Records Management
Drug inventory management
Intramuscular and Intravenous Admixture Preparation
Phlebotomy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Documentation and reporting
Specimen collection and handling
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Drug Storage Procedures
Customer Service
IV Therapy
Work History
05/2021 to Current
Lab TechnicianAcadia Healthcare Inc. – Aberdeen, NJ,
Prepared and administered various vaccines tailored to receiving patients' medical readiness deployment requirements.
Assisted and took lead in conducting COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests via either rapid nasal swabs or collection of patient saliva for Active Duty members with intention of sustaining operational readiness amongst aviation, boat and base crew members. In addition, conducted HCG, Urinalysis, Mono and Strep A tests regularly for Active Duty Military Members.
Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Identified microorganisms present in urine samples and prepared complete urinalysis samples for Quest and Lab Corps contracted companies.
Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
Drew blood through venous puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis for patients' aviation flight physical, occupational medical surveillance and evaluation program, or as requested by said provider.
Oversaw items in inventory and ensured orders were placed prior to supplies diminishing.
Coordinated operations with secondary lab technicians to ensure lab and pharmacy operations may be effectively sustained simultaneously while the Pharmacist is out of office for extended periods of time. Thus, decreasing patient wait time by 50%.
10/2018 to Current
Pharmacy TechnicianAnimal Health International, Inc. – Clovis, NM,
Nominated as Coast Guard Pharmacy Technician of the year in 2019. Please see included designation letter for further information.
During early spring 2021, collaborated with an assigned Pharmaceutical team responding to a Greek Ship’s mayday as the ship's Captain’s health was declining due to complications of COVID-19. In collaboration, the team gathered and staged emergency prescription drugs, oxygen as well as other emergency supplies in pelican cases to be flown out by CG Base Elizabeth City Air Station, who successfully airdropped both cases at the ship’s location. Please see included email for additional information.
Maintained pharmaceutical inventory valued approximately at $1,265,089.12 USD to support US Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City Active, Retired and Dependent populations in addition to supporting controlled substances required for five afloat sickbays aboard Coast Guard Cutters.
Collaborated with 19 other Coast Guard clinics and sickbays (14 ashore and 5 afloat) to support Active Duty members' healthcare needs with pharmaceuticals by building and processing requested orders.
Spearheaded, maintained and organized the pharmacy's Control Substance Audit Boards to increase accuracy with speed and efficiency, thus decreasing excess time consumed by 44%.
Assisted in reconstituting Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and administration of 2,275 vaccines for Coast Guard Personnel, their dependents as well as retirees.
Volunteered 14 hours for Albemarle Regional Health Services in administrating Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to the civilian community.
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions and concerns from customers and healthcare providers.
Leads in filling, compounding and reconstituting of over 20 prescriptions daily.
Each month, a thorough audit of the Pharmacy’s Over the Counter, Prescription, Control medications as well as the night locker, Crash Cart and all medical kits for the Fire Department/Duty HS is conducted. After rotating out all expired/expiring with better quality medications, 315 prescription medications and 20 OTC medications are continuously ensured to have beyond 3 month expiration dates and are well within clinical standards. Following this policy integrates a guarantee that patients will promptly receive quality prescribed or OTC medication(s), generating increased customer satisfaction and compliancy.
03/2018 to Current
Health Services TechnicianEscambia County – Extension Services (Es) - Administration (Ad), FL,
Developed health plans for operational and support personnel to improve overall health and/or recover from injuries and illnesses.
Provided both emergency and clinical medical care to a variety of Coast Guard personnel by conducting verbal and physical exams to identify the most appropriate patient care to administer to each individual.
Recorded accurate patient medical histories with vital signs. If indicated, ensured each patient was up to date on physical hearing, visual acuity through ancillary testing.
Performed venipunctures to be submitted for disease detection, vaccinations for medical readiness and administered prescribed injections for medical treatment as well as procedures such as nail removal.
Ensures all documentation is maintained,current and accurate in physical patient medical records.
Assist providers in minor procedures to include wound packing, ophthalmic foreign body removal, nail extraction, and suture placement or removal.
Successfully clinically diagnosed appendicitis and pancreatitis cases to present to the on call provider. Under provider's direction, administered clinical patient care and proceeded to refer patients to higher level of care.
Record, document and disperse Heat Stress safety information to ensure that over 1,528 Coast Guard Personnel of Base Elizabeth City are aware of working safety precautions in their respective environments.
Assisted patients in completing necessary medical forms and documentation upon check-in.
Supported clinic staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Triage incoming phone calls and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
10/2017 to Current
Emergency Medical TechnicianUnited States Coast Guard – City, STATE,
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and manual vital sign equipment.
Competent in use of operative equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
Responds to an average of 2 Aviation Technical Training Center's pool dunker mishaps monthly, where occasionally students experience shallow water blackouts during training. On scene, each patient is treated for hypoxia, evaluated for additional symptoms and administered treatment as indicated.
While standing overnight duty, evaluated a severely distressed patient, quickly determined the patient to have acute appendicitis, and urgently coordinated transport to the local emergency room to receive higher level of medical care.
Education
Expected in
: Allied Health Science (No Degree) South University - Online; Savannah, GA, GPA:
Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Dean's List Semesters 1-2; 2013-2014
Expected in
: Diagnostic Imaging (No Degree) Bevill State Community College - Jasper, AL, GPA:
Dean's List Semester 2; 2011
Expected in
: Carbon Hill High School - Carbon Hill, AL GPA:
Certifications
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), United States Coast Guard - Jan 2020 - Current
DOD Pharmacy Technician, United States Coast Guard - Jun 2018 - Oct 2018 - Current
Health Services Technician, United States Coast Guard - Oct 2017- Mar 2018 - Current
EMT/ BLS - Certified Emergency Medical Technician, United States Coast Guard - Sep 2017- Oct 2017 - Current
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