Employment Details
Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
Patient Care Technician
The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center
Bethesda, MD
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Achieved NIH Director’s Award for 2014 & 2015 for effective care of Ebola patients and operational efforts during the crisis.
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Consistently worked beyond daily requirements as a patient care technician, developed a dynamic inventory management system and digital database ensuring in-stock requirements were perpetually met on critical medical equipment during the Ebola crisis.
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Delivered care to Ebola patients and provided hands-on assistance to nurses. Served as a WatSan to ensure all medical staff donned disposable gear before entering or leaving the patient room and led proper sanitation of reusable gear.
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While in float pool, covered units such as MedSurg, Oncology, ICU, Pediatrics, Psych, and more.
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Delivered excellent service to patients or support to nurses by expertly managing patient care, phlebotomy, IV insertion, inventory management, and administrative operations.
Jan 1996 - Dec 2003
Retail Store Management
Pier One Imports, American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, GameStop
Multiple Locations
Award winning store manager with multiple retail organizations for sales, proper inventory and profit/loss management, staff development and tracking, established/maintained training and development programs for up to 50 employees, created staff sales incentive programs, ensured excellent marketing and sales promotion, developed a sales tracking system for sales associates that was eventually utilized by a company with over 1500 stores.
Jan 2004 - Oct 2010
Account Manager/General Manager
Grainger, 84 Lumber
Multiple Locations
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Grainger Industrial Supply
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Grew account base from 25 to 150 accounts in a new market while maintaining above goal profit margins, increased sales with account penetration, new account acquisition, inventory solution programs, and green energy projects.
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84 Lumber
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Responsible for hiring and development of sales and management team, managed a $2 million inventory in a highly competitive, price driven lumber market, personally responsible for accounts payables and receivables for over 250 active accounts, blueprint take-offs, and full project bidding, logistics and shipping of materials to job sites, delegation of yard management and necessary tasks to foreman and staff.
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Clinical Nurse, Multi-Trauma IMC
University of Maryland Medical Center, Shock Trauma
Baltimore, MD
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Worked on the Multi-Trauma IMC for a total of 14 months as a student and licensed nurse.
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Provided interdisciplinary care to sick patients with multiple trauma, severe single system injury, organ dysfunction, and extensive soft tissue injury.
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Oversaw routine operations, such as continuous EKG, hemodynamic, SPO2, respiratory and pressure monitoring, IV placement, blood draws, medication administration, bladder scans, Doppler pulse recording, trach care/suctioning, and extensive medical documentation for patients on the 12-bed unit.
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Selected out of a class of 80 students to be admitted into the Clinical Scholars Program after a challenging selection process and worked on the IMC unit as a student nurse for the final semester practicum
Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
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Conducted pre-procedure patient screening and health evaluation, including assessing and educating scheduled patients for the procedure.
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Delivered hands-on direct patient support by consolidating the nursing process, such as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while overseeing clinical procedures and documents.
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Administered medications during invasive and non-invasive procedures and delivered appropriate drug and therapeutic interventions during emergencies.
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Reported to the physician about patient's status, provided optimal recommendations on patients' comfort, and delivered post-procedure assessment and care after examining.
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Ensured a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff while accurately utilizing assigned equipment, conducting quality control checks, executing day-to-day inventory checks, and maintaining required documentation.
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Delivered impactful orientation, training, and in-service education to personnel/students assigned to the division and held in-service sessions, such as I.V. care, CPR, and code management.
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Assessed detailed investigational device and drug therapy through patient observation and data collection during Gastroenterology procedures while following research protocols.
Nov 2007 - Dec 2020
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
Multiple Locations
While stationed stateside:
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My primary role was managing patient care, process improvement, staff/clinic oversight, and managing all departments, including physician offices, dental offices, laboratory, vaccination office, and records management.
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Managed the medical department and improved medical readiness for over 750 sailors and marines from 60% to 99% prior to deployment to Afghanistan.
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Instructor. TCCC is developed by the U.S. Department of Defense Defense Health Agency (DHA) Joint Trauma System to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.
While forward deployed to Afghanistan:
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Maintained medical supply and medication inventory of medical tent and vehicles for patrols and inspected patrol base for preventative medicine, including food areas, bathrooms, showers, and living areas.
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Performed 3500 hours of patrols, treated multiple civilian and military patients for minor and major injuries and maintained medical inventory in vehicles and the aid station at our patrol base.
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Worked three weeks in the Level 1 trauma center at Camp Bastion Hospital, Helmand, Afghanistan for training; directly assisted with the resuscitation, stabilization, and monitoring of incoming injured patients.
Medals Received:
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Purple Heart recipient for injuries received while in Afghanistan.
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Recipient of two Navy and Marine Corps Service Achievement Medals for outstanding accomplishments while on duty.
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Recipient of the Navy Unit Commendation for our battalion’s exceptional performance in Afghanistan.
Sep 2022 - Present
Oncology Nurse
Trusted Health
Los Angeles, CA
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Management of patient care, administering chemotherapy, blood transfusion, and/or immunotherapy.
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Responsible for maintaining inventory of medical supplies and medications.
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In consultation with physicians and specialists, develop treatment plans for patients, formulating goal-directed plan of care and establish treatment priorities based on patient needs and the availability of resources.
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Capable educator, providing education to patients and family members to ensure the best treatment experience and outcomes.
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Patient advocate, providing support and guidance throughout a patient's treatment, linking patients and their families to healthcare services and communicate with the doctors and other members of staff on behalf of the patient.
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AHA BLS Certification. Licensed in California, #95289432, & Compact States, Maryland #R226115
Jun 2020 - Present
Founder & Board President
Continue To Serve
Nationwide
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Performing a wide range of day-to-day operations, such as fundraising/financial management, personnel management, web design/development, event planning/organization, and recruitment with the purpose of educating, empowering, and engaging veterans in the activism space.
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Facilitating multiple civil rights organizations in Washington, D.C. by delivering top-notch workforce, materials, logistics, construction, medical, and security assistance and services.
Oct 2017 - Present
Owner, Integrative Health & Wellness Coach
Infinite Health
Remote
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Improved client’s health and wellness by creating customized and sustainable nutrition, fitness, and mental health plans.
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Involved program development, budgeting, marketing, and web/app development to attain optimal outcomes for clients and business growth, including collaborative events and designed content in coordination with local coaches.
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Contributed to customer improvement and behavior changes by creating client goals with routine follow-up, conducting customer workout sessions, and leveraging motivational resources.