Tommy Norman
Pikeville
Summary
- I’m a well-rounded individual with three years of progressive responsibilities to the U.S. Army.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Pikeville medical center
Pikeville
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Infantry Team Leader
US Army
Fort Benning
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted mission planning and rehearsals with subordinate soldiers to ensure successful completion of assigned missions.
- Led patrols through hostile territory while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols.
- Supervised training of foreign forces as part of internal defense efforts, strengthening knowledge, and abilities of many troops.
- Implemented land navigation skills in diverse environments to reach strategic objectives.
- Enforced regulations regarding discipline among subordinate soldiers ensuring good order and conduct.
- Operated communications equipment to ensure effective field communication.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of ambushes and raids against enemy forces.
- Oversaw realistic training and military education planning and administration.
- Practiced hand-to-hand combat techniques to prepare for close-quarters combat situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Ridge High School
Pikeville, Kentucky04-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Big Sandy Community And Technical Collage
Pikeville, KentuckySkills
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient charting
- Specimen collection
- EKG administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- CPR certification
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- CLS
Accomplishments
- Army good conduct medal
- Global war on terrorism
- Army service ribbon
- Army achievement medal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Pikeville medical center
10.2023 - Current
Infantry Team Leader
US Army
08.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
East Ridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Big Sandy Community And Technical Collage