Brandon Norbury
Saints Petersburg
Summary
Skilled Hospital Corpsman offering 10 years of military medical experience, as well as expertise in vaccinations, blood draws and emergency care. Proven success managing emergent situations and utilizing critical thinking to manage unexpected conditions. Administering medication and vaccinations, phlebotomy and emergent care. Well-versed in communicating complex concepts to patients while maintaining structure and organization in high-pressure situations. Eager to foster corporate mission through hard work and commitment to patient care. Experienced with facilitating basic life support.
Patient-focused Corpsman proudly offering top-notch Medical and administrative talents. Hardworking and dedicated professional dedicated to assisting physicians with examinations and treatments. First aid and CPR certified with ability to immobilize patients and administer drugs, orally or by injection. Caring Corpsman with superior work ethic and sense of responsibility. Offering 10-year background in administering first aid and assisting with physical examinations and assessments. Adept at providing nursing care to over 50-100 individuals on weekly basis. Knowledgeable of administrative procedures, emergency treatments and medical equipment maintenance processes. Helpful Patient Transporter with hands-on experience escorting patients throughout medical facilities. Patient-oriented and compassionate with strong attention to patient safety and care. Excellent bedside manner and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Direct Support Professional has lead me to a professional field of work where clients and staff can work side by side in a trusting environment. Working each day with clients with disabilities and assisting them with daily tasks creates the opportunity to better ourselves and clients lives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Austin's Place
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collaborated with peers and attended Inter Departmental meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues amongst other departments.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Transported sick and injured and conducted preliminary physical examinations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients as needed.
- Filled prescriptions and maintained pharmacy stock.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Deployed with 1st Marine, 25th Marines from JUN2019-JUN2020 for Pacific Sea Rotation.
- First responder to COVID-19 training precaution for Okinawa 3rd and 4th Marine division.
- Trained in combat, life savings techniques and conducting physical exams
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Deployed with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines from JAN2016-JUL2016 for Black Sea Rotation.
- Established great relations with Romanian Army, Bulgarian forces, Canadian Army, and British Navy.
- Performed transportation for joint forces of patients, real and training, on both land and air transport during up tempo scale across multiple field ops and joint exercises.
- Helped with hospitality and treatment of Romanian soldiers who lacked supplies and medical expertise with home remedies and personal supplies.
- Provided medical transport for emergent and non emergent patients to Romanian Hospital.
- Trained US Marines, US soldiers, and Romanian Soldiers basic Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
- Maintained Health and Comfort standards for barracks and living spaces to reduce ailments and increase cleanliness.
- Tested potable water sources in barracks under supervision of Preventive Medicine Tech for continual consumption.
- Assisted in maintaining physical fitness standards and lifting techniques for junior service members.
- Deployed with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines to Pacific Sea Rotation Aug2017-Feb2018.
- Established emergency transport routes from field operations and exercises to increase up tempo movements and decrease patient and casualty liability.
- Covered safety movements of battalion marines, supplies, and vehicles to and from Okinawa bases.
- Covered safety movement of battalion marines, supplies, vehicles from Okinawa to Mainland Japan.
- Trained Japanese forces and junior marines Tactical Combat Casualty Care basics to increase knowledge and communication across ranks and forces.
- Covered safety movements of battalion marines, supplies, and vehicles from Mainland Japan to South Korea.
- Trained Republic of Korea Marines, ROK marines, TCCC basics to increase morale and communications for joint exercises.
- Established ground and air Medical evacuation routes and procedures for USMC, US army, and ROK marine joint exercises.
- Completed Jungle Warfare Medical Training.
General Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws.
- Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients as needed.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Maintained treatment records and reports and cared for over 100-120 injured and sick individuals per week.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Tech High School
Erie, PA06.2011
Skills
- Vital signs management
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Emergency medical care
- Physician support
- IV fluid administration
- Medication Administration
- Specimen collection
- Aseptic guidelines
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical inventory management
- Equipment transport
- Hazardous waste management
- Patient Transport
- Safety protocols
- Adaptability
- Excellent work ethic
- Leadership
- Team building
- Self-motivated professional
- Basic Life Savers certified by Red Cross
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10-12 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Covid-19 protocols and precautions for incoming patients and battalions, foreign and domestic.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - 2012-current
- Tactical Combat Casualty Course Trained-2015- current
- Phlebotomist certified
- Nursing Administrative Desk Clerk
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Power Lifting
Lifting heavy weights gives me peace mind and increases physical and mental health. Hoping to reach higher Power Lifting weights for future competitions.
Exotic Pet enthusiast
Caring for Tarantulas, snakes, and reptiles is a new hobby that gives me a sense of rationalizing and decreasing fears with education.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Austin's Place
06.2021 - Current
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy
10.2018 - 06.2021
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
08.2015 - 09.2018
General Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
03.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Central Tech High School
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