Cody Wilt
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Current ASN student with a strong desire to apply acquired skills and expand knowledge in pursuit of becoming an Emergency Department Registered Nurse. Demonstrated ability to stay calm and composed in high-pressure situations. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals. Committed to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of those served.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician – Specialist
UPMC West Shore
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
Municipal Police Officer
Swatara Township Police Department
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Performs basic first aid and CPR/AED in a first-on-scene capacity as a police officer
- Assesses and rendered life-sustaining care to patients upon arrival at scenes of motor vehicle accidents, assaults, and other emergencies, until other medical entities arrive
- Perform several administrative tasks to ensure the timely movement of the criminal justice system
- Facilitates effective communication between patients, families, officers, and other responders who are involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care
- Trained 6 new officers in both policy and procedure as a field training officer
Municipal Police Officer
Lewistown Borough Police Department
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
General Contractor
Eric Williams Builders
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Compiling work orders and purchasing materials needed for several job sites
- Utilized various tools and techniques to ensure the timely completion of contracts
- Work on various projects as a member of a team
- Condensed work orders into larger products and applied different purchasing options to save the company money
Special Operations Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Served as a team medic with multiple certifications in tactical field medicine including DMOC and TCCC
- Have performed complex medical procedures in a combat environment
- Delegated tasks effectively across a team of twelve members under austere conditions
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph’s University
Lancaster, PA05.2025
Municipal Police Academy Certification -
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA12.2016
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Self-directing
- Flexibility within job function
- Proven capacity to work under high stress
- Organization
- Ability to take direction
- Adaptability
- Basic life support
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- National Student Nurses Association
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Leadership Experience
- Team / Squad Leader, 2010-2014
- Platoon Sergeant, 2013
- Dean’s List, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, 2023
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Clinical Rotations
● Medical-Surgical: Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, PA 50 Hours | Penn State Lancaster Medical Center 60 hours ● Obstetrics/Maternity: Well Span Good Samaritan, Lebanon, PA 50 Hours ● Pediatrics: Pediatric Specialty Care, Lancaster PA 10 Hours ● Psychiatric/ Mental Health: Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Harrisburg, PA 60 Hours ●
Timeline
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician – Specialist
UPMC West Shore
06.2023 - Current
Municipal Police Officer
Swatara Township Police Department
01.2018 - 01.2023
Municipal Police Officer
Lewistown Borough Police Department
05.2017 - 01.2018
General Contractor
Eric Williams Builders
02.2015 - 01.2017
Special Operations Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2010 - 01.2015
Municipal Police Academy Certification -
Mansfield University
- First Aid Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph’s University
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