Homero Pandula
Intermediate Care Technician at SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart AssociationNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Instructor
NAEMT FOUNDATIONApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
U.S. Coast GuardMar, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intermediate Care Technician
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Nov 2022 - Present
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U.S. Coast Guard
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Duty Corpsmen USCG Deployable Specialized Forces
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2022
-Attained vital signs, patient history, performed medical exams, and provided patient education using S.O.A.P format documentation.-Provided acute care and medical readiness screenings to eligible military service members, ensuring >95% deployable medical and operational readiness.-Ordered diagnostic imaging and lab procedures, wrote patient consults to specialty clinics, prescribed courses of treatment and medication to a client base of over 500. Consistently recognized by patients for hard work and outstanding customer service.-Maintained and tracked medical training and certification requirements for over 50 employees, increased training compliance from 75% to 98%, and 100% satisfaction rate.-Facilitated Basic Life Support and Tactical Combat Care classes to over 50 employees, averaging two to three classes each per year.-Managed and maintained organization supply with a budget of $200,000.-Assisted in COVID-19 vaccine evolutions, administering vaccines, conducting COVID-19 rapid tests daily daily, and managing contract tracing during a six month period in 2021.-Maintained Quality Assurance of clinic space and medical equipment ensuring inspection pass rate of 97% out of 100% and receiving a complete three year certification.-Implemented emergency airway management and heart monitoring policies for at scenes and during transport.-Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.-Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.-Saved over $50,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.-Created logs and spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Office 365 for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.-Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with patients, staff, and supervisors.-Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service. Show less
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Health Services Technician
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Mar 2018 - May 2020
Supervised and managed daily schedules for staff of over 25 military and five civilian personnel. Provided acute care and medical readiness screenings to over 1000 eligible military service members, assisted three physicians and three physician assistants in providing care and patient education to over 2000 beneficiaries.-Assisted with implementation of tracking system to capture 90% of medical notes from outside referral consultations resulting in decreased time spent by patients in clinic and dealing with insurance.-Assigned to patient administration in maintaining medical records for all immunizations, physical requirements, lab results, and referral consultations.-Assigned to oversee and manage lab and immunization departments with administering and processing orders daily to military and civilian personnel.-Managed team schedule and workflow between jobs.-Maintained credentialing and immunization logs for employees and providers.0Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.-Oriented and trained healthcare staff members.-Monitored status of individuals with chronic health concerns.-Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained a master calendar.-Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.-Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.-Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.-Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.-Administered medical care for a range of conditions and basic health concerns.-Filled prescriptions and maintained pharmacy stock.-Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations. Show less
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Active Duty
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Aug 2015 - Feb 2018
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Education
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University of Arizona
Bachelor’s of Science, Public Health -
Sunnyside High School
High School, General Studies