Objective
Ordinary Seaman or Deckhand position aboard an offshore vessel.
Experience
Singing River Hospital - 2005-2006. Psychiatric Technician. Assisted nursing staff in providing safety and support; ensured medication compliance; facilitated groups.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - 2004-2005. General Vessel Assistant. Worked as an Ordinary Seaman and Wiper aboard NOAA research vessel Oregon II; maintained ship and it’s gear; as Medical Person in Charge, provided medical care to sick/injured crewmembers while at sea.
Dr. John Stoudenmire, PhD - 2003-2004. Office Manager. Received/directed phone calls; received patients for appointments; responsible for patient billing.
Southcentral Counseling Center, Crisis Treatment Center - 2000-2003. Clinical Associate. Provided crisis management; received and answered crisis calls.
U. S. Coast Guard, Air Station Port Angeles Medical Clinic - 1998-2000. Seaman. Screened and treated patients; assisted in minor surgeries; drew blood for labs; administered injections; responsible for medical billing.
U. S. Coast Guard, Station Quillayute River - 1996-1998. Seaman. Crewman on motor lifeboats and rigid hull inflatable boat; conducted search and rescue operations; provided emergency medical care; stood watch in communications room; answered distress calls.
Southcentral Counseling Center, Institutional Discharge Project - 1994-1996. Clinical Associate. Provided case management; developed treatment plans.
Volunteers of America, Adolescent Residential Center for Help (ARCH) Program - 1992-1994. Counselor I. Provided crisis management; facilitated groups.
Southcentral Counseling Center, Transitional Living Center - 1990-1992. Mental Health Worker. Provided crisis management; facilitated groups.
U. S. Army Reserves - 1986-1994. Medical Specialist. Screened patients; assisted with physical examinations; administered injections; drew blood for labs; took vital signs; maintained medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Alaska, Anchorage - 1994
Certification
Basic Life Support-Provider, MS Gulf Coast Community College - 2006
Medical Person in Charge (MPIC), NOAA - 2004
Diving Medical Technician, NOAA – 2004
Basic Safety Training, NOAA - 2004
Hazwoper, U. S. Coast Guard - 1999
Medical Specialist, U. S. Army - 1987
Skils
Experience standing watch on bridge and while in port; experience preparing, priming and painting ships and gear; experience with various power tools and equipment such as grinders, needle guns, drills, saws and dewatering pumps.
November 26, 2006
To whom it may concern,
I am writing in regards to the job vacancy posted on your website.
The skills and experience I can bring to your company will be an asset. I have three years of experience working as a crewman for the U. S. Coast Guard and NOAA . I have a current MMD. I have a current Basic Safety Training endorsement. I was the Medical Person in Charge and a Diver Medical Technician for NOAA. I work well in fast paced, high stress environments. I am in good physical condition able to work for extended periods of time without difficulty.
I am very interested in an interview at your earliest convenience. If I do not hear from you after one week, I hope you do not mind if I follow up with you. Thanks for your consideration.