Rachel Nyquist
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant graduate with diverse medical and leadership experience in patient care. Seasoned Hospital Corpsman with over a decade of healthcare expertise, skilled at adapting to changing environments. Committed to leveraging skills and passion for healthcare to enhance patient-centered care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
02.2009 - 02.2016
- Provided leadership and delegation as the first line supervisor for 5 service members, maintaining their continuous training, mentorship, and administrative requirements.
- Ran the urgent care clinic seeing over 35 patients each morning before the regular clinical schedule, and assisted with over 800 oral maxillofacial surgeries.
- Entrusted with ensuring 3,600 service members were medically cleared for deployment in a short period of time.
- Front Desk Manager for an enlisted military clinic, providing efficient coordination in administrative functions and meeting quotas for required for deployment eligibility.
- Wrote the departmental SOP for surgical and sterilization procedures, and maintained the central sterilization room with zero discrepancies.
- Oversight of financial planning allocation with a $400,000 annual budget for supply ordering and maintenance in the oral maxillofacial surgery clinics.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated and taught Integrated Physiology cadaver lab for 30 undergraduate students.
- As the lead graduate teaching assistant, managed 4 undergraduate student assistants.
Medical Assistant-Emergency Medical Technician
Livingston Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed immunizations, viral swabbing, STI screening, and other medical testing.
- Maintained patient preparation, appointment scheduling and medical record upkeep.
Patient Care Technician
Bozeman Health Cardiology
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated patient rooming procedures for medical providers in patient care setting, providing efficient workflow.
- Responsible for placement and activation of cardiac monitor devices, obtaining EKGs, placing IVs, and patient preparation for nuclear stress studies.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, Illinois05.2025
Master of Science - Molecular Medicine
Montana State University
Bozeman, MontanaBachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana05.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Instructor
- Initiative
- Acute Illness Management
- Teamwork
- Cultural Competence
- Stress Management
- Minor Surgical Procedures
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certified; expires 12/27
- BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association)
- EMR: EPIC
- Mandated Reporter State of Illinois, DCFS
Accomplishments
- Military achievement: Selected for Petty Officer Second Class by the Navy Advancement Board for advancement among piers due to exceptional leadership and expertise.
- Awarded the Fleet Marine Force designation, demonstrating extensive training, knowledge and proficiency in medical support for Marines.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bozeman Health Cardiology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
01.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant-Emergency Medical Technician
Livingston Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
02.2009 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
Montana State University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
Master of Science - Molecular Medicine
Montana State University
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