Sean Winther

Compassionate and highly motivated Veteran and new graduate Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in emergency medicine, EMS patient transport, prior EMT experience, and acute care clinical rotations. Brings a strong foundation of discipline, leadership, teamwork, and service while currently working as an Emergency Department Technician in a high-volume emergency department.

Senior Preceptorship – Emergency Department - San Mateo Medical Center - San Mateo, CA

(2026-04 - 2026-06)

• Completed 160+ hours in a high acuity Emergency Department under direct RN preceptor supervision
• Managed care for up to 4 patients per shift, including medical, psychiatric, and trauma presentations
• Performed rapid assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, EKG acquisition, wound care, documentation, and patient education
• Prioritized patient care, communicated changes in condition, and delivered SBAR handoffs to nursing staff

Additional Nursing Clinical Rotations – ICU, Pediatrics, Psychiatric, Geriatric, Medical-Surgical - De Anza College Nursing Program - Various Hospitals

(2024-09 - 2026-03)

• Completed 400+ hours of supervised direct patient care in various clinical settings
• Developed skills in patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, and cardiac monitoring
• Collaborated with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members while strengthening clinical judgment, communication, and prioritization skills

Emergency Department Technician - El Camino Health - Mountain View, CA

(2025-08)

• Support RNs and physicians in high-volume emergency department
• Perform EKGs, obtain vital signs, assist with splinting, wound care and patient transport
• Assist in the care of trauma and critically ill patients while maintaining patient safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support timely patient care

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Pro-Transport-1 - Santa Clara, CA

(2021-10 - 2022-06)

• Performed patient assessments and monitored vital signs
• Utilized safe patient handling and transfer techniques
• Communicated patient updates to nurses, physicians, and receiving facilities

Biomedical/Systems Engineer IV - NASA Exploration Medical Capabilities Project - Moffett Field, CA

(2007-01 - 2025-09)

• Supported development and testing of medical systems for spaceflight operations
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on safety, risk assessment and systems reliability
• Contributed to projects supporting experimentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Aviation Ordnance Technician - United States Marine Corps - MCAS Miramar

(1997 - 2000)

• Maintained, inspected, and loaded air to air and air to ground ordnance systems on F/A 18C Hornet aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and flight safety
• Performed munitions handling, weapons loading, and flight line operations in support of high tempo carrier and expeditionary flight operations
• Conducted troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational checks on aircraft weapons systems while adhering to strict safety and quality standards
• Collaborated with pilots, maintenance personnel, and ordinance teams to prepare aircraft for combat and training missions
• Supported carrier-based operations aboard USS Constellation (CV 64), contributing to successful deployment and mission execution
• Maintained accountability and security of classified, hazardous, and high-value ordinance in accordance with military regulations

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing - De Anza College (2026)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - San José State University (2028)