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I joined the U.S. Army September 2009. I served for 4 years and deployed twice to Afghanistan. December 2013 I Honorably discharged. I began attending college at Penn State on my G.I. Bill in 2014. May 2018 I graduated with by Bachelors of Science in Bio Behavioral Health from Penn State. August 2018 I began Medical School at St James School of Medicine.
Military Experiences
May 2013 - Dec 2013
Squad Leader / Senior Platoon Medic
- Served in this position while deployed to Afghanistan
- Maintained 100% Accountability of $ 2,000,000 worth of Equipment
- Served as Truck Commander in Addition to Senior Medic
- Received 2 ARCOM's in this position
- Proposed and applied a new approach to clinical documentation which eventually became SOP
May 2012 - Aug 2013
Senior Platoon Medic
- Personally chosen by Commander for this position in QRF
- Served in this position in Garrison and Deployed to Afghanistan
- Served as Driver and Gunner in addition Senior Medic duties
- Received Hero Of The Battle citation from Commanding General
- Received 3 AAM's and GCM in this position
May 2010 - May 2012
Battalion Medic
- Served in this position Deployed to Afghanistan and in Garrison
- Worked in a Role 2 Battalion aid station in addition to Combat Patrols
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of clinical notes and trauma care
- Received 2 AAM's, 1 ARCOM, and CMB in this position.
Dec 2009 - Apr 2010
68w Student
- Received EMT Basic
- Became proficient in Pre Hospital Trauma Care
- Gained a basic understanding in Pharmacology
- Became proficient in Medical Documentation
Deployments
(1 year, 10 months)Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Senior Medic/Squad Leader - Served as the Senior Medic in the base QRF (Quick Reaction Force) platoon. In this position I conducted medical training, was in charge of the platoon's medical supplies, Rendering aid to casualties during engagements, and serving as driver and gunner when called upon. After promotion to SGT I became a Truck Commander.
May 2010 - May 2011
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Battalion Medic - Worked in a role 2 battalion aid station, side by side with an FST (Forward Surgical Team). I wrote clinical notes for Sick Call Patients, Assisted in Medical Evacuations, and participated in various Combat Patrols.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees