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Retired reservist with 31 years time in service with the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. Health care experience include 20 plus years as a field medic, licensed practical nurse, and registered nurse. Had previous experience as an infantryman, drill sergeant, and training management. Also had practical logistical experience.
25 years experience in healthcare with positions including nurse assistant, field medic, licensed practical nurse, and registered nurse. A rounded experience that includes clients age groups ranging from adolescents to the elderly. Achieved practical experience with pre-hospital care, medical-surgical care, oncology, and palliative care.
Military Experiences
Mar 2005 - Jun 2013
Medical Platoon Leader
Responsible for medical readiness of battalion personnel; trains, mentors, and manages the welfare of ten medical NCOs and 28 subordinate medics. Conducts medical tracking; manage emergency medical treatment under the supervision of battalion surgeon or physician assistant. Supervises maintenance of medical equipment sets, eight M997 ambulances, and other durable medical equipment in value of $2,000,000.
May 2008 - Dec 2009
SSA (Supply Support Activity) NCOIC
Supervise life support functions, container management, and sanitation services. Manages stocks of commodities. Liaison to contractors and unit contract representatives. Coordinates training, schedules, and saftey of ten subordinate personnel.
Sep 2004 - Mar 2005
Squad Leader
Responsible for training, mentorship, and morale of 2 team leaders and six riflemen. Conducted squad level tactics and basic/advanced rifle marksmanship training.
Jul 1991 - Sep 2004
Plans and Operations NCO
Served in the following positions: Line Drill Sergeant, Company Training NCO, Senior Drill Sergeant, Company First Sergeant. Earned honors of Company NCO of the Year and Drill Sergeant of the Year.
Deployments
(2 years, 4 months)Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Sep 2005 - Oct 2005
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Apr 2002 - Jun 2002
First Sergeant Course; Phase 1
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jul 2011
Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOLC); Bagram
Feb 2011
Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training;Camp Bullis, TX
Jun 2008 - Jul 2008
68W Pre-deployment Course; Camp bullis, TX
Jun 1983 - Jul 1993
Unit NBC Officer/NCO Course; FT Sill, OK
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
none
Additional Specialization(s)
1982
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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