SFC Andre Adams

Army | Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)

Dates of Service: Oct 1986 - Oct 2012

RETIRED

85% Complete

8 Endorsements

207 Contacts

Influence Score: 23,091
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I had a highly accomplished military career with a 26-year track record of innovation and success. I am detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in all aspects of healthcare management and military plans and operations. I have developed the skills and acquired the knowledge to ensure the highest level of competence, time management, confidentiality, and effective operations.

Military Experiences

Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

Medical NCOIC

Bayne-Jones ACH, SRMC, MEDCOM | Eglin AFB, FL

Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and training of three NCO and five junior enlisted Soldiers; facilitates sick call operations to the Ranger Training Battalion, consisting of three hundred permanent party Soldiers, and two hundred and fifty Ranger Students per month, with a patient census of over 500 a month. Supervises daily clinic operations that include administrative issues, supply ordering, immunizations, and sick call operations. Plans, develops and implements an executable Medical Protection System (MODS/MEDPROS) Training Program which includes MEDPROS Data Entr

Apr 2009 - Dec 2009

Retention NCO

Bayne-Jones ACH, SRMC, MEDCOM | Fort Johnson, LA

Served as the Retention NCO for the Bayne Army Community Hospital, DENTAC, VETCOM and Warrior Transition Battalion. Advises the Hospital Commander and Command Sergeant Major on current retention policies, regulations and status of their programs. Responsible for reviewing 4500 Soldiers records eligible for reenlistment and assisting them in selecting their best options for continued service Advise leaders on strength management matters to reinforce positive retention activities and programs and to recommend changes to areas that adversely affect retention

Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

Medical NCOIC

Bayne-Jones ACH, SRMC, MEDCOM | Fort Johnson, LA

Served as NOCIC of Department of Specialty Services, responsible for administration, supervision and training of fourteen Enlisted Soldiers, twenty-nine Officers, and thirty-two Civilian Staff members. Manages all aspects of Department of Specialty Services to include: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunizations, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Anesthesia, OB Gyn, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Ears, Nose and Throat Clinics. Develops implements and evaluates training and personnel requirements. Serves as Timecard Approver/Army Labor Cost Assignment Timekeeper in DIMHRSi

Mar 2007 - Apr 2008

Platoon Sergeant

1-72 AR, 1st BCT, 2nd ID, Eighth Army | Camp Casey, South Korea

Served as Medical Platoon Sergeant in a forward deployed combined arms battalion in Republic of Korea. Responsible for emergency treatment and evacuation of the sick and wounded. Responsible for the combat readiness, accountability, discipline, training, health and welfare of seven NCO and thirty-three junior enlisted soldiers. Responsible for sick call and medical readiness for over seven hundred and fifty Soldiers in the 1st and Seventy- Second Armor. Responsible for the medical sustainment of combat operations as well as provides instructions in all common and medical skills.

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Deployments

(8 months)

Oct 1994 - Dec 1994

Saudi Arabia

Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties. Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment. Interview patients and recording their medical histories. Take patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis. Keep health records and clinical files up-to-date.

Jun 1991 - Oct 1991

Southwest Asia