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I joined the military immediately following high school and became an Arabic Voice Interceptor/Linguist. After leaving the military, I went into healthcare, eventually becoming a nurse. I currently work in stroke research with novel studies for the prevention, treatment and recovery from stroke.
RN, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Critical Incident Stress Management certified (Basic and Peer-to-peer), formerly certified as a Basic EMT as well. Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Leader (currently expired).
Military Experiences
Jul 1996 - Mar 2000
Instructor/Writer
Served as a 98G Arabic instructor, as well as training NCO for the company, during this assignment.
Aug 1993 - Jul 1996
Nov 1989 - Aug 1993
Team Chief
Served as team chief for a radio direction finding team, including completing four NTC rotations and deployment to Saudi Arabia and Iraq for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Deployments
(1 year, 5 months)Jan 1991 - Apr 1991
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Performed voice interceptor duties and translation services during Operation Desert Storm.
Aug 1990 - Jan 1991
Saudi Arabia
Preparation for warfare, defense of Saudi Arabia. Served as translator for 1st Brigade, 24th INF during several movements and exercises.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Ended in Aug 1996
Basic Instructor
Certifications
May 1998
Advanced Instructor
Foreign Language Skills
Security Clearance
Prefer not to say
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees