Jul 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

Jun 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

Jan 2016 – Jun 2016 · 5 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area

May 2015 – Jan 2016 · 8 mos

Nov 2012 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Jan 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 · 3 yrs · United States

May 2006 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Strategically incorporated multiple tools and techniques for effective classroom instruction including hands-on practical exercises, multi-media materials, and past real-world experiences to ensure an enriched and comprehensive training experience for participants. Completed, instructed and trained Emergency Surgical Procedure Training (Live Tissue Training).
• Planned, developed, coordinated, and implemented instruction courses in various medical subjects including but not limited to Pre-Deployment Medical Preparation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Combat Medical Advanced Skills Training (CMAST), and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3) Courses.
• Maintained proficiency in Army Medical Department (AMEDD) regulations, procedures, requirements, and maintained up-to-date C & S Instructor credentials.
• Maintained personal competency and registration in all required National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic requirements; American Heart Association credentials and Basic Trauma Life Support certification. Consistently, conducted informal evaluations of student / instructor performance, prepared, analyzed and implemented action on performance critiques constructively for student/instructor benefit. Researched, developed, and conducted instruction of Psychological Emergencies, ensuring current events and the latest medical/psychological advances were included.
• Developed and instructed courses to personnel as well as government employees to include Basic, Advanced, and Brigade Combat Trauma Team Training (BCT3) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses in varying course lengths.

Nov 2005 – May 2006 · 6 mos

• - Trauma Registered Nurse in a level II Emergency Department serving in direct support of the 3rd Infantry Division (MECH), Rapid Deployment Force. Provided emergent, urgent, and non-urgent care to eligible beneficiaries, numbering greater than 3,000 a month. Planned, coordinated, implemented ongoing functional quality management activities and their integration, as appropriate, into the organizational Quality Improvement/Performance Assurance (QA/PI) Program. Assessed and evaluated care to ensure quality patient care across the life span. Ensured that care was rendered in accordance with directives from higher headquarters, accreditation agencies, governing, regulations and department policies. Provided oversight of and participated in the peer review process.

Sep 2003 – Nov 2005 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Effectively and efficiently provided emergency medical services to include multiple Mass Causalities, Trauma, Triage and Clinics in Combat Zones.
• Assessed and prioritized casualties according to severity, determined requirements for and administered appropriate treatment, and assist with Triage of mass casualties.
• Performed medication and IV fluid administration, stabilized and transported patients via flight (Medevac in Combat Zone) to appropriate facilities for emergency treatment and recovery care.
• Measured and recorded Vital Signs; perform Medical-Surgical Asepsis, Codes (Cardiac and respiratory Arrest), Infection Control, CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Therapy. Performed patient assessments, controlled bleeding, and administered care for patients with shock. Immobilized Orthopedic injuries, administered Immunizations and Injections, initiated and maintained Intravenous Therapy, and managed patients with Artificial Airways.

Sep 2002 – Sep 2003 · 1 yr

May 1993 – Sep 2002 · 9 yrs 4 mos

Jul 1988 – Jul 1998 · 10 yrs