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VOLUNTEER
Professional Summary
Proven leader and follower, with the ability to enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being of others during operational and non-operational periods. Solutions-focused professional, offering extensive experience in leadership, mentorship, and functioning as an ambassador in various medical and military environments.  Equipped with excellent people skills and ability to communicate well and establish rapport with all levels of professionals to include military, civilian and foreign dignitaries. Proactive and energetic, with a strong commitment to excellence; known for solid organizational skills and ability to accomplish various administrative tasks while ensuring high level of performance. Familiar with mitigation, planning, preparedness, recovery and knowledgeable of different response areas in emergency situations.
Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to foster loyalty and teamwork

Proven leader and mentor

Experienced in critical thinking and problem-solving

Efficient in resource management

Competent in Microsoft Applications and Operating Systems

Work History
Volunteer, 07/2016 to Current
Team Rubicon – Los Angeles, CA
  • Operation Mother Road Greyshirt Volunteer, September 2016
  • Operation Firefall Greyshirt Volunteer/Core Ops Course, October 2016
  • Operation Missing Lynx Greyshirt Volunteer/ Sawyer 1 Class, November 2016
  • Salute To Service Gala Greyshirt Representative, November 2016




Critical Care Flight Commander/Deputy Squadron Commander/Educator, 04/2013 to 12/2015
United States Air Force – Travis Air Force Base, CA
  • Planned and directed 24/7 operations of three critical care units; supervised 120 personnel, executed $3.4 Million equipment/supply budget generating $18 Million in annual revenue.
  • Allocated assets for 12 programs; 575 members trained, 542 CEUs awarded, 98 new medics trained, and inspired two nurses to win at research symposium
  • Assisted with planning, implementation, and evaluation of base emergency preparedness exercises under authority of Inspector General (IG); provided on-site crucial feedback and timely input to After Action Reports as Wing Inspection Team (WIT) member
  • Enforced/maintained 21 members 100% ready rate; supported 2.1K hours for hurricane/real-world events, 11 deployed to AOR and all international taskings met.




Critical Care Nurse/Critical Care Emergency Response Officer, 04/2010 to 04/2013
United States Air Force – Landstuhl, Germany
  • Functioned as charge nurse and lead POC for visiting DVs. Enhanced alliances between military and foreign dignitaries. Briefed trauma and military capabilities to U.S. Diplomats, NGO's, celebrities, and leadership and successfully forged relations/ensured continued funding for medical and military processes.
  • Identified gaps in emergency medical and disaster response; prepared units for base level exercises and inspections; collaborated with Hospital Emergency Managers to initiate and evaluate exercises.
  • Mentored military/civilian nurses on medical and military topics; functioned as Ambassador for Association of Critical Care Nurses and assisted nurses in obtaining certification and performing evidence based practice. 
  • Developed Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation training platform; trained 13 Joint Force Personnel for DOD's sole Acute Lung Rescue Team and completed eight combat missions with 100% survival out of AOR.
  • Deployed to AFG as Joint Theater Trauma System (JTTS) Medevac Team Lead: led Joint Forces and educated 29 Medevac units/300 staff on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)/JTTS guidelines for a positive impact of 3.1K patients in AOR; SME to ISAF Medical Director for clinical outcomes of 120 pts/qtr
  • Deployed as Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) RN; completed 37 missions with a survival rate of >98%. Lead RN for Joint Task Force Aeromedical Evacuation Mission of Libyan Freedom Fighters.



Flight Commander/Operations Officer/NASA Med Response Lead Nurse, 10/2007 to 04/2010
United States Air Force – Edwards Air Force Base, CA
  • Directed a 26 member flight executing Flight Medicine, Occupational Health, and Optometry programs resulting in AFMC Team Aerospace Award; Deputy Commander and Operations Officer for 80 member/4 Flights.
  • Functioned as Deputy Team Chief for Field Triage Team; led members to respond during base exercises and three-real life aircraft mishaps. Provided crucial input to update Medical Contingency Response Plan and Base Contingency Emergency Management Plan.
  • Planned and conducted military and medical skills verification training for 200 personnel to ensure deployment readiness; innovatively created a Self Aid Buddy Care training plan and certified entire Medical Group in one day. 
  • Maintained medication, equipment, and supported training for 24/7 readiness of NASA med response as Lead Nurse. 



Critical Care/Med-Surg/PACU/OBGYN Registered Nurse, 08/1994 to 10/2007
United States Air Force – United States
  • Supervised 29 RNs and 12 EMTs while orchestrating bed status, and managing equipment and resources for a 10 bed Cardiothoracic ICU. 
  • Functioned as Interim Nurse Manager of Critical Care Air Transport Team Pilot Unit; coordinated deployment of six CCAT Teams and equipment to AOR, ensured training and readiness of 10 teams, and initiated data collection for Joint Theater Trauma System.
  • Deployed twice to Afghanistan and Iraq as CCATT RN; Transported 42 critical patients to higher echalon of care; Managed $400K of equipment and supplies, maintaining 24/7 readiness. 



Education
Master of Science: Health Science, Emergency and Disaster Management, 2013
Trident University - Cypress, CA
Graduated Suma Cum Laude

Air Command Staff College: Military Leadership and Strategy, 2012
Air University - Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 1994
Harding University - Searcy, AR
Graduated Cum Laude. Invited/joined Nursing Honors Society, Sigma Theta Tau.

Accomplishments
  • 2013 Gen George C. Kenney "Lessons Learned" USAFE nomination
  • 2012 Air Force Times Service Member of the Year, Runner-up
  • 2011 86 MDG AFMS Clinical Excellence Award, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, GE
  • 2009 Published in Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins "Critical Care Nursing" Textbook
  • 2007 Critical Care/Emergency Nurse of the Year, 59th Medical Wing, Lackland AFB, TX
  • 2007 Air Force Medical Service Service Critical Care/Emergency Care Nurse of the Year for AETC
  • 2005 American Association of Critical Care Nurses' Circle of Nursing Award-Excellence in Clinical Practice, Non-Traditional Setting

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Team Rubicon
  • United States Air Force

School Attended

  • Trident University
  • Air University
  • Harding University

Job Titles Held:

  • Volunteer
  • Critical Care Flight Commander/Deputy Squadron Commander/Educator
  • Critical Care Nurse/Critical Care Emergency Response Officer
  • Flight Commander/Operations Officer/NASA Med Response Lead Nurse
  • Critical Care/Med-Surg/PACU/OBGYN Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Health Science, Emergency and Disaster Management , 2013
    Air Command Staff College : Military Leadership and Strategy , 2012
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 1994

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