Andrew Falk
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Hardworking 68W, EMT, and Non-Commission Officer in the United States Army with 5+ years of experience. A first line supervisor whom is the senior medical specialist in austerer environments and properly instructs up to 6 juniors in job competency, whilst simultaneously maintaining the readiness, records, and wellbeing of 150+ service members at any given time. Team player assists with outpatient and inpatient care and keeps health records up-to-date. Subject matter expert of proper sanitation procedures for food handling, water purification, cleanliness of living quarters, and latrine maintenance. Pays attention to detail and well-versed in treating wounds, administering vaccine shots and prescribing/administering medicine.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army Reserve
Anchorage, AK
05.2024 - Current
- Perform preventative health assessments, including immunizations and physicals, on service members in accordance with Army regulations.
- Provide aid on overseas missions in underdeveloped countries to the local populace and to United States service members.
- Instruct troops on basic medical aid procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid techniques.
- Administer intravenous fluids or injections when necessary to treat patients.
- Stock supplies and maintained an inventory of all medicines used during operations.
- Supervise junior medics assigned to my unit during field operations ensuring proper implementation of safety rules and regulations.
- Explain medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
Army Combat Medic & Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
Anchorage, AK
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided medical care to active duty service members, both foreign and domestic, in a myriad of austere environments.
- Coordinated with other medics to provide timely and effective triage and treatment for sick and wounded service members.
- Transported casualties to medical facilities using ground ambulances or helicopters.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment on a daily basis for at least 100 service members.
- Conducted health assessments on individuals prior to deployment into hazardous areas and reassessed.
- Implemented advanced trauma management techniques when necessary.
- Organized and managed medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations for at least 150 service members at any given time.
- Exercised high levels of maturity, experience, judgment and rapid critical thought to operational environments.
- Enforced the proper sanitation codes of all containers that held or served food and water, all field latrine locations & maintenance, and the living quarters of service members who resided in on post housing.
- Exhibited highly effective communication skills, both written and orally to senior leaders, directly enhancing decision-making, training and team leadership abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hayfield Secondary
Alexandria, VA06-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKSome College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
American Military University
Killeen, TXSkills
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Poison and Toxin Treatment
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Advanced Trauma Care
- Medical Documentation
- Field Sanitation
- CPR and AED Use
- Nutrition and Hydration Management
- Decontamination procedures
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army
- Awarded 4 Army Achievement Medals
- Awarded 1 Army Commendation Medal
Certification
- Earned Expert Field Medical Badge which is earned by less than 10% of personal who are 68W
- Field Sanitation Expert Certification
Languages
Japanese
Limited
Andrew M. Falk II
- Volunteered at multiple events in the last 6 months to help support those living with physical and mental disabilities including the Special Olympics.
Affiliations
- Student working to earn their AA in the next 3 months, and immediately enroll in a BA program the following semester.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army Reserve
05.2024 - Current
Army Combat Medic & Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
04.2019 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Hayfield Secondary
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of Alaska Anchorage
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
American Military University