Ashley Alvarado

Work History

Air Force Accession Center (AFAC)

06.2019 - Current

Oversaw team of six medical standards experts, managing Basic Military Training waiver program and enforcing accession medical standards.
Maintained strategic partnerships with Chief Medical Officers at 65 Military Entrance Processing Stations, liaising with 3,100 recruiters for medical oversight of 16,000 accessions annually.
Enforced medical standards by overseeing 21,100 waiver requests, reversing 13,900 MEPS decisions to achieve 66% approval rate, crucial for AFAC total force goal of 34,800 accessions.
Expedited 1,100 Basic Military Training cases, waiving 836 to deliver essential personnel and prevent $22.6 million loss in training funds.
Coordinated HVAC repairs within three days to resolve facility issues, ensuring safe environment for 11 staff and maintaining operational workload at 70%.
Led Directorate Morale Committee to organize five fundraisers, raising $3,000 for holiday events and enhancing camaraderie among 68 members and families.

Brooke Army Medical Center

06.2017 - 05.2019

Delivered nursing care for 18-bed Medical ICU at largest CONUS Level 1 Trauma Center with 1.8K annual admissions.
Served as Interim Non-Commission Officer In-Charge for one month, leading 88 personnel and managing $3.2M in assets while meeting 52 leadership taskers and reducing equipment costs by $72K.
Directed 83 shifts with four team members, overseeing care for 231 patients and managing $2.5M in services, playing a key role in winning Nursing Team's 2nd Quarter award.
Managed unit Competency Assessment program; audited 88 folders and corrected 93 discrepancies to achieve compliance from 85% to 100%.
Governed infection control program; conducted 28 hand-washing surveys and trained 65 personnel, increasing compliance by 25%.
Lead technician during 12 code blue events, managing ventilations and vital signs, which resulted in stabilization and transfer of patients, saving 11 lives.
Facilitated first-ever joint Medic Up event; led 24 training sessions, certified 2.4K items, resulting on 14 silver and two gold badges earned within one month, surpassing Group average by over 50%.

Brooke Army Medical Center

01.2015 - 05.2017

Managed clinic operations for four technicians and seven surgeons, serving 240K beneficiaries in a level 1 trauma center.
Reviewed craniofacial records for 250 cases and successfully re-established 150 patient opening100 new appointment slots for ongoing patient care.
Led laser clinic project, ensuring timely installation of $120K worth of furniture and equipment.
Developed breast implant tracking system, enhancing ordering accuracy to 98% and safeguarding $450K in 2016.
Coordinated JBSA Retiree Day, effectively engaging with 25K beneficiaries promoting awareness of available resources.

Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMR

01.2011 - 12.2014

Managed $45K budget for Medical Operation Stability course and coordinated travel logistics for providers.
Coordinated C4 course activities by securing availability of tools and equipment. Ensured operational success for 34 staff through effective resource management.
Co-authored Joint Medical Managers Course by updating 56 curriculum lectures.
Trained 70 officers on Joint Operation Planning Process, fulfilling DoD requirements.
Instructed1,000 medical officers from Tri-Service and Allied forces using combat medicine expertise.