Austin Edgemon
Ozark,MO
Summary
Combat Medic with over 4 years of experience in Army ER and clinic settings. Currently serving with unit that performs emergency mass decontamination. Comfortable in high-stress emergency situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Medic (68W)
Army National Gaurd
Springfield, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Works in Casualty Collection Point in mass decontamination of patients.
- Triages large numbers of patients
- Performs life saving measures such as tourniquets and chest seals in CCP
- Wears PAPR and other protective equipment for long periods of time.
- Safely moves patients by litter or spineboard to decontamination line.
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea And Fort Riley, Kansas
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses, laceration repair with sutures, glue or staples, IV and IO access, collecting blood/urine samples.
- Assisted with performing procedures such as chest tubes, setting broken bones, administration of IV medication.
- Safely moved patients from point of incident to stretcher, from bed to bed, and between departments of the hospital.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Worked in protective gear such N95 during initial COVID-19 outbreak in Korea.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Newton High School
Granby, MO05.2016
Skills
- Prehospital Care
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Airway Management
- Multi-Patient Triage
Certification
- National EMS Certification
- CPR
- HAZMAT Awareness
- HAZMAT Operations
Timeline
Combat Medic (68W)
Army National Gaurd
01.2023 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army
01.2019 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
East Newton High School