Blake Postlethwait

Currently work as an instructor to help prior service obtain a combat medic license in two months within the Army. I have been a Combat Medic for 14 years. I have been in charge of operations to include: COVID testing and contact tracing, mass physical health assessments (500+ people in a day), and manager of a small clinic (10 person) daily for two years.

I am a course manager in charge of scheduling courses 2 years out, to include: making course and personnel schedules, contacting personnel, talking with multiple other states, and regular communications with Head Quarters at San Antonio, TX. I managed and scheduled up to 12 people for courses at any given time. During courses, I was in charge of 24 students and their files for auditees. I made schedule changes on the fly, as needed, to make accommodations of others due to staff shortages. I also managed ordering supplies for my company supplies, in excess of $500K per year. With ordering, I also wrote contracts for life cycle of equipment in excess of 100K.

• Served as a trusted advisor for unit leaders on healthcare-related matters, leveraging medical expertise to promote informed decision-making during critical situations.

• Conducted thorough patient interviews and assessments, ensuring accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for optimal recovery.
• Conducted comprehensive health screenings to identify and address potential health risks for military personnel.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for a more cohesive healthcare experience.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment, maintaining optimal levels for mission readiness.
• Managed staff and schedules in making sure all patients and staff were taken care of and seen in a timely manner and reviewed notes as a quality assurance person and supervisor simultaneously.

• Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall health and wellness among all 42 platoon members, implementing fitness programs and promoting preventive care strategies.
• Enhanced situational awareness during operations by regularly updating command staff on the status of casualty rates and available resources.
• Ensured timely treatment for injured soldiers, managing triage and prioritizing cases based on severity.
• Reduced response times in emergency and hazardous situations, streamlining communication between team members and command staff.

• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Monitored up to 64 patients as tech only tech on shift.