Currently tasked with the creation and production of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Medic Handbook
Produced 15 trauma protocols based on the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Committee of Tactical Combat Casualty Care recommendations for the Combat Paramedic/Provider.
Created an advisory board involving more than 20 contributors with experience spanning various SOF medical backgrounds
Coordinated virtual and in-person meetings with advisory board, successfully updating over 100 trauma and medical protocols.
Provided detailed project status updates to chain of command.
Collaborated with Knowledge Management to produce a SOF Medic certification storage database
RN, ED
South Lake Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Manages care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in the Emergency Department.
RN, ED
Travel Assignments
03.2019 - 08.2022
Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Managed the long-term care of the critically ill patient, to include administering and titrating critical IV drip medications, assessing changes, and reporting results to doctors.
Managed the care of critically injured trauma patients in level 2 trauma facilities as well as non-trauma facilities.
RN, ED
US Army
07.2021 - 01.2022
Sole RN in ED during the hours of 7pm-7am on 6 month deployment.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Trained and oversaw paramedics in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RN, ED
Orlando Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2020
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, thoracic trauma, and burns from various mechanisms.
Proficient in administering mass blood transfusions to the traumatically injured patient.
Assisted with the set-up and management of the REBOA device.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
A.S.N -
Lake Sumter State College
Clermont, Fl
B.S.N - undefined
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Fl
Skills
Project development
Product improvement strategies
Collaboration and Teamwork
Emergency and Trauma care
Performance in high-demand, fast-paced environments
Ops Warrant Officer/Deputy Commander Advisor (WO1) at NATO Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM)Ops Warrant Officer/Deputy Commander Advisor (WO1) at NATO Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM)