Emalie Ruffy

Provided quality healthcare services and emotional support to all residents experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.

• Performed patient safety checks, obtained vitals, observed changes in behavior, and communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs every 90 minutes. Findings were documented and reported to staff members to establish patients' well-being.
• Obtained patient histories, vital signs, and status to determine medical needs and collaborated with physicians for medical control when needed.
• Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
• Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.

Provided both emergency and standard medical care to Army personnel with verbal and physical exams, appropriate treatment, and medical support for all operations and exercises.

• Collected critical patient medical information and details about current conditions, symptoms and complaints to develop health plans to improve overall health or recover from injuries and illnesses.
• Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections, diagnostic procedures, collected specimens, and administered as directed by physicians.
• Responded to emergencies with careful handling of patients from point of incident to Aid Station while monitoring vitals and providing treatment to reduce pain and risk of complications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents to safely administer and dispense medications in stressful field settings.
• Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness, and intelligence for superiors.