Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Tactical Combat Causality Care Instructor
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Ephesian Walker

Scott Air Force Base,IL

Summary

Driven Aeromedical and Aerospace Medical Technician with proven expertise in Tactical Combat Casulity care and strong communication skills, honed over years with the United States Air Force. Excelled in high-stakes environments, significantly enhancing patient care and mission success through critical decision-making and effective team collaboration. Demonstrated exceptional ability in patient triage and in-flight care, ensuring safety and efficiency in medical evacuations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aeromedical Evacuation Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - Current

Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients experiencing varying medical emergencies.

  • Enhanced patient care by providing advanced life support during aeromedical evacuations.
  • Maintained strict adherence to flight safety regulations and protocols, reducing the risk of incidents or accidents.
  • Conducted pre-flight checks on all equipment, including stretchers, ventilators, and oxygen supplies, guaranteeing readiness for each mission.
  • Developed action plans upon arrival on-site, determining triage order and providing individualized care with situational awareness and caution.
  • Contributed to overall mission success by maintaining detailed records of patient assessments, interventions, and treatments provided during flights.
  • Collaborated with flight medical teams to develop efficient evacuation plans for critically ill or injured patients.
  • Ensured safety and comfort of patients during transport by closely monitoring their vital signs and medical conditions.
  • Provided expert medical care during critical situations by effectively applying advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Participated in regular training exercises to maintain proficiency in emergency medical techniques and aviation protocols.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
  • Collaborated closely with flight crews to ensure seamless execution of aeromedical evacuation missions, ultimately enhancing the overall effectiveness of the operation.
  • Streamlined medical evacuations for wounded soldiers, resulting in faster transport to higher-level care facilities.
  • Led training exercises simulating real-world scenarios, preparing personnel for successful deployments in various environments.
  • Utilized advanced technology platforms to enhance situational awareness and support decision-making processes during missions.

Aerospace Medical Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Educated patients about treatments, medications and home care for conditions.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Troy University
Troy, AL
06.2026

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06.2024

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Geriatric Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Airway Management
  • Wound Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Pediatric Care
  • Obstetric Care
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Aircraft Safety Procedures
  • In-flight Patient Care
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bleeding control
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Triage
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Mentoring abilities
  • Aircraft Systems Knowledge
  • Medical Evacuation Procedures
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Understanding of learning styles

Accomplishments

    THE AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL

    Senior Airman Ephesian Walker distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Standardization and Evaluation Liaison Officer and Flight Instructor while assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 18th Operations Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. During this period, Airman Walker accrued 473 flight hours, directed thirty five missions, airlifting 112 patients across the Indo Pacific. He oversaw the unit’s publication program, maintained 127 devices worth sixty two thousand dollars, ensuring regulation access for all flyers. Additionally, he dedicated fifty-eight hours and certified 232 training requirements for thirteen flyers, affirming his Distinguished Graduate Flight Instructor award. Moreover, as lead medic for Exercise BALIKATAN 2022, he taught mass casualty evacuation skills to sixty six joint medical professionals, boosting international relations with the Philippine Air Force. Finally, for his efforts Airman Walker was coined by the 18th Wing Commander as the Airman of the Week, was awarded the squadron’s Enlisted Instructor of the Quarter and Airman of the Quarter twice, ultimately earning the Squadron Enlisted Warrior of the Year 2022 and Airman of the Year 2023


Languages

French
Limited Working

Certification

Flight Instructor

Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Tactical Combat Causality Care Instructor

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Joint Trauma System (JTS) to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.  TCCC prehospital battlefield care is divided into 3 phases: Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC) and Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC).

Educated military and allied forces on the three critical phases of TCCC: Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), and Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC); instructed personnel, conducted numerous scenario-based exercises, and enhanced overall medical response readiness across diverse operational environments.

Timeline

Aeromedical Evacuation Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - Current

Aerospace Medical Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
02.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Troy University

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Community College of The Air Force
Ephesian Walker