John Kelliher
516 Lanesborough Dr,SC
Summary
Dynamic Combat Medic with extensive experience in the US Army in both austere and clinical environments in field units and medical research units excelling in casualty triage and tactical combat care. Proven track record in managing medical readiness for over 500 personnel and maintaining accountability for $14 million in equipment. Strong collaborator with exceptional inventory management skills, ensuring optimal patient care in diverse environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Medic
US Army
Natick, MA
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw facilitation of 500+ medical clearances for human research volunteers, ensuring participant health and safety for medical studies.
- Delivered comprehensive medical support as primary provider in diverse austere and clinical settings.
- Coordinated medical readiness evaluations and maintained accurate status records for unit personnel.
- Delivered medical guidance and enforced adherence to protocols in high-altitude, subterranean, extreme heat, and arctic environments.
- Lead training to volunteers to prepare them for the Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) best medic competition, resulting in them placing first.
- Assisted in providing American Red Cross CPR/AED/BLS classes to over 100 personnel.
Combat Medic
US Army
Fort Drum, NY
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivered emergency medical care in both austere and clinical environments to stabilize injured personnel.
- Executed comprehensive evaluations of injuries and illnesses to establish effective treatment protocols.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient transfer and ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured medical deployability readiness for over 500 personnel as a unit MOD administrator
- Provided streamlined SRP for soldiers throughout the combat brigade.
- Maintained accountability of over 14 million dollars worth of equipment and managed supply orders to supplement delinquencies.
- Provided tactical medical advice to leadership directly influencing unit tactical medical decisions.
- Trained and certified over 300 personnel as effective Combat Lifesavers (CLS).
- Managed medical coverage coordination for live fire exercises involving ground and aviation combat teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
White Knoll High School
Lexington, SC05.2019
Skills
- Casualty triage
- Tactical combat casualty care
- Vital signs
- Hemorrhage control
- Microsoft programs
- Nationally registered EMT
- Inventory management
Affiliations
US Army
Certification
- NREMT
- BLS
- CPR/AED
Internships
March 2026 - April 2026
Participated in a 7 week internship at Prisma Health Richland with rotations on the 7th floor, STICU, and the ED to gain knowledge and familiarity about the hospitals policies/equipment.
Timeline
Combat Medic
US Army
10.2024 - Current
Combat Medic
US Army
03.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
White Knoll High School