Joshua Kooi
Iowa National Guard
Iowa City,IA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Nursing Student with 2 years as a Patient Care Technician and nearly 4 years as an Army Combat Medic. Skilled in direct patient care, clinical procedures, and emergency response within fast-paced environments. Pursuing a nursing internship to enhance clinical expertise and facilitate a smooth transition into professional nursing.
Work History
Combat Medic (68W)
3 Years 8 Months- Deployed to Syria as a combat medic on a line unit 2025-26
- Assessed and treated critical combat casualties, ensuring stability for safe evacuation.
- Assessed and diagnosed illnesses/diseases of soldiers at a critical access aid station.
- Trained personnel on first aid, casualty care, and combat lifesaving techniques.
Patient Care Technician
2 Years 2 Months- Assisted patients with hygiene, mobility, and daily living tasks while preserving comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in the transport and repositioning of patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Combat casualty care
Vital signs monitoring
CPR
Patient monitoring
Glucose testing
Catheter management
Patient positioning
Clinical training
Team collaboration
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Combat Medic (68W)
Iowa National Guard
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
11.2021 - 01.2024Read More
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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