Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Army Commendation Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline
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J'Quan Brammer

Summary

Compassionate and mission-driven Licensed Practical Nurse with 5+ years of active duty Army experience, including service in a Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment (FRSD) providing emergency trauma care, pre/post-operative support, and critical patient stabilization in austere, high-pressure environments. Proven ability to function effectively in acute and emergent situations, collaborating closely with surgical teams and multidisciplinary providers. Graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (RN) in July 2025 and actively seeking a new graduate ICU RN opportunity to bring military precision, resilience, and clinical readiness to a high-acuity civilian setting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Army Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in trauma resuscitations, emergency surgeries, and stabilization of trauma patients
  • Performed wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, Foley catheter insertion, and vital sign monitoring
  • Collaborated with surgical teams in pre-op and post-op phases, including airway management and hemorrhage control
  • Operated and maintained field medical equipment, including monitors, suction devices, and portable oxygen systems
  • Trained and supervised junior medics and coordinated with multidisciplinary care teams under combat conditions

Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare Resort of Plano
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Perform wound care, enteral feeding, trach care, and manage medical equipment as per scope
  • Provide daily care for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, sepsis, or complex medical conditions
  • Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assist with ADLs
  • Collaborate with RNs, therapists, and case managers in discharge planning

Sterile Processing Technician

St. Vincent
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Excelsior University
Albany, NY
07-2025

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN/LVN

U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
Fort Sam Houston, TX
12.2021

Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology

Arkansas Baptist Health College
Little Rock
06.2020

Associate of Arts - Biology & General Education

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
05.2019

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Hall High School
Little Rock, AR
05.2016

Skills

  • Emergency/Trauma Care
  • Intensive Care Patient Stabilization
  • IV Insertion & Medication Administration
  • Wound & Surgical Site Management
  • Mathematics
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Leadership Under Pressure
  • Surgical Assisting

Certification

  • BLS Certified American Red Cross (DEC 2024-2026)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (AUG 2023-2027)
  • Tier 3 Background Investigation with Secret Security Clearance

Army Commendation Medal

Awarded for exemplary service while deployed as an LPN at the United States Military Hospital – Kuwait, where I contributed to the care of over 8,000 patients and played a key role in a base-wide influenza vaccination campaign. Supported immunization for thousands of U.S. service members, DoD civilians, and Kuwaiti contractors across the entire military area of operations (AO) in Kuwait.

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Awarded for completing over 100 volunteer hours with the United Service Organization (USO), American Red Cross, and Moral Welfare & Recreation (MWR) while deployed in Kuwait. Recognized for exceptional commitment to community service while simultaneously working full-time as a Licensed Practical Nurse and attending nursing school full-time.

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association
  • American Nurses Association
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
  • Association of Surgical Technologist
  • Texas High School Basketball Officials Association
  • Texas Association of Sports Officials - Football
  • Child Youth Services - Fort Bliss
  • Military Basketball Association

Interests

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Volunteering in acute care settings and community health outreach
  • Leadership development and mentorship in high-reliability healthcare teams
  • Critical care medicine and patient stabilization under high-acuity conditions
  • Healthcare technology, cybersecurity in medical systems, and data integrity
  • Health IT

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Army Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare Resort of Plano
03.2022 - 01.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

St. Vincent
09.2019 - 07.2020

Associate of Arts - Biology & General Education

Arkansas Tech University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Excelsior University

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN/LVN

U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School

Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology

Arkansas Baptist Health College

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Arkansas Tech University

High School Diploma -

Hall High School