Marcelo Contreras
Bethlehem,GA
Summary
Dedicated and highly trained U.S. Army Combat Medic (Sergeant/E-5) with 5 years of active-duty service and two combat deployments to the Middle East. Proven leader with extensive experience in emergency trauma care, team supervision, medical training, and high-pressure decision-making. Skilled in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), field medicine, patient stabilization, and medical logistics. Seeking to leverage military medical expertise and leadership experience into a civilian healthcare or emergency response role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Medic
US Army
Fort Drum, NY
05.2020 - Current
- Administered emergency medical treatment and triage in high-pressure combat environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for injured personnel.
- Conducted routine medical assessments to ensure readiness and compliance with health standards.
- Mentored new recruits on tactical field medicine techniques, fostering team competency and resilience.
- Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with limited resources or challenging environmental conditions while delivering quality patient care.
- Contributed to mission success by maintaining a high level of personal fitness, weapons proficiency, and tactical knowledge.
- Led evacuation operations, ensuring safe transport of casualties to medical facilities.
- Served as a vital communication link between frontline units and supporting medical elements during combat operations.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apalachee
Winder, GASkills
- Casualty triage
- Tactical combat casualty care
- Emergency & Trauma Care
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Patient Assessment & Stabilization
- IV/IO Access & Medication Administration
- Mass Casualty Response
- Medical Documentation
- Training & Mentorship
- Operational Planning
- Equipment & Supply Management
- Risk Assessment & Safety Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Emergency care
- Collecting vitals
- Patient evacuation techniques
- Burn treatment
- Field sanitation procedures
- Administering vaccines
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- American Red Cross Basic Life support Certification
Timeline
Combat Medic
US Army
05.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Apalachee