McKenna Smith
Baraboo,WI
Summary
Professional with solid background in military engineering, combat casualty care, and field operations, prepared for this role. Skilled in working in operational management, rapid assessment, and emergency care/trauma response. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring consistent, reliable performance in dynamic environments. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication, contributing to mission success.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer
US Army
01.2021 - Current
- Planning and executing construction and demolition projects
- Operating heavy machinery and vehicles, such as bulldozers and cranes
- Clearing and creating routes for troops and vehicles
- Designing and building defensive structures
- Detecting and disarming explosive devices
- Providing technical advice and support to other units
- Conducting the Troop Leading Procedures, Military Decision-Making Procedures and writing Operations Orders
- Ensuring soldiers are trained and unit is trained and proficient.
- Developing and leading subordinates and peers. This is done through counseling, job shadowing, private mentoring, professional development programs such as OPD or NCODP, and on the job training.
- Writing policies and procedures for their units. This includes Standing Operating Procedures, Tactical SOPs, and policy letters.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to assess terrain and identify obstacles for safe movement of personnel and equipment.
- Trained junior soldiers on engineering techniques, fostering skill development and operational readiness within the unit.
- Implemented risk management procedures for explosive handling, reducing potential hazards in high-stakes environments.
- Led operational planning and execution for unit missions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Trained and mentored junior officers, enhancing team readiness and performance standards.
Critical Care Trauma Technician
Froedtert Hospital
WI
2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted with patient care procedures and tasks under the supervision of Registered Nurses or Physicians
- Monitored vital signs and observing patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions
- Assisted with setup and use of medical equipment like ventilators, monitors, and defibrillators
- Helped to stabilize patients and preparing them for medical procedures
- Administered medication as directed by medical professionals
- Performed basic life support, CPR, and other emergency responses
- Assisted in patient hygiene, feeding, and ambulation tasks
- Collected samples for laboratory analysis to help in diagnosing and managing patients’ health conditions
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
- Documented patient information and procedures accurately for medical records
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Combat Medic
Army National Guard
WI
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided patients with a variety of injuries/illnesses with care
- Completed Basic training at Fort Sill Oklahoma
- Completed AIT training at Fort Sam Houston Texas
- Administered emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
- Took and recorded patient vital signs
- Interviewed patients and record medical histories
- Kept health records and clinical files up-to-date
- Gave shots, IVs, and medicine to patients
- Prepared patients, operating rooms, equipment, and supplies for surgery
- Called for medical evacuations and prepare both patients and vehicles/helicopters for evacuation
- Required high attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under stress
- Effectively worked with others and patients to provide the best possible care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05.2021
Skills
- Worked effectively and efficiently under high stress conditions
- Managed Soldier’s well-being, training, medical readiness, and equipment
- NREMT certified
- BLS certified as well as CPR and AED certified
- Triage and assessment
- Professionalism and ethics
- Attention to detail
- Delegation and empowerment
- Mentoring and coaching
- Situational awareness
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Managed a Company that consistently received outstanding remarks from higher echelons.
- Earned Silver Deflurry Medal for excellence as an engineer.
- Set Division stand for logistic operations.
- Achieved over 300 shadowing hours with Physician Assistant
- Earned Honor Graduate honors from Engineer Captain Career Course and Advanced Individual Training.
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Certified 2018-Present
- National Registry EMT Certified 2018-Present
- Army 68W Combat Medic MOS qualified 2018-Present
- Combat Life Saver Certified 2018-Present
Timeline
Combat Engineer
US Army
01.2021 - Current
Combat Medic
Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2021
Critical Care Trauma Technician
Froedtert Hospital
2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin
LEADERSHIP
- Division I Women’s Volleyball Team Captain
- Church Youth Group Leader
- University of Wisconsin Honor Society
- University of Wisconsin Army ROTC
- United States Army Honor Graduate
- United States Army Sapper Platoon Leader
- United States Army Company Commander
HONORS
Athletic Scholarships, Academic Scholarships, The President’s Scholarship, Iron Bronc Award, Volunteer of the Cycle, Army Honor Graduate, De Flurry Award, Most Qualified rating and Top Block on all Officer Evaluation Reports