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Work History
Education
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Olivia Almanzar

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

Proficient Combat Medic with 6 years of expertise in providing emergency and routine healthcare services to enlisted personnel and beneficiaries of the United States Air Force. Highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented with extensive knowledge of medical terminology and practices. Excellent communication, compassion, and multitasking abilities to maximize wellness and safety while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Combat Medic

United States Air Force
12.2017 - 12.2023
  • Provides, supervises, and manages patient care of beneficiaries to include flying and special operations duty personnel.
  • Performs nursing duties. Participates in and leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Performs routine assessment and analysis of patient health status, identifies health goals, recognizes subtle changes in conditions, interprets these changes, and immediately determines appropriate course of action.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provides disease and disability education, care, and evaluation of of nursing care.
  • Performs critical care duties. Prepares patient with special equipment for transfers. Performs and assists with examinations and special procedures including mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures and dialysis.
  • Observes, reports, and records observations in patient progress notes and team conferences.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Provides field medical care in contingency operations and disasters. Performs basic life support and triage in emergency situations
  • Serves as member of primary emergency medical response to in-flight emergencies and potential mass casualty scenarios for on and off base incidents.
  • Participates in contingency or disaster field training, exercises, and deployments.

Education

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Health Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Conflict Resolution and Crisis Handling
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient-Focused Care and Compassion
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Active listening and Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership and Management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members
  • Created new and improved check in sheets for improved efficiency and smoother check in process for patients coming into the clinic.
  • Achieved better job proficiency and duty clarification by creating and introducing a Medical Technician Duty Expectations informational sheet for clinic tasks to help new employees and young Airmen.
  • Was granted the Air Force Commendation Medal for Heroism for being the first on scene to a civilian emergency situation, alerting the appropriate personnel, and rendering care as needed.

Certification

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) instructor certified.

Timeline

Combat Medic

United States Air Force
12.2017 - 12.2023

Regent University

Community College of The Air Force
Olivia Almanzar