Patrick Oaks
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Combat Medic and Licensed Practical Nurse with 20 years of United States Army service, providing extensive experience in trauma care, emergency response, and clinical nursing in both field and medical facility settings. Completed multiple leadership and medical training programs, with a proven ability to mentor teams, maintain patient readiness, and deliver accurate, compassionate care. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and telephonic triage, bringing strong communication, clinical judgment, and remote patient support expertise to civilian and telehealth healthcare roles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Medic/Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army
10.2005 - 12.2025
- Delivered advanced emergency medical care in high-pressure combat environments, stabilizing wounded personnel and reducing battlefield mortality through rapid assessment, triage, and lifesaving interventions.
- Performed comprehensive clinical duties including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, immunizations, and patient monitoring across hospital, clinic, and field settings.
- Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
- Managed medical operations for multiple deployments, coordinating evacuation, treatment, and documentation for hundreds of patients in austere, resource-limited environments.
- Performed LPN-level nursing duties in inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting physicians and RNs in executing care plans, documenting treatments, and monitoring patient outcomes.
- Managed medical records, ensured HIPAA compliance, and implemented standardized care protocols to improve documentation accuracy and patient safety.
- Delivered culturally informed care while working with partner militaries and local populations during humanitarian missions in Iraq and Central America.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership, composure under pressure, and dedication to patient care across four deployments and multiple high-risk mission sets.
- Trained and mentored over 750 junior medics, raising clinical proficiency and ensuring readiness for independent trauma response in deployed environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army LPN Program
Fort Sam Houston, TX10-2013
Skills
- Emergency & Trauma Care Expertise
- Comprehensive LPN Clinical Skills
- Patient Safety & Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Communication & Coordination
- Training & Education
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
- Exceptional Verbal Communication
- Patient Education & Coaching
- Problem-Solving & Decision Support
Certification
- License Texas LVN/LPN #316976 Expires 05/31/2026 Multistate Compact License
- License Massachusetts LPN #LN95622 Expires 05/22/2027
- Licensed 2020 HeartCode BLS w/Instructor #245415735102 Expires 02/2026
Timeline
Combat Medic/Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army
10.2005 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army LPN Program