Peyton Thomas
Killeen
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and Army Veteran with over four years of combined clinical and executive-level administrative experience. Proven leader in medical-surgical nursing and command-level operations, with expertise in patient care, process improvement, and interagency coordination. and strong knowledge of federal systems, protocols, and healthcare documentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Operations Officer
US Army
Killeen
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented Operation Orders, SOPs, and graphic tools for task force-level use, enabling real-time planning for emergency response and training exercises.
- Created onboarding continuity products to support incoming staff and sustain knowledge transfer in high-turnover, fast-paced environments.
- Managed all battalion medical augmentation requests, ensuring clinical coverage and operational continuity for joint and international missions.
Brigade Adjutant
US Army
Killeen
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Served as principal executive assistant to the 1st Medical Brigade Command team, managing all official scheduling, briefings, and Distinguished Visitor interactions.
- Coordinated command and control tasks across subordinate units, enabling rapid response to medical readiness priorities.Managed Defense Travel System (DTS) authorizations/vouchers and logistical planning for CONUS/OCONUS missions.
- Drafted memoranda, performance reports, and executive briefings for senior DoD and interagency audiences.
Registered Nurse
US Army
Killeen
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to surgical, cardiac, and pediatric patients in a high-tempo inpatient setting.
- Led daily shift huddles, delegated assignments, and supervised clinical staff as Charge Nurse.
- Precepted and trained junior nurses, ensuring compliance with military and civilian care standards.
- Maintained patient records in MHS GENESIS and supported readiness reporting for over 40 patients per week.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care and Healthcare Operations
- Executive Leadership Support
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Long Range Strategic Planning
- Medical and Administrative Process Improvement
- Global Travel Coordination
Certification
- Active Basic Life Support
- Tennessee Registered Nursing License
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medals
- National Defense Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Global War on Terror Service Medal
Timeline
Medical Operations Officer
US Army
02.2025 - 10.2025
Brigade Adjutant
US Army
09.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
US Army
01.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
08.2017 - 05.2021