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Peyton Thomas

Killeen

Summary

Multifaceted U.S. Army Nurse and administrative professional with over 4 years of clinical, executive, and operational experience in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in delivering evidence-based nursing care in high-volume inpatient settings, managing executive-level operations as a Brigade Adjutant, and planning and executing battalion-level medical operations. Demonstrated commitment to patient care, readiness, and leadership with proven impact at the unit, brigade, and Corps levels.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Operations Officer

61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed medical readiness of over 300 Soldiers, directly impacting III Armored Corps deployability.
  • Authored Medical Augmentation OPORDs and standardized MAP request processes for battalion commanders.
  • Developed planning products for Task Force MED in support of FORSCOM-level exercise Guardian Response.
  • Contributed to preparation for DCRF FY25 assumption and improved operational support across the formation.

Brigade Adjutant

1st Medical Brigade
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Managed the Brigade Command Team’s schedules, coordinated briefings, planned distinguished visitor engagements, and facilitated national/international official travel.
  • Interfaced with echelons above brigade to ensure timely and accurate communication and streamlined processing of critical administrative actions.
  • Maintained accountability of sensitive items, vehicles, and equipment with zero loss.
  • Served in additional duties including Public Affairs Representative, AER Fund Representative, and Family Readiness Group Representative.

Medical Surgical Nurse

US Army
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members and hospital staff to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
  • Served as Charge Nurse and preceptor, leading shifts and mentoring junior nurses and newly commissioned officers.
  • Efficiently managed complex caseloads of diverse patient populations while maintaining attention to detail in documentation.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

Education

Nursing

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05-2021

Skills

  • Patient assessments, communication, and education
  • Expertise in MS Office applications
  • Power BI proficiency
  • MEDPROS, MHS Genesis, Cerner
  • Expertise in Defense Travel System
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective decision-making under pressure
  • Effective organization skills

Timeline

Clinical Operations Officer

61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion
02.2025 - Current

Brigade Adjutant

1st Medical Brigade
08.2023 - 02.2025

Medical Surgical Nurse

US Army
01.2022 - 08.2023

Nursing

University of Tennessee