Rebecca Archer

Served as civilian nurse, full-time, working 40 hours per week in Primary Care Clinic on Clay Kaserne. Focus was to serve military members, their families and some retirees. I served 18 months of 36 months of duty but had to request a curtailment prior to completion.

During pandemic, participated in mission of "shots in arms" to vaccinate soldiers, family members and staff against Covid-19.

Preformed tasks and duties to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

I went through training for position with TSA as screener, TSO, to include 2 weeks at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia. After successful training , I realized position was not a good fit for me, primarily due to required work schedule.

• Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
• Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
• Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
• Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.

I worked three 12 hour shifts a week in a walk-in clinic. Patients from pediatric to elderly were seen and treated for illness or injury that was non-emergent in nature. I would triage patients for care or needed transfer for an emergency situation as necessary.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Inserted and monitored IVs
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.

I traveled to on-site locations in Southern Missouri and Northern and Central Arkansas as a full-time Donor Specialist. I was successfully trained to perform all aspects of blood collection from donors.

• Evaluated records and risk assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility.
• Determined eligibility of prospective donors based upon evaluation of health history and physical findings.
• Managed donor complications arising from donation process.
• Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
• Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.

Worked for Dr. Wayne Miles, MD in private practice until physician retired and closed practice.

• Administered allergy testing
• Mixed allergy serums for injections and testing trays per Physician's instruction.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.