Tara Gresham
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Independent Duty Corpsman known for strong incident command and assessment skills. Experienced in liaising between military healthcare facilities and ensuring prompt and compassionate response during critical situations. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance emergency medical operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Duty Corpsman
United States Coast Guard
Various
02.2004 - 03.2024
- Provided emergency medical care to personnel in high-pressure maritime environments.
- Conducted routine health assessments and developed treatment plans for crew members.
- Trained and mentored junior corpsmen on advanced medical procedures and protocols.
- Coordinated patient evacuations during search and rescue operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Trained as Casualty Assistant Calls Officer (CACO) for service member deaths ensuring prompt notification and aid to next of kin.
- Provided record review following patient deaths to ensure accuracy and completeness and flagging of relevant history.
- Liaison between Naval, Army, and Air Force hospitals and clinics for emergency and complex care.
Education
Master of Science -
Master of Science - Medical Sciences Concentration Forensic Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2014
Skills
- Triage and assessment
- Environmental health monitoring
- Emergency medical treatment
- Maintained detailed records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Incident command system
- Incident response readiness
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Death Investigation Course - Texas A&M Forensic Science Academy
- CPR Instructor - ASHI
- Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS-300)
- IS-800.B. National Response Framework
- IS-200.B. ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- Army Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training (BCT3)
- Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties
- Navy Surface Forces Independent Duty Corpsman
- Leadership and Mangement
- Chief Petty Officer Academy
Timeline
Independent Duty Corpsman
United States Coast Guard
02.2004 - 03.2024
Master of Science -
Master of Science - Medical Sciences Concentration Forensic Medicine
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
George Washington University