LOUIS VIERA
RONKONKOMA, NY
**********@*******.***
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran boasting 14 years of combat medical care experience. With admin-level specialization in personnel deployment, logistics, and record management, security management, physical security.
Qualification Highlights:
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Ranger Tab, Combat Medical Badge, Expert Infantrymen Badge, Senior Paratrooper badge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal x 4, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Campaign Medal x 3, Afghani Campaign Medal x 3, Overseas service Medal x 2, National Defense award x2 Army Service Ribbon, X 2.
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Certifications:
oGovernment Secret Security Clearance (Active, 2003)
oSpecial Forces Medical Training (2010)
oArmy Warrior Training mastery (Mentor-level, 2008)
oLiberal Arts certification (Pending, 2019)
Almost 20 years of combat medic experience, tending to over 3500 patients and mentoring 2000 personnel (100% passing rate) in summation.
Diverse specialization ranging from logistics and deployment strategies, to database management and equipment maintenance (In charge of over $1.5M worth of medical equipment).
Delegated Personal Security Medic for the top brass (Command Sargent Major and Battalion Commander) during Afghanistan movements.
Multilingual proficiency.
Education
Suffolk community college
Liberal Arts in Science
Enrolled April 2018
Employment History
US ARMY
Head Supervisor (Lead Non-commissioned Officer)
January 2011 – January 2013
Served as Senior Battalion Medic, handling day-to-day operations of a 200-head department (civilian and military).
Led a team of 40 medics, overseeing administrative, logistical, and developmental disciplines.
Mentored over 5000 soldiers (Local, Afghani, and Iraqi) on emergency field treatments and life-saving combat skills.
Prepared landing zones and contingency operation bases, offering basic clinical functions. Routine included interviewing patients and recorded between 8-12 full medical histories per day.
Provided basic medical needs during interaction with local nationals.
Handled logistics, equipment maintenance, and overall supervision of communication channels.
Managed all training requisites like location, certifications, and schedules.
Managed BDOC operations during deployments (Base Defense operations and Control) and VCP personnel (Vehicle Check Point) Surveillance systems infrared and heat, physical security, face recognition equipment.
Finalized monthly reports on operational updates.
Womack Army Medical Center Emergency Department
Shift Leader/Senior Non Commissioned Officer in Charge
January 2010 – January 2011
Conducted in-patient and out-patient care for 10-50 daily headcounts.
Maintained the health record and clinical database
Assisted in the following medical procedures:
oHealth examinations
oAnesthetics and wound suturing
oIV (Intravenous) Therapy
oSurgical wound removal and skin dressing
oAirway intubations and application of Foley catheters
oCyst incision and drainage
oResetting dislocations
oLab sample collection (blood, urine, feces)
Coached Combat Medics, soldiers and Army Warrior Trainees (100% passing rate).
Managed payroll, supply, and service orders.
Organized designations and training schedules for 350 personnel (military and civilian).
Monitored maintenance and repair for over $1.5M worth of medical equipment.
Special Forces
Student Special Operations Command Student
January 2009 – January 2010
Completed the requisite 36 weeks training on SF (Special Forces) medical preparation, logistics, coaching, and equipment maintenance.
Handled dermatological, pediatric, contagious, traumatic, and obstetric conditions, performing advanced procedures (surgery) as needed.
Setup combat, temporary, permanent, and unconventional medical facilities for completion of the following function:
oEmergency, routine, and long-term medical care
oInitial health screening/evaluation for allied and indigenous personnel
oLaboratory work
oPharmacological routines
oPatient admission and discharge
oRecord transfer and overall database management
oLogistics and maintenance for medical supplies/equipment
Personal Security Detachment
Scout Medic
January 2004 – January 2006
Provided medical support to over 150 armed personnel during:
oReconnaissance/covert operations
oEmergency treatment runs for Southern Afghanistan deployment (OEF)
oLocal medical campaigns
Designated Personal Security Medic for Afghanistan V.I.P. missions (involving both Command Sergeant Major and Battalion Commander).
Ordered medical extraction during extreme combat situations.
Hobbies & Interests
Auto racing and Brazilian Jujitsu--'nuff said.
Professional Skills
Combat Medical Care: Advanced
Military Operations: Intermediate
Training/Mentorship: Advanced
Deployment and Logistics: Advanced
Database Management: Intermediate
Equipment Maintenance: Intermediate
Windows Operating System: Intermediate
Languages
Spanish (Castilian): Fluent
English: Fluent
German (Deutsch): Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Arabic: Beginner
Pashtu: Beginner
Farsi: Beginner
References
Gregory Gittens
superior
Robin Colon
Colleague
Ronald Martinez
Colleague
Wayne White
friend