SUMMARY STATEMENT
A focused and highly motivated Physician Assistant (retired Army combat medic) that is dedicated to lifelong learning and challenging myself both physically and mentally. I have over 10 years of professional medical experience in various clinical environments and positions. I possess advanced medical knowledge, management, leadership, and organizational skills. I am actively pursuing a career as an urgent care Physician Assistant.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Credentials
NCCPA: 1164971
BLS, ALS and PALS - Current
TX PA license
DEA license
Attributes
I am a self-motivated leader and team player with strong communication skills. As a timely and dedicated employee, I have a long record of reliability and sound medical judgment with emphasis on providing compassionate care.
Personal
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude. Continuously striving to achieve goals and exceed expectations. Organized and focused self-starter; Timely and focused. Enjoys weight-lifting and hiking.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant at Team Health Central Texas, Sept 2023- current
Job Type: Full-Time
Supervisor: Ben James
Combat Medic Instructor Department of Combat Medic Training, Jun 2022 – Sept 2023
Job Type: 40+ hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Hector Castillo 210-***-****
Instructor
Instruction includes training in the following areas; emergency medical technician basic (EMT), tactical combat casualty care (TC3), combat trauma simulation and its application, medical evacuation, force protection, and primary care.
Use appropriate training aids including computer-based material and devices to execute and enhance training outcomes.
Develop and keep current lesson plans with handbooks, study guides, and tests.
Design, prepare, and keep other instructional aids including flip charts, viewgraphs, slides, etc. current.
Utilize up-to-date knowledge of advanced medical subjects (standards of care) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) processes, practices, procedures.
Combat Medic/Healthcare Specialist (EMT), AUG 2012 –JAN 2022
U.S. ARMY
Job Type: 40+ hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Jory Huie, 601-***-****
Clinic Officer in Charge- Managed over 30 medics and civilians in a military clinic. Responsible for sustaining clinic logistics to include supplies and electronics. Oriented and trained soldiers/civilians in clinical best practices; coordinated with hospital and command elements to increase access to care.
Aid Station Officer in Charge- Created battalion level policies for field-hospital organization. Modified loadout of medical equipment and supplies to increase efficiency. Trained superiors, peers, and junior soldiers in field medicine/casualty care. Served as the senior medical authority on the ground for over 100 patients during field exercises. Instructed medical classes and training in both garrison and austere environments for EMT sustainment.
Headquarters Senior Medic- Maintained medical readiness of a company sized element (100+ personnel). Coordinated medical personnel for tasking/ranges and conducted ongoing training on updates in tactical combat casualty care / clinical practice guidelines. Served as the senior medical authority for company sick call and reduced the clinic burden by approximately 40%.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center, May 2016 GPA 3.2
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, DEC 2022 GPA 3.7
Master of Applied Exercise Science Strength and Conditioning – Currently enrolled
Concordia University Chicago, June 2021 GPA 4.0
CERTIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Tactical Combat Casualty Care, U.S. Army
AEMT, 2023
Advanced Life Saver, American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Saver, American Red Cross
Basic Life Saver, American Red Cross, 2022
BLS-I, American Red Cross, 2022
Combat Medic Instructor Course- 2022
CF-DIC- 2022
CTC- 2022
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / COMMUNITY SERVICE
Holistic Health and Fitness / Unbreakable warrior, July 2020- December 2021
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Assisted in organizing and assisting soldiers with injuries through their recovery.
COVID-19 Vaccination Site NCOIC
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Coordinated and administered COVID- 19 vaccines to soldiers on Fort Polk and in surrounding areas.
References
Brian Caston, PA-C
Contact: 610-***-**** / adzl1m@r.postjobfree.com
Jory Huie – Treatment NCOIC 2-4 Medical Platoon
Contact: 610-***-****
Heather Frey –Medic NCO 2-4 Medical Platoon
Contact: 740-***-****
Zephaniah Rehburg – 3/10 Infantry Brigade MEDOPS NCOIC
Contact: 336-***-****
Edwin Suaza, PA-C
Contact: (712)- 490- 9706