Combat Medic
United States
HHC, 1/502, 101st AB Fort Campbell, Kentucky Mar 2006 – Feb 2009- Served two combat tours in Iraq as a combat medic in the elite 101st Airborne Division- First tour was with a Scout Platoon countering enemy IED emplacements.- Second tour was with the Battalion Commander's Personal Security Detail - Instructed non-medically trained personnel the Combat Lifesaver Course, covering advanced procedures beyond self- or buddy-aid.- Performed emergency medical treatment on soldiers and civilians under both battlefield and clinical conditions, with little or no supervision.- Instructed Iraqi Army and Police personnel on proper battlefield medical procedures.- Documented soldier's medical complaints, inspected/evaluated them physically, made plans for medical or pharmaceutical interventions, sought approvals if required, and executed the plan according to protocols.1/15 FA, 2nd ID Camp Casey, South Korea Feb 2004 – Feb 2006- Held positions as: Line Medic, Ambulance Driver, Emergency Room Technician, and Field Hospital Team Member.- Performed sick call, evaluating, documenting, and treating soldier's medical and trauma complaints.- Performed minor surgical procedures.- Documented and dispensed medications.- Scheduled and performed vaccinations for unit personnel.- Responsible for all vehicle maintenance and on-board medical supplies while serving as an ambulance driver.