Willamina Folks

3514 Jefferson Commons Drive #302B Tampa, Fl 33613 Phone: 863-399-9477 E-mail:
wfolks@health.usf.edu

CAREER PROFILE & HIGHLIGHTS

Air Force Medical Technician with proven dedication to providing outstanding patient care in fast paced
environments.
Thrives in environments where accuracy and accountability are essential.
Passionate in regards to critical and acute care.
Self-starter with outstanding work ethic and unwavering commitment to obligations and duties.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of South Florida Tampa, FL
BSN Nursing Student, 2015
Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL
Bachelors of Science in Biology, 2008

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS Certified (exp: February 2017)
EMT Certified (exp: March 2016)

CORE COMPETENCIES
Patient Centered Care
Compassion
Safety
Prioritization
Efficiency

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Professionalism
HIPAA Compliance
BLS Certification
Emergency Triage
Pathophysiology

Pharmacology
Problem Mitigation
Delegation
Team Work Collaboration
EPIC Trained

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
BSN Nursing Student
2014- Present
University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Medical Surgical Nursing clinical (310 hours)
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
Emergency Department, Complex Medicine Unit, Primary Care Unit, CCU, MICU, NICU, and Burn ICU
Provide direct patient care supervised by nurse preceptor
o Perform and document head-to-toe patient assessments
o Document total care of MICU patients
Administration of enteral and parenteral medications
Monitor and record physiological measurements
Perform compressions during a code blue
Start IV peripheral lines for fluid therapy
Setup and manage infusion pump for basic and/or secondary infusions
Perform specimen collection via medline port, peripheral, or arterial line
Perform internal and external suctioning as needed
Perform tracheostomy care and sterile tracheal suctioning
Perform AccuChecks, bladder scans, straight and indwelling catheterizations
Perform IM and Sub-Q injections
Perform sterile and clean dressing changes
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(SBAR) handoff report for continuum of care
Medical Technician: Staff Sergeant USAF Reserves
April 2013 Present
45th AES MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa FL
Responsible for performing multiple aspects of patient care including but not limited to:
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Prepare and administer medications under the supervision of the nurse or physician
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Monitor and record physiological measurements

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Perform medical duties within the guidelines of NREMT

Acquire IV access for peripheral management
Obtain pertinent medical history during patient encounters
Performs pre-flight/in-flight patient care and documentation
Provide emergency care for patients in medical and/or aircraft emergencies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Junior Enlisted Advisory Committee MacDill AFB 2014-Present
National Student Nurses' Association University of South Florida 2015
Tau Sigma National Honor Society University of South Florida 2015
American Legion Scholarship recipient University of South Florida 2015
Florida Nurse Foundation recipient University of South Florida 2015
Distinguished Honor Graduate Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program for class 13-160 Medical
Education & Training Campus (METC) 2013
Letter of Commendation from Commandant of METC Fort Sam Houston Base 2013
Air Force Achievement Medal MacDill Air Force Base 2012
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon MacDill Air Force Base 2012
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal MacDill Air Force Base 2012
Armed Forces Reserve Medal MacDill Air Force Base 2012
Air Force Achievement Medal MacDill Air Force Base 2011
All Air Force Womens Basketball Selectee U.S. Air Force Sports 2009, 2011-12
All Armed Forces Womens Basketball Selectee U.S. Air Force Sports 2009, 2011
Senior Airman of the Quarter 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron 2009
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Award Lackland Air Force Base 2009