Marquesa Taylor
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Credentials
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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
American College of SurgeonsMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Healthcare Instructor Certification
American Medical Certification AssociationAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
NREMT
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Associate in Project Management
PSI EducationJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services SystemsJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
EMT-Basic
Professional & Vocational LicensingJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Oct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
FF I/II, Airport FF, HAZMAT Tech/IC, DO Pumper/Aerial/ARFF, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I/II, Confined Space, Fire & Life Safety Educator
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Experience
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Firefighter/EMT
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Sep 2019 - Present
Experience participating in fire extinguishment, rescue and extrication situations utilizing SOPS and training. Functions as HAZMAT Technician in emergency and training scenarios. Operates and maintains firefighting equipment as part of an engine and truck company. Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards and enforcing codes. Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, requesting/expediting repairs, and verifying repairs. Conducts educational and training programs for departmental and civilian personnel. Provides basic first aid and assists in complex medical procedures. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying publications, and participating in scheduled drills. Maintains fire station building, grounds and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Drafts reports, prepares purchase requests and maintains inventory. Directs team in physical fitness activities and drills.Certifications:Firefighter I/II/Airport HAZMAT Awareness/Operations/Technician/Incident CommanderDriver Operator ARFF/Pumper/Aerial/MWSFire Officer IFire Instructor I/IIFire Inspector I/IIConfined Space Rescue TechnicianEMT-BAdvanced Cardiac Life Support /Pediatric Advanced Life SupportFire and Life Safety Educator I/IIIncident Safety Officer
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer
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Oct 2017 - Present
Certified Personal TrainerNational Academy of Sports Medicine Instructs individuals and groups in exercise and fitness techniques. Offers alternatives to clients based on level of fitness, medical/physical limitations and needs. Observes clients on corrective measures and documents progress. Develops educational and training programs for presentations and conferences. Manages all business aspects of Alien Life Fitness to include advertising, recruitment, documentation, financial records, licensing requirements and registration. Maintains certification thru continuing education credits, courses and current Basic Life Support Certification.Certifications:Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR)TRX Suspension TrainingCore StabilizationFunctional TrainingGroup exercise
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Owner/Operator
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Oct 2017 - Present
Personal training services catering to injury prevention and recovery.
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Prince George's County
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Firefighter/EMT (volunteer)
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Jan 2020 - May 2022
Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, firefighter/EMT performs prevention and extinguishing of fires. Responds to hazardous materials, technical rescue and heavy rescue incidents. EMT-technician, responds to 911 calls, assesses, treats and transports patients to appropriate facilities. Accurately documents patient care reports and entries into station logbook. Participates in departmental and county drills. Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, firefighter/EMT performs prevention and extinguishing of fires. Responds to hazardous materials, technical rescue and heavy rescue incidents. EMT-technician, responds to 911 calls, assesses, treats and transports patients to appropriate facilities. Accurately documents patient care reports and entries into station logbook. Participates in departmental and county drills.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Firefighter (Vol)
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
Serves as a member of the Fire and Emergency Services Division, performing a variety of firefighting, EMT and Hazardous Material duties. Operates major motorized firefighting equipment and portable equipment. Performs fire protection inspections, prepares reports of unsafe conditions and reports them to the Fire Prevention Division. Serves as hoseman, ladderman, hydrantman, rescue man, and/or as member of a standby crew. Follows protocol in providing emergency medical care as an Emergency Medical Technician. Ensures proper functioning of vehicles via routine check.
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NCOIC, Physical Therapy
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Plans, implements and manages physical therapy and orthotic services. Maintains high care standards and ethical conduct while working as part of a patient care team. Participates in planning, providing and evaluating patient care interventions. Manages material and equipment, safeguards assets and ensures compliance with inspection criteria. Authors memos, policies, operating instructions; reviews and certifies Medical Group Instructions. Supervises enlisted personnel; conducts counseling, performance feedbacks, familiarization, mentorship and career counseling. Performs auditing procedures. Instructs prevention courses. Generates and reviews reports, extrapolates data and analyzes trends. Proficient in office automation. Directs personnel ensuring compliance with standards, policies and directives.Certifications:A.A.S. Physical Therapist AssistantBlood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR)Certified Associate in Project ManagementProfessional Managers Certification AMCA Professional Healthcare Instructor Certification
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Flight Chief, Physical Therapy
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
Manages and directs personnel, material and equipment in order to deliver superior medical care. Plans, implements and manages physical therapy services for all Oahu beneficiaries. Dispositions 100% of referrals to ensure that patient requirements are able to be handled adequately. Scrutinizes operating budget; forecasts annual budgetary requirements, verifies funding and executes appropriations. Performs auditing procedures. Owen's Recovery Blood Flow Restriction Therapy certified provider. Instructs prevention courses and conducts advanced rehabilitation services. Investigates mishap reports, incidents and patient safety complaints; oversees investigations, records and presents data, authors summary papers. Maintains certification as a NASM, Certified Personal Trainers. Chairs Continuous Process Improvement boards
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Flight Chief, Health and Wellness Center
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
Administers physical therapy services under the direction of physical therapists and licensed medical practitioners. Implements treatment programs, documents patient care, performs tests, evaluations, measurements, and procedures. Instructs, motivates, safeguards and assists patients with therapeutic exercise and Activities of Daily Living. Directs outpatient exercise therapy, modality administration, pre-operative/post-operative protocol administration and progression, TRX training systems and instructs of group therapy. Supervises active duty personnel, civilian personnel and contract employees. Conducts feedbacks, appraisals and training. Presides over clinical functions and programs ensuring Joint Commission (JC) accreditation compliance. Oversees operating budget; forecasts annual budgetary requirements, validates funding and executes appropriations. Maintains oversight of Infection Control, Patient Safety and Peer Review programs. Audits and inspects medical records for coding and billing accuracy; recoups monies via Third Party Collection Program. Patient advocate; supports, enforces and promotes patient safety and satisfaction in accordance with the Patient Bill of Rights. Secures Continuing Education Units required to maintain licensure; ensures that all clinical staff have met requirements.
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NCOIC, Physical Therapy
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May 2007 - Aug 2014
Administers physical therapy services under the direction of physical therapists and licensed medical practitioners. Navigates treatment programs, documents patient care, performs, tests, evaluations, measurements, and procedures in the outpatient setting. Rehabilitates inpatients suffering from severe injury, surgical recovery and episodes of deconditioning in acute care setting. Maintains oversight, scheduling, training of inpatient ward physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Manages inpatient consults and referrals. Rehabilitates inpatients suffering from severe injury, surgical recovery and deconditioning. Plans, directs and executes enlisted on-the-job training and upgrade training programs . Validates civilian contracts; interviewed/fills positions within clinic; orients new personnel. Lead aquatic therapy instructor. Governs joint replacement pre-operative counseling program
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Aircraft Armament Systems Crew Chief
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Nov 2003 - May 2007
Inspects, loads, unloads nuclear/non-nuclear munitions, chaff and flare onto F-15E aircraft in accordance with Technical Orders (TOs), checklists and Job Guides (JGs). Performs inspections, maintenance and servicing on electrical and mechanical components of weapons release systems, carries out demilitarization of removable armament equipment, inspects and repairs electrical circuitry, operates aerospace ground support equipment, and munitions/aircraft tow vehicles. Responds to in-flight emergencies using appropriate checklists and procedures. Performs Programmable Armament Control Set Bit function testing. Inspects and utilizes Aircraft Ground Equipment to include: Portable hydraulic carts, A/M32A-86 generators floodlight sets, linkless ammunition loading systems, MHU-83 loading jammer and AM32-60 Aircraft Cooling Carts. Performs operational checkouts using A/E24T-199 and A/E24T-198 tester sets rocket pods, boosters and feed chutes ensuring aircraft generation capabilities. Directs Weapons Load Crew during munitions loading procedures. Boresights, visually inspects, conducts after fire inspections and mechanical/electronic safingprocedures on aircraft gun systems
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Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman
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Mar 2000 - Nov 2003
Loads and unloads nuclear/nonnuclear munitions, chaff, flare, explosives and propellant devices onto B-1B aircraft. Manages, controls, maintains and installs bomb launch, suspension, release and monitoring systems. Performs armament systems maintenance functions. Plans and directs maintenance activities. Inspects, repairs, and maintains launcher loading adapters, 180- inch rotary launchers, conventional rotary launchers, conventional bomb modules, practice bomb adapter racks, 14-inch bomb ejector racks and 30-inch ejector racks. Utilizes Aircraft Ground Equipment to perform maintenance and (un)loading activities. Performs mate, (de)mate, and towing operations using MHU-196/M munitions handling trailers. Preforms End-of-Day firing inspections, in-use inspections, and 24-month inspections on bomb modules, ejector racks, bomb modules, launchers and weapons bays. Performs time compliance technical order verification on advance 750 block 5 testers. Maintains 100% asset control of $2M in composite tool kits (CTKs), aircraft test equipment, supplies, aircraft parts and hardware.
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Aircraft Armament Technical Training
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Dec 1999 - Mar 2000
2W1X1 AFSC Technical Training
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USAF Basic Military Training
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Oct 1999 - Dec 1999
Basic Military Training
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EMT-B
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2018
Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter I/II Performs as an entry level Firefighter/EMT-B in operations to protect life, property and the environment. Uses a variety of tools and equipment in order to perform assigned duties. Functions as a member of a team in a variety of emergency situations and scenarios. Participates in training, maintains/acquires required certifications and licensure. Participates in extrication/stabilization, pre-incident planning, salvage/overhaul, forcible entry, ventilation, search & rescue, equipment maintenance/inspection/repair, structural/vehicle fire suppression, and casualty management. Conducts full patient assessments, prioritizes care/treatment and communicates findings to receiving facilities and attending physicians. Drafts Patient Care Reports, after action reports and run sheets. Documents patient status, interventions and outcomes. Conducts formal turnover with attending physicians. Expertly operates Electrocardiogram machines, Bag-Valve-Mask devices, suction devices, stretchers, immobilizers, glucometers and oxygen delivery devices. Places peripheral intravenous catheters under the supervision/guidance of Paramedics. Assists patients with prescribed medications in accordance with local protocols and/or standing orders. Engages in decontamination operations by selecting and using the appropriate level of personal protective equipment, required checklists and procedures. Directs and participated in triage and emergency medical care in mass casualty incidents and training evolutions. Executes Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, Biological, Explosives monitoring, sampling, confinement/containment and mitigation in accordance with local protocols.
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Wellness Neuro & SCI
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2018
Administers home health physical therapy services under the direction of physical therapists and licensed medical practitioners. Implements treatment programs, documents patient care, performs tests, evaluations, measurements, and procedures. Provide therapy services consistent with the patient's approved plan of treatment. Observes patients during treatment, compiles data and report patient's progress to referring therapist. Acts as patient liaison, maintains contact with members of multidisciplinary team ensuring effective care coordination. Recommends possible modification to existing physical therapy treatment plans to achieve maximum results. Maintains and submits documents as required by company and facility. Accurately and thoroughly documents patient care observations, interventions and evaluations. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned. Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct. Maintains/enhances clinical practice skills by attending, participating in/conducting staff development/continuing education programs.
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Education
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University of Maryland
Graduate Certificate, Homeland Security -
2011 - 2013
American Military University
Master's Degree, M.A. Criminal Justice -
2015 - 2016
Fire in Texas
EMT-Basic, EMT-B -
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Community College of the Air Force
Professional Managers Certification -
2008 - 2011
American Military University
Bachelor's Degree, B.A. Psychology -
2008 - 2009
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Associates Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant -
2000 - 2008
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Associates Degree - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology -
2016 - 2017
Kilgore College
Structural Firefighting, Structural Firefighting/Driver Pump Operator -
2017 - 2018
Kapi‘olani Community College
Emergency Medical Technician -
2019 - 2020
American Military University
Associate's degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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