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Andrea K. Whitney

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in medical readiness education and training, managing military patient movement operations, and contingency critical care. Expertise in problem-solving and attention to detail contribute to efficient operations and improved patient care for millions of beneficiaries. Focused on mentoring, training, and giving teams the tools to reach their goals and meet the mission objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief, Patient Movement Requirements Center

United States Air Force - U.S. Transportation Command
07.2023 - 12.2025
  • Directed 54 joint military and civilian personnel to clinically validate and coordinate patient movement across the Americas.
  • Acted as key liaison for patient movement within the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), contributing insights on global patient movement operations, including contingencies and exercises.
  • Managed operations for a 24/7 U.S. TRANSCOM Patient Movement Requirements Center (TPMRC) supporting six military services, 300 military and civilian medical treatment facilities, and 9.6 million Department of Defense beneficiaries.

Chief Nurse

United States Air Force - 72d Medical Group
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw implementation of clinical policies and standards, guaranteeing ongoing competency and professional currency for 95 nursing staff within the military treatment facility.
  • Provided expert clinical consultation to support the military treatment facility's leadership in fulfilling mission objectives and managing $27 million budget.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize population health access to care initiatives, ensuring support for beneficiaries' health needs.
  • Supervised the education and training section, monitoring requirements, instructing courses, and delivering essential training opportunities for military personnel and clinical staff.

Chief, In-flight Care Training Division

United States Air Force - School of Aerospace Medicine
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Directed and mentored a cadre of 30 physicians, registered nurses, medical technicians, and respiratory therapists in delivering 40 Air Force en route care and medical readiness courses annually for 660 students.
  • Led research, development, instruction, and evaluation of high-fidelity simulation and aircraft fuselage trainer exercise curriculum.
  • Reviewed and synthesized student and course supervisor feedback to identify areas for instructional enhancement and implement improvements.

Flight Commander, Standardizations and Evaluations

United States Air Force - 43d Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Analyzed mission data to identify trends, driving process improvements in evacuation protocols.
  • Conducted thorough post-flight debriefings to identify areas for improvement and share best practices among crew members.
  • Provided strategic advice to the squadron commander regarding aeromedical evacuation operations to enhance mission effectiveness and directed standardization and evaluation initiatives for 120 flight nurses and aeromedical evacuation technicians.
  • Achieved enhanced training outcomes by effectively managing 10 personnel and 9 clinical training programs. Created tailored evaluations and training initiatives for multidisciplinary squadron members. Drove improvements in team capabilities through strategic training development.
  • Oversaw comprehensive in-flight patient care operations as Medical Crew Director (MCD), ensuring effective mission management during aeromedical evacuation training and live missions.

ICU Nurse Manager

United States Air Force - 673d Medical Group
11.2012 - 02.2016
  • Led an integrated team of 54 nurses, medical technicians, and respiratory therapists in the operations of a 10-bed joint DoD and VA critical care unit, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in support of 166 thousand beneficiaries.
  • Managed interdisciplinary team meetings to address complex patient needs, enhance outcomes and foster collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Trained and mentored nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices.
  • Facilitated collaboration with Department of Veterans Affairs leaders to optimize processes and procedures in accordance with evidence-based best practices.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

United States Air Force - 59th Medical Wing
10.2008 - 10.2012
  • Oversaw patient care strategies for a 16-bed intensive care unit and 9-bed intermediate care unit, ensuring high-quality service for 2,300 annual medical, cardiac, and surgical admissions.
  • Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient conditions and respond promptly to emergencies.
  • Conducted thorough assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress and outcomes.
  • Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive nursing care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance recovery for critically ill trauma and surgical patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening

Timeline

Chief, Patient Movement Requirements Center

United States Air Force - U.S. Transportation Command
07.2023 - 12.2025

Chief Nurse

United States Air Force - 72d Medical Group
08.2020 - 07.2023

Chief, In-flight Care Training Division

United States Air Force - School of Aerospace Medicine
06.2018 - 08.2020

Flight Commander, Standardizations and Evaluations

United States Air Force - 43d Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
04.2016 - 06.2018

ICU Nurse Manager

United States Air Force - 673d Medical Group
11.2012 - 02.2016

Critical Care Registered Nurse

United States Air Force - 59th Medical Wing
10.2008 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University

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