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“Tucker brings a lot of that real-world knowl- edge, plus her civilian real-world knowledge,” said Indiana Air Na- tional Guard Maj. Robert Abbinett, the chief nurse executive in 181st Medi- cal Group from Terre Haute, Indiana.
Tucker, a skilled respira- tory tech, brought her emergency medical tech- nician skills to the table. Tucker said her military experience helped her obtain her civilian job, and that it was her civil- ian job as an EMT that kept her fresh and pre- pared for the CERFP.
“Being an EMT helps you remember the basics
she assisted with manag- ing the patients’ airways, said Indiana Air Guard Col. Brian Dykstra, the senior flight surgeon for 122nd Medical Group.
that anyone could over- look,” said Tucker. “You understand the overall body at the very basic level, understanding the airway, breathing and circulation functions, your three main vitals,” Tucker explained.
Tucker was the only respiratory therapist who participated in the CER- FP validation process. She was responsible for setting up and maintain- ing the ventilators, and
Dykstra said having a knowledgeable respirato- ry therapist on an emer- gency team is important to the operation.
“She is very capable and competent,” said Dykstra of Tucker’s experience.
Tucker’s red hair stood out against the green and grayish colored uniforms that filled the room, however she is all about being a team player.
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Guard Spc. Shelly Yarde, Evansville, IN, a phar- macy technician with the 384th Military Police Company, said she learned a lot work- ing with Tucker and the other airmen. “She gave classes on how vents work, and how to oper- ate them,” said Yarde of the specialized medical equipment.
As she prepared the team’s ventilators, Tucker showed no sign of stress for the coming valida- tion. Maybe this is be- cause of her experience. Whatever the reason for her calmness, Tucker said she enjoyed the hands-on opportunities during training. u
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