Carla Uscanga
Columbus
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in trauma care and leadership roles within military settings. Known for integrating ethical decision-making and collaborative training approaches, ensuring readiness in high-pressure environments and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Instructor
WHINSEC
Fort Benning
12.2024 - Current
- Deliver advanced, multi-modal instruction on combat trauma treatment, limited primary care, and force health protection to diverse military and law enforcement students from partner nations.
- Integrate mandatory instruction on human rights, the rule of law, and rules of engagement into medical training scenarios to ensure the ethical application of skills in a democratic context.
- Collaborate with the U.S. and partner nation Subject Matter Experts to ensure all course content adhered to the latest Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) protocols and U.S. proponent doctrine.
Drill Sergeant
Charlie Co, 1-19 IN BN, 198th IN BDE
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed and mentored One Station Unit Training (OSUT) Soldiers, transforming civilian volunteers into disciplined, lethal, and mentally resilient Infantrymen in high-pressure, resource-constrained environments.
- Executed all phases of training, including the "First 100 Yards" and the culminating "Honor Hill" event, ensuring trainees met or exceeded the rigorous physical and mental standards for graduation.
ATLS NCOIC
Charlie Co, 296 BSB, 1-2 SBCT
Fort Benning
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Served as the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) NCOIC, managing all protocols, training, and execution of Level II trauma care for mass casualty (MASCAL) scenarios, and operational exercises.
- Supervised and certified all subordinate medical personnel (medics, technicians, and specialists) in critical tasks, including prolonged field care, advanced airway management, hemorrhage control, and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC/MEDEVAC).
Healthcare Sergeant
HHC, 23 BEB, 1-2 SBCT
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided immediate and prolonged field care, triage, and stabilization for trauma and emergent injuries during complex tactical operations and training exercises (e.g., demolitions, breaching, route clearance, bridging).
- Established and managed a secure, forward Role 1 Aid Station for the Battalion, ensuring continuous medical support for all assigned and attached units in diverse and dispersed operational areas.
68W Health Care Specialist
Task Force 1-28, 3rd ID
Fort Benning
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs in diverse environments.
- Documented patient histories and coordinated with healthcare teams for treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes effectively.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Project management
- Instructional design
- Team collaboration
- Trauma care
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
NR-EMT
Timeline
Instructor
WHINSEC
12.2024 - Current
Drill Sergeant
Charlie Co, 1-19 IN BN, 198th IN BDE
10.2022 - 12.2024
ATLS NCOIC
Charlie Co, 296 BSB, 1-2 SBCT
08.2021 - 10.2022
Healthcare Sergeant
HHC, 23 BEB, 1-2 SBCT
12.2019 - 08.2021
68W Health Care Specialist
Task Force 1-28, 3rd ID
02.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University