Johanna Ruggs

Active Duty Second Class Hospital Corpsman:

Exemplary developed skills in pharmacology, iv therapy, BLS/CPR, minor surgical procedures, injections/immunizations, occupational/industrial health sampling, lab/diagnostic sample collection, medical admin notes and other medical record keeping, medical triage, emergency care services, women's wellness exams, STI screening, and other basic clinical Navy sick call skills.

Additional training in Mental Health field as a Psychiatric Technician that provides behavioral and mental health care for service members and their families. Assists psychiatrists and psychologists by performing assessments, crisis triage and management, co-facilitation of therapy groups, short-term counseling, training and education classes, and psychological testing. Provides intervention for persons affected by psychological trauma, mental illness, and crisis. Completes observations and documentation in the care and treatment of patients in the inpatient and outpatient hospital settings and field environments. Has knowledge of operational stress control and mitigation methods and assessment of traumatic brain injury.