Served as certified registered nurse anesthetist for Fleet Surgical Team Two during emergency TDY. As the sole anesthesia provider for over 3,000 Airmen, Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors, supported 5th and 6th Fleet operational capability for 6 operating rooms, ensuring peak medical operational readiness. Thorough preparation ensured zero mishaps during over 30 general anesthetic cases/procedures. Trained MEU, medical, and aviation officers in emergency anesthetic techniques in preparation for trauma patients.
During this period, Captain Roberts' critical thinking and advanced clinical skills secured positive outcomes for 11 critical cardiac patient transfers, saving the facility over $10,000. He augmented a total of 1,100 hours in the Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgical Unit, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and the Emergency Room saving a total of $10,000 and cutting Emergency Room wait times by 50%. Captain Roberts nursed 600 patients, started 13 intraveneous lines, two rapid intubations and administered 3,200 medications with no errors. His clinical knowledge was demonstrated by hid clear and effective instruction of 77 staff on blood transfusion techniques, field ventilator operations, and chest tube care ensuring and expanding critical skill competencies. His astute vigilance with infection control guidelines promoted an inservice on pneumonia patient care for 47 staff ensuring national standards were met.
She distinguished herself as a highly effective leader as she demonstrated keen managerial skills enabling the Unit to provide more than 5,000 hours of contributory support to the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune with a cost savings of over $550,000. She personally provided over 200 hours of support as acting Executive Officer and Nurse Anesthetist to 20 patients with a Relative Value Unit exceeding $100,000.
As the Forward Surgical Team Chief of Anesthesiology while deployed to Afghanistan, Major Tomas led trauma support for over 3,000 coalition force members resulting in 300 trauma evaluations of which over 100 were brought by urgent aeromedical evacuation. Her expert care resulted in a less than 5-day return-to-duty rate of 70 percent, conserving the much needed fighting force. Furthermore, Major Tomas spearheaded over 70 surgeries, 10 while under indirect fire, facilitating over 20 life and limb-saving procedures and successfully managing over 35 critically injured patients. Moreover, Major Tomas single-handedly performed life-saving resuscitation for a Soldier who suffered a partial amputation of his upper extremity due to an enemy attack. His timely transfusion of over 20 units of blood products directly contributed to the Soldier's survival. In support of NATO operations, Major Tomas supported a 50-member Polish medical element by organizing and establishing anesthesia capabilities and support for their field hospital allowing for over 20 medical and trauma evaluations to be accomplished.
Lieutenant Wilson's outstanding professional skill, knowledge, and leadership provided invaluable support to OIF/OEF patients by delivering optimal pain control for forty five severely injured Soldiers, easing their anxiety and facilitating the healing of extensive wounds. Additionally, she managed or participated in thirty-five obstetric deliveries, provided efficient and individualized patient care, and taught breastfeeding skills to thirty new mothers, building confidence and encouraging optimal nutritional starts for their newborns. Her commendable performance is in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflects credit on herself, the 79th Military District Washington, and the United States Army.
