Jessica Strizak
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 10 years of clinical experience, including more than two years supporting aerospace and operational medicine at the United States Air Force Academy. Experienced in aeromedical readiness, flight medicine, occupational health, and medical standards, with expertise in coordinating flying status evaluations and supporting mission readiness for active-duty personnel. NIOSH-certified in spirometry and committed to advancing knowledge in aerospace medicine through graduate study.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant- Flight and Operational Medicine
United States Airforce Academy (Defense Health Agency)
USAF Academy, Colorado
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate with Flight Surgeons, leadership, and operational personnel to facilitate aeromedical evaluations, waiver processing, and flying status determinations.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of DAFMAN 48-123, AFI 48-133, approved medications list, MSD guidance, and Active Duty/Cadet waiver standards to support flying duty qualification, medical readiness, and aeromedical disposition determinations.
- Maintain aeromedical records, case tracking, and medical readiness documentation utilizing AIMWITS, PEPP, ASIMS, MHS GENESIS, and JLV systems.
- Conduct medical readiness screening and documentation review for USAFA Airmanship Programs, including powered flight, soaring, parachuting, instructor pilot, and jumpmaster training operations.
- Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, cryotherapy, specimen collection, wound cultures, ear irrigations, and suture/staple removals.
- Conduct pulmonary function testing and respiratory health assessments as a NIOSH-certified Spirometry Technician, supporting Occupational Health surveillance, respiratory clearance, and medical readiness requirements for firefighters and Security Forces personnel.
- Support Occupational Health programs by conducting patient screening, assisting with pre-employment physicals, work-related injury evaluations, firefighter and Security Forces Occupational Health Assessments.
Nursing Assistant-Ivy Family Medicine Clinic
Evans Army Community Hospital (Defense Health Agency)
Fort Carson, Colorado
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Performed procedures such as rapid strep, influenza, RSV and covid swabs, throat and wound cultures, ear irrigations, suture/staple removals, eye exams, EKG’s, and newborn metabolic screenings.
- Assisted with procedures such as IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, toenail removals and Botox injections.
- Measured and record vital signs and obtain specimen samples.
- Assisted in the care and management of supplies, equipment, and forms required for the patient care mission.
- Maintained 40+ employee CAF folders with a 95% completion rate.
- Led quarterly mock code blues for approximately 40+ clinic personnel and credentialed providers.
Emergency Room Technician
Baylor Scott and White Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)
Temple, Texas
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Triaged incoming patients.
- Assisted with CPR, lab carries, and patient transportation.
- Assisted incoming/outgoing helicopters with landing and patient loading/unloading.
Clinical Assistant III
Seton Northwest Emergency Department (Level IV Trauma Center)
Austin, Texas
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Performed clinical procedures including wound cultures, dressing changes, cardiac monitoring, ear irrigations, suture/staple removals, EKG’s, IV placement and specimen collection.
- Triaged incoming EMS patients.
- Measured and recorded vital signs and obtained specimen samples.
- Prepared patients and rooms for examinations and diagnostic tests.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Public Health
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas12.2025
Skills
- Aerospace & Flight Medicine
- Aeromedical Readiness & Medical Standards
- Occupational Health Surveillance
- Clinical Documentation
- NIOSH-Certified Spirometry
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare Collaboration
- MHS GENESIS
Accomplishments
- Received the 2026 2nd Quarter Civilian Category I Award in recognition of outstanding performance and contributions to aerospace and operational medicine.
- Awarded the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal for exceptional service and contributions to military healthcare operations.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Tech University while maintaining full time employment supporting aerospace and operational medicine at the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Earned NIOSH Spirometry Certification, qualifying to perform pulmonary function testing for civilian and active duty firefighters and Security Forces personnel.
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIOSH Spirometry Certification
Timeline
Nursing Assistant- Flight and Operational Medicine
United States Airforce Academy (Defense Health Agency)
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant-Ivy Family Medicine Clinic
Evans Army Community Hospital (Defense Health Agency)
11.2020 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Baylor Scott and White Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)
02.2013 - 02.2015
Clinical Assistant III
Seton Northwest Emergency Department (Level IV Trauma Center)
08.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of General Studies - Public Health
Texas Tech University