Allison Cruz Rodriguez
Lompoc
Summary
Detail-oriented safety and financial management professional with 7+ years of military healthcare experience as an LPN and expertise in safety compliance, auditing, and financial oversight. Skilled in DTS, AROWS, and GTC management, overseeing travel authorizations/vouchers and financial transactions for 1,500+ personnel. Experienced in workplace safety inspections, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Served as NCOIC of a medical clinic during deployment, managing $1M+ in medical equipment. Adept at process improvement, training personnel, and ensuring adherence to DoD regulations to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Technician
California Air National Guard
08.2023 - Current
- Identified and documented workforce safety violations, issuing corrective actions to uphold the integrity of the safety program.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Developed and facilitated 12+ safety and occupational training sessions annually, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, industry standards, and organizational guidelines, which improved overall compliance and enhanced risk awareness across the unit.
- Managed and updated safety documentation for 70 personnel, ensuring 100% compliance with training and certification requirements, leading to successful annual safety inspections with minimal findings.
Finance Technician
Hawaii Air National Guard
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed and approved Defense Travel System (DTS) vouchers and authorizations for 1,500+ personnel, ensuring accurate payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with DoD travel regulations.
- Reviewed and processed military orders through AROWS, verifying funding accuracy and proper resource allocation to support mission requirements.
- Conducted audits of Government Travel Card (GTC) transactions and deployment pay records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions that strengthened financial accountability and reduced risks.
- Analyzed and validated financial documents, ensuring data integrity and preventing errors that could impact funding and operational budgets.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army
01.2014 - 05.2021
Field Hospital Operations
- Provided direct patient care in a high-tempo field hospital environment, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to military medical protocols.
- Served as a hand receipt holder, managing $1 million+ in medical equipment and supplies, ensuring accountability and readiness.
- Led as the Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCOIC) of the medical clinic during deployment to Kuwait, overseeing daily operations, personnel, and patient care delivery.
- Delivered critical care nursing in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Sedation Center, providing specialized care to critically ill and sedated patients.
- Served as the unit’s Safety Representative, implementing risk reduction strategies and conducting compliance audits to maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Managed medical supply logistics as the Supply Coordinator, ensuring proper inventory, procurement, and distribution of critical medical equipment and supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Hawaii Pacific University
12-2024
Skills
- Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation
- Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Regulatory Documentation & Record-Keeping
- Safety Training & Program Development
- Defense Travel System (DTS) Administration
- Financial Auditing & Risk Mitigation
- Budget & Resource Allocation
- DoD Financial Regulations & Policy Compliance
- Patient Assessment & Direct Care
- Military Medical Documentation & Compliance
- Infection Control & Patient Safety
- Supply Chain & Inventory Management (Medical Supplies)
Certification
Google Project Management Certification
Timeline
Safety Technician
California Air National Guard
08.2023 - Current
Finance Technician
Hawaii Air National Guard
05.2021 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Army
01.2014 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Hawaii Pacific University
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