Austin Delacruz, Jr.

CURRENT AS OF 10/14/2018 - AUSTIN E. DELACRUZ, Jr., CAMO Inspector I00365, DHA (s), MA Ed/AET, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RCP - Doctor of Health Administration Candidate, Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training, Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (CA) - RCP #16023, Registered Respiratory Therapist #57699, Registered Pulmonary Functions Technologist Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP/CECU), United States Air Force (Retired), United States Veteran. *** Home Address: 2916 Rebecca Drive Fairfield, CA 94533 - Mobile Phone: (707) 386-5394, FAX: (707) 429-4810 Work: (925) 372-2000 Ext. 5882 *** Work Email: austin.delacruz2@va.gov *** Personal Email: austin.delacruz.jr@gmail.com *** CRITICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Over 30 years as Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Technologist, Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, and Respiratory Care Board of California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. *** Extensive experience in Critical Care Air and Ground Transport Care, Emergency Medicine, Surgical Intensive, Medical Intensive, and Cardiac Critical Care management. Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider. Works collaboratively with physician (s) in pre and post fight evaluations using pulse oximeter, digital sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, and advanced airway management adjuncts, operation of bag-valve masks (BVM)/artificial manual breathing unit (AMBU) and other emergency medical life sustaining support including administration of various oxygen modalities, operation of transport ventilators and advanced life support systems, asthma attacks assessments and evaluations using spirometers and therapeutic interventions such as beta-adrenergic and anticholinergic pharmacologic administration. *** RECENT ACTIVITIES: In tandem with the cageside physician, conducted pre/post fight comprehensive medical/physical evaluations of mixed martial arts fighters at the Shawn and Zeny Correa's Titans Cage 20 Professional and Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Event sanctioned by the California Mixed Martial Arts Organization (CAMO) and the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) at the McClellan Conference Center, Sacramento, California on October 6, 2018. Teamed up with the ringside physicians; completed meticulous pre/post bouts physical/medical fitness and safety evaluations and documentations at the Global Boxing Organization (GBO) "The Rematch" Joel Diaz vs. Miguel Angel Huerta and Ryan Bourland vs Jose Hernandez GBO Super Middleweight World Title Fight by the Don Chagrin and PACO Promotions sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) at the Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks, California, October 6, 2018. In concert with the cage side physicians, consolidated medical expertise; coordinated swift but comprehensive pre/post physical, medical, and safety evaluations of 22 mixed martial arts cage athletes at the Bay Area Combat "October Fist" by Steve Bartnett Promotions sanctioned by the California Mixed Martial Arts Organization (CAMO) at the Chardonnay Hall - Napa Valley Expo, Napa, California, October 13, 2018. *** MILITARY BACKGROUND: US Air Force Retired, USAF Veteran with 21 years of Active Military Service; honorably retired July 31, 2009. *** DECORATIONS, MEDALS, CITATIONS, and CAMPAIGN RIBBONS AWARDED: Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, Air Force Longevity Service with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, US Air Force Non-commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and Air Force Training Ribbon *** PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS: Lambda Beta Society Faculty Honoree by The Honor Society for Respiratory Care Practitioners. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP License #16023) by the Respiratory Care Board of California. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Registry #57699) by National Board for Respiratory Care. Registered Pulmonary Functions Technologist (RPFT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist/Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS) by National Board for Respiratory Care. Certified Higher Education Professional by the Excellence in Teaching, Career Education Colleges and Universities. Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Society Honoree by National Honor Society for Educators. *** PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES: 1. Communication Skills: communicates clearly and effectively in many mediums: by email, verbally, with lists and phone messages, on the phone, and with body language. Impeccable listening skills, follows directions, and provides feedback. 2. Honesty: Accurate, timely, and transparent. If made a mistake, doesn’t cover it up, admit it, and learn not to do it again. 3. Technical Competency: At the pinnacle of professional medical skills. Performs tasks utilizing the acquired and learned skills and delivers best results and outcomes. As a new California Mixed Martial Arts Organization (CAMO) Inspector Licensee, will continue improving skills along the way and learn from all the leaders and sports officials. 4. Work Ethic: Always at work on time, does what hired and tasked to do without or with compensation. Meets targets and deadlines and work to the best of ability. 5. Flexibility: Reacts quickly to changing conditions in any given environment. Can change gears and adapt as required for the athletes' changing physical and medical conditions, fans and crowd tempo while ensuring safety, professionalism, to delivering entertaining and fun filled sports events. 6. Determination and Persistence: Takes challenging goals and roles and turns generally arduous tasks achievable. Works hard and keep moving forward even in times of unexpected obstacles in dealing with complex back-breaking quandaries. 7. Ability to Work in Harmony with Co-Workers: Team player, follower, and leader who gets along with medical and sport colleagues and all allied health and sports professionals. Works with others effectively and collaboratively in different circumstances to deliver optimum, safe, and entertaining sports events. 8. Eager and Willing to Add Knowledge Base and Skills: Always in search to finding out new information, expand knowledge and explore new ways of doing things. Passionate and fervent in learning from mentors and leaders, willing to pass it on to others, and deliver invaluable services to the athletes, the medical, and sports communities while enjoying healthy, rewarding, inspiring, entertaining, and safe sports events. 9. Problem-Solving Skills: Motivated to take on challenges with minimal direction. Foresees potential troublesome situations and circumstances or when something needs to be done and react accordingly. 10. Loyalty: Trustworthy and works professionally to meet the best interests of the medical and sports communities while representing the organization positively in public.