Christopher Viveiros

Christopher Viveiros

History of managing and leading diverse work teams throughout different aspects of the military health care environment from Internal Medicine Wards to Humanitarian Assistance in foreign countries.

Chula Vista, California, United States
Member since January 16, 2012
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Education
2013 University of Irvine, The Paul Merage School of Business , MBA , Health Care Executive MBA Program
2010 Argosy University , BS , Business Administration

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Leading Petty Officer, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Componment Command San Diego, CA 2010 - Present:Current responsibilities include the remote management of 20 medical administration centers for the Navy Reserve responsible for providing medical care to about 12,000 Navy Reservists throughout CA, NV, NM, AZ, CO, UT, HI, and the Territory of Guam. I am responsible for the development of policy guidance, training, and compliance at all 20 locations. 

Medical Director, Reserve Wounded, Ill and Injured, San Diego, CA  2008-2010     

Directed a diverse staff of 10 civilian and military personnel in the medical care of the Wounded, Ill and Injured patients.  Executed care plans and managed all aspects of the sailor’s treatment and transition back to civilian life.  Worked directly with various hospital departments and nonprofit organizations in the care and treatment of injured patients.

 Clinic Manager, Combat Assault Battalion, Third Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan,   2006-2008

Responsible for supervising 20 Sailors in the provision of medical care to 500 Marines and Sailors in field and garrison environments. KITP 07-01: While deployed to South Korea set up and maintained  a Battalion Aid Station capable of providing treatment to 250 patients in a joint operation environment with the U.S. Army.

Supervised medical training, clinic administration, coordination with local medical services, and emergency management of injuries and illnesses in simulated combat environments. Planned and supervised the medical logistics necessary to deploy over 60 U.S. Marines to a cold weather environment for 3 months. In coordination with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force developed and supervised the creation of  supply procurement, MEDVAC, berthing and food inspection procedures for a joint force of 150 personnel. During the absence of the Battalion Surgeon  provided medical treatment to U.S. Marines and Sailors

 Platoon Corpsman/Squad Leader, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Okinawa, Japan, 2005-2006

Responsible for the medical and administrative care of 44 Marines with little to no supervision. Treated routine and trauma patients in both field and garrison environments, managed medical records and filing, and tracked the medical readiness of the platoon. As Squad Leader was responsible for leading 10 Marines, ensured their tactical employment and the logistical planning and maintenance of over $100,000 worth of military equipment. During the 31st MEUs  Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief in South Leyte, Philippines aided in the supervision and construction of expedient roads which greatly increased the recovery efforts of multinational rescue personnel

Headquarters and Service Company Corpsman,  Combat Assault Battalion, Third Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan 2004-2005

Directed 14 medical personnel in the provision of medical training and support to 1,000 Marines and Sailors ensuring that all training evolutions were completed safely and without major incident. Created and coordinated a combat injury training program for non-medical personnel. Provided training and certification to 35 U.S. Marines greatly increasing the medical support and combat effectiveness of the battalion.  

 Internal Medicine Team Leader, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 2003-2004

Directed a diverse staff of military staff members in conjunction with the unit’s Charge Nurse to assign daily responsibilities on the ward. Ensured that all training records were in compliance with JCAHO standards. Trained staff members on patient assessments, wound care, venipuncture, and IV Therapy