Name of Award Meritorious Service Medal (1969-2016)
Devices
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Year Awarded 1998
Last Updated: Jan 29, 2021
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Details Behind Award
12 January 1995 to 30 Apr 1998
Achievement #1 NCOIC of Inpatient Pharmacy filling an E-7 position. Prepared for Joint Commission survey resulting in zero negative findings. Redesigned inpatient vault operations allowing access to military on-call technicians resulting in overtime payments to civilian pharmacists being eradicated for after-hours narcotics dispensing. Implemented an inventory and control system for serially numbered crash cart seals allowing instantaneous location of any crash cart within the facility. Achievement #2 Unselfishly giving of her off-duty time, SSG Crawley tutored four fellow technicians in preparation for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. All five who took the test passed the first time versus the national average of only 60% first time pass. Through personal initiative, she established herself as the primary preceptor for pharmacy technician student externs from a local college. She assisted several soldiers in preparation for promotion and Soldier-of-the-Month boards with outstanding success. Achievement #3 SSG Crawley trained over 100 Department of Nursing and 10 DENTAC personnel on utilization of the electronic bulk ordering module of CHCS. She researched and developed a comprehensive chart of IVPB, IV, and IM dosages for use by Department of Nursing personnel after-hours. She created inventory sheets used daily in the Emergency Room and DocuMed dispensing areas. She also created an after-hours medication locator guide that is used by all Department of Nursing and Emergency Room staff on a daily basis. Achievement #4 SSG Crawley served as the CTT proctor and trainer for the Pharmacy since her arrival which resulted in 100% first-time "GO" for all assigned military during the past two testing cycles. Additionally, she was designated as the Terminal Area Support Officer for the Department and expertly maintained system readiness which precluded any down-time or additional waiting time due to computer malfunction. Performed admirably as Department and MEDDAC trainer on CHCS system will all inpatient procedures. Citation For exceptionally meritorious service while assigned to the Department of Pharmacy, Reynolds Army Community Hospital. Staff Sergeant Crawley established herself as a leader, trainer, and mentor to peers and subordinates alike. Her dedication to duty reflects great credit upon her, the Army Medical Department, and the United States Army.
