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Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego announces Mark Campbell, Nurse Educator for Department of Education, as one in a series of Navy Surgeon General Power Awardees for September 2022.
Campbell, who works as the Program Manager for Command Orientation, was awarded for his innovative approach and the positive changes he has made that invest in the positive culture at NMRTC San Diego.
“We are able to work together to produce positive, lasting results for our customers, their families and staff”, said Campbell. “Every Wednesday evening after Command Orientation I can sit on my couch thinking, we just welcomed 100 new people to the most important work they will ever do, here at Naval Medical Center San Diego. That is pretty cool.”
Among his many achievements, Campbell was awarded accelerated advancement to Petty Officer 3rd Class within a year of serving in the Navy; received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for saving the Navy in excess of $207,000 in excessive contractor estimates while serving in Diego Garcia; participated in numerous medical evacuations and humanitarian assistance missions; participated in Operation Uphold Democracy, restoring democratic rule in Haiti; and, served over six years as a diving instructor working in the Pacific and Indian oceans with a cumulative nine months of life underwater. Campbell attributes a part of his success to the training he received during his time in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training.
“Doing a job right the first time was instilled in all SEAL candidates at the cost of grueling physical training when they failed”, said Campbell. “Do it right the first time, and do that every time. Despite washing out, the emphasis on attention to small details remains a mainstay in everyday life.”
Cambpell credits his successes at NMCSD to the support of staff and Capt. Kim Davis, NMRTC San Diego’s commander.
“Meeting Capt. Davis in the Command Suite was a humbling, first time experience”, said Campbell. “We discussed her vision for Command Indoctrination and she said you are empowered. I was empowered to think outside the box, so long as it wasn’t illegal, unethical or immoral. It was that moment we completely rebranded the NMCSD experience for new members.”
Campbell appreciates the opportunities he has at NMCSD to welcome those who will begin their new career at the hospital.
“The thing I take pride in the most is fostering relationships”, said Campbell. “In my different roles here at Naval Medical Center San Diego, I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many departments and diverse people. The rapport I’ve built over the years has been my greatest asset.”
NMRTC San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Navy story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raphael McCorey)
| Date Taken: | 03.15.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 03.23.2023 16:04 |
| Story ID: | 440484 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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