Abraham Pritzker
Summary
Seasoned MIH and 911 Paramedic with a robust background in healthcare analytics and leadership, demonstrated at Atlantic Mobile Health and HMH JFK EMS. Excelled in advancing EMS systems through quality improvement and policy reform. Skilled in statistical software and effective staff training, showcasing a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills. Passionate about data-driven progress in the field of EMS to improve health equity and population health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MIH and 911 Paramedic
Atlantic Mobile Health
Livingston, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Provides evidence and experience-based prehospital care for ALS 911 patients
- Performs a key role as a Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic delivering nonemergent community-based care to patients at a high risk of readmission for chronic illnesses
- Collects, analyses, and interprets data for a continuous quality improvement system for the MIH program
- Makes evidence-based recommendations and decisions on MIH operations and clinical matters
Vice President
Paramedics for the Advancement of New Jersey EMS (PANJEMS)
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: PANJEMS is a 501 (c)(4) and advocates to New Jersey state officials
- Represents Licensed New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics
- Works directly with and consults on relevant material for elected officials within New Jersey to improve public policy to create more sustainable EMS systems throughout the state
- PANJEMS is a 501 (c)(4) and advocates to New Jersey state officials
Researcher
05.2022 - Current
- Completed the NREMT EMS Research Mentorship Program in which participants engage in formal instruction and mentorship in research relevant to prehospital care
- Developed an initiative to evaluation and data analysis program for a progressive MIH program
- Currently the lead author in completing a research paper on health equity and EMS care through PCRF at UCLA
- Delivered an oral presentation on an original research abstract regarding racial disparities in EMS transports
- Will be spearheading research on national MIH trends with other experts in MIH care
- Proficient with SPSS Statistics Software
Assistant Advocacy Coordinator
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Advocates for legislative reform on behalf of EMS professionals in the New Jersey area
- Meets with national legislatures and discusses topics relevant to improving the EMS workforce and the care of patients
911 and Critical Care Paramedic
HMH JFK EMS
Edison, NJ
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided evidence based and progressive 911 ALS care
- Assisted in organizing and implementing a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic
- Participated as a competitor in the JFK ALS simulation team
- Chair for the Safe Patient Handling JFK EMS Subcommittee developing and implementing policies that impact the safety of patients and providers
- Fulfilled the role of a Paramedic Preceptor
Educator
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Performs several roles within EMS education, including instructing BLS, Stop the Bleed, and other innovative classes aimed toward the community as well as EMS professionals
- Educated HMH employees in BLS and ACLS
- Developed up-to-date and innovative education and curriculum material for EMT refreshers and other elective courses offered by HMH
Education
BS - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
AAS - Paramedic Science
Bergen Community College
Master of Public Health - Health Systems and Policy
Rutgers University, School of Public Health
Skills
- Study design
- Healthcare analytics
- Public health
- Statistical software
- Multivariate analysis
- Health information systems
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare marketing
- Regulatory affairs
- Staff training and development
- Healthcare law
- Healthcare policy
Certification
- CEVO
- PALS
- PHTLS
- ACLS
- BLS instructor
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
Leadership Experience
- Assistant Advocacy Coordinator, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), 11/22, 12/23, Advocates for legislative reform on behalf of EMS professionals in the New Jersey area., Meets with national legislatures and discusses topics relevant to improving the EMS workforce and the care of patients.
- Vice President, Paramedics for the Advancement of New Jersey EMS (PANJEMS), 08/22, Present, Represents Licensed New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics., PANJEMS is a 501 (c)(4) and advocates to New Jersey state officials, such as legislative leaders, on behalf of front-line paramedics., Works directly with and consults on relevant material for elected officials within New Jersey to improve public policy to create more sustainable EMS systems throughout the state.
Timeline
MIH and 911 Paramedic
Atlantic Mobile Health
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Advocacy Coordinator
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
11.2022 - 12.2023
Vice President
Paramedics for the Advancement of New Jersey EMS (PANJEMS)
08.2022 - Current
Researcher
05.2022 - Current
911 and Critical Care Paramedic
HMH JFK EMS
09.2019 - 01.2023
Educator
09.2017 - 01.2023
BS - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
AAS - Paramedic Science
Bergen Community College
Master of Public Health - Health Systems and Policy
Rutgers University, School of Public Health
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