Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Military Service
Timeline

Amie Wood

Infinite Legacy
Fairfax,VA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Dedicated paramedic with over 12 years of experience in emergency medical care and patient support, including military service as a Hospital Corpsman. Proven leadership as an HM2 (E-5) in the United States Navy, complemented by two years of experience as a Transplant Preservationist. Highly proficient in advanced life support, patient assessment, and emergency response, with a strong background in behavioral health and pediatrics. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Work History

Special Event Standby Paramedic

6 Months
LifeStar Response of Maryland | 03.2026 - Current
  • Deliver advanced life support services at events across Washington, D.C. and Maryland, enhancing participant safety. Facilitate comprehensive medical coverage for athletes at Audi Field, contributing to the success of D.C. United, Washington Spirit, and D.C. Defenders. Support ALS care during marathons, concerts, festivals, and various energetic, dynamic events, ensuring effective emergency response.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment protocols, health management, and safety practices.
  • Maintain patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Safeguard ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient transport and handoff processes.

First Aid Responder

6 Months
Heed Health | 03.2026 - Current
  • Independent contractor
  • Provide BLS-level care for youth sporting events, combat sport tournaments, corporate events, conferences, production sets, and concerts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Maintain client relationships

Transplant Preservationist

2 Years 5 Months
Infinite Legacy | 04.2024 - Current

Referral Response

  • On-site response to all hospitals within the Infinite Legacy donation service area (NOVA, DC, and MD) for organ donation consult referrals.
  • Collaboration with patient health care teams in the ICU setting to provide education on organ donation process and determine current patient status for organ donation potential.
  • Electronic health record review for organ donation suitability.

Organ Recovery

  • Provide organ recovery process education to hospital OR staff.
  • Assist staff with patient surgical preparation.
  • Surgical back table set up for optimal organ preservation and sterility.
  • Collaboration with surgeons to provide intra-op in-situ cold perfusion for organ preservation
  • Recover tissues and organs for research and education in accordance with researcher protocol.
  • Kidney cannulation and pulsatile hypothermic perfusion monitoring
  • Sterile packaging according to UNOS standards
  • Surgical assist to primary surgeon
  • Incision closure

Administrative

  • Assisted in creating the living donor SOP
  • Worked with the ethics committee to evaluate our protocols to ensure donor safety in the OR.
  • On strategic planning committee
  • Procurement Services preceptor
  • Maintain company vehicles, mission essential equipment, and office spaces

Care Coordinator

1 Year 4 Months
Newport Healthcare | 11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assigned as a care coordinator at an intensive mental health residential program for adolescents.
  • Maintained the flow of programming for residential clients, provided emotional support, and facilitated therapeutic groups in accordance with client treatment plans.
  • Used Crisis Prevention Institute techniques to de-escalate conflict, redirect self-injurious behaviors, and ensure client safety.
  • Easily build rapport with clients and maintain the client/care coordinator therapeutic relationship throughout the clients' mental health treatment.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class

8 Years
United States Navy | 01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Hospital Corpsmen perform duties as assistants in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury and assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel of the operational forces, shore activities, and other authorized beneficiaries. Function as clinical or specialty technicians, administrative personnel, and health care providers at treatment facilities.
  • Informed patients of pap results and recommended follow-up based on findings, age, and medical history. Ancillary responsibility as safety and infection control officer.
  • 6 months of experience in dental assisting with operatives and exams, panoramic and bite wing x-rays, documenting findings in patients' chart, and scheduling appointments.
  • 3 years at Naval Branch Health Clinic Gulfport, MS in Medical Homeport department. Competent in patient assessment, history taking, narrative documentation, EKGs, assisting with procedures including well-woman exams, medication injections, pediatric vaccinations, IV therapy, incision and drainage, and proper labeling and handling of labs. Extensive knowledge in physical exams, splinting, wound care, and immunizations. Worked independently under Senior Medical Officer guidance, performing assessments and ordering labs, imaging, and medications for differential diagnoses agreed upon by the Senior Medical Officer. Primary trainer for junior personnel in the department.
  • 2 years in the reserves at Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Baltimore. Attached to Expeditionary Medical Facility DET I, which is responsible for constructing and manning field hospitals in combat zones. Performed venipuncture for required labs and administered immunizations to maintain operational medical readiness for the 32 units attached to NOSC Baltimore. Primary educator on hemorrhage control during Hospital Corpsman Skills Basic annual sign off.
  • Maintained TCCC certification throughout the entirety of USN career.

Education

Associate of Science - Upper secondary education

Paramedic

Northern Virginia Community College | Springfield, VA | 01-2026

Certification

Associate in Science (AS) - Psychology

Northern Virginia Community College | Sterling, VA | 08-2022

High school diploma

Herndon High School | 06-2013
Advanced

Skills

Friendly
positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Conflict Management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Build client relationships
Organizational and time management

Certification

Virginia State EMT-B Certification, January 2023 to January 2031, Virginia State Paramedic Certification, January 2026 to January 2029, VOEMS Paramedic Certification, D.C. Paramedic, March 2026 to June 2028, Maryland Paramedic, March 2026 to April 2028, NREMT Paramedic, January 2026 to March 2028, NRP, EMT-P, PALS Certification, October 2025 to October 2027, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA), ALS Certification, October 2025 to October 2027, Advanced Life Support (AHA), BLS for Healthcare Providers, August 2024 to August 2026, Basic Life Support, BLS Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, Driver's License

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Military Service

  • Hospital Corpsman Second Class | United States Navy | United States
  • January 2014 to January 2022

Commendations

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal X2
  • Good Conduct medal
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
  • National Defense Medal
  • Marksmanship Ribbon

Timeline

Special Event Standby Paramedic

LifeStar Response of Maryland
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

First Aid Responder

Heed Health
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

Transplant Preservationist

Infinite Legacy
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Care Coordinator

Newport Healthcare
11.2022 - 03.2024Read More

Hospital Corpsman Second Class

United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2022Read More

Herndon High School

High school diploma
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Northern Virginia Community College

Associate in Science (AS) from Psychology
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Associate of Science from Upper secondary education
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Northern Virginia Community College

Paramedic
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Amie Wood