Amy Means
Tatum
Summary
Experienced Paramedic and Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to preserving life, alleviating suffering, promoting health, and demonstrating compassion. Proficient in performing technical medical skills with precision, understanding and effectively addressing the emotional and medical needs of injured or ill individuals, and maintaining a professional and objective approach to patient care. Open to learning new concepts in rescue and medical techniques, as well as in hospital care. Capable of comprehending and following oral and written instructions while maintaining a professional attitude. Skilled at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, assisting agencies, hospital personnel, and the general public. Excel in rapid assessment, advanced trauma life support, and delivering high-quality patient care. Prioritize team collaboration and strive for optimal outcomes while remaining adaptable to changing needs. Recognized for exceptional clinical skills, ability to make decisions under pressure, and compassionate interactions with patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Flight Nurse/Paramedic
UT Health East Texas Air 1
01.2014 - Current
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs, and clinical rotations, and participating in continuing education sessions for the care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Responsible for providing comprehensive management to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in both pre-hospital and inter-facility hospital settings via helicopter and ground ambulance
- Understands and applies specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing practice, advanced emergency procedures and diagnostics
- Also performs a variety of outreach and educational activities in addition to flight related responsibilities
Charge Nurse/Critical Care RN
LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
- 24 Bed adult critical care unit designed to provide comprehensive care for critically ill, trauma patients, and cardiovascular post-op patients require highly skilled nursing care, including close observation and the use of extensive monitoring equipment, mechanical ventilation and potential end-of-life care
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse/Critical Care Trauma RN
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center with a 22-bed pediatric critical care unit designed to provide comprehensive care for critically ill trauma patients
- Multi-trauma and Neuro-trauma patients require highly skilled nursing care, including close observation and the use of extensive monitoring equipment, mechanical ventilation and potential end-of-life care
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse/Critical Care Trauma RN
EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center with a 16-bed adult critical care unit designed to provide comprehensive care for critically ill trauma patients
- Multi-trauma and Neuro-trauma patients require highly skilled nursing care, including close observation and the use of extensive monitoring equipment, mechanical ventilation and potential end-of-life care
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Paramedic/Preceptor
Champion EMS/Trinity Mother Frances
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Provided and directed fast, efficient Advanced Life Support on a 911 MICU to the ill and injured of urban or remote rural areas
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Anticipated potentially life-threatening squeal of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life
- Dealt with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity
- Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as fire & police Departments, and additional EMS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX08-2025
Associates Degree - Nursing program
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-2010
Nursing prerequisites -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX01.2008
Nursing prerequisites -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX01.2005
Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Certification -
Kilgore College
Longview, TX01.2004
Nursing prerequisites -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX01.2003
Skills
- Venous Access Expertise
- Critical Care Ventilator Proficiency
- Emergency Intubation Expertise
- 12-lead EKG interpretations
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Finger Thoracotomy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Surgical Airway Management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Proficient in Neonatal Resuscitation
- Advanced Airway Management
- Intensive Care Nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas State Board of Nursing.
- State Paramedic License - Texas Department of Health
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) Provider Status – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Referrals
Brandon Means 903-445-6791, Pulsara Senior Vice President - MedOps
Josh Jordan 903-724-2922, Pulsara
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Nurse/Paramedic
UT Health East Texas Air 1
01.2014 - Current
Charge Nurse/Critical Care RN
LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse/Critical Care Trauma RN
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse/Critical Care Trauma RN
EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2010 - 01.2011
Paramedic/Preceptor
Champion EMS/Trinity Mother Frances
01.2004 - 01.2010
Nursing prerequisites -
Tyler Junior College
Nursing prerequisites -
Kilgore College
Nursing prerequisites -
Kilgore College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas State Board of Nursing.
- State Paramedic License - Texas Department of Health
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) Provider Status – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associates Degree - Nursing program
Kilgore College
Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Certification -
Kilgore College
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