Dan Odom
Signal Mountain,TN
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Phoenix Air Group
Cartersville, GA
02.2015 - Current
- Adhered to flight protocols to protect well-being of patients and staff.
- Updated hospital staff on patient health status for rapid and effective care.
- Contractor for United States Department of State
- Contractor for United States Department of Defense
- Contractor for US Armed Forces
- Perform HID(highly infectious disease) missions both OCONUS and CONUS theaters
- Perform surgical procedures to include chest tube placement, surgical airway placement, suturing, arterial lines. CVP monitoring, ECMO, and ultrasound.
Paramedic
Erlanger LifeForce Event Medicine
Chattanooga, TN
02.2013 - Current
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Event medicine working at events and venues providing both advanced and basic treatment
- PRN staff position in EStar surgical unit providing nursing care to transient surgical and trauma patients.
- NICU Transport Paramedic transporting neonate patients for Children's Hospital
Vice President of Sales
Capitol Sales, Inc
Cleveland, TN
01.1993 - 01.2024
- I am a co-owner of a family business that is involved in sales and equipment to OEM customers in the appliance industry.
- Aligned sales objectives with business initiatives using strategic development, forecasting and budgeting.
- Designed cohesive and effective sales organization, including job positions and sales resource deployment.
- Oversight of business division operations, including development, production and marketing.
- Implemented strategies to drive changes and improvements and enhance performance.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with industry partners, creating focused campaigns to drive long-term business development.
Paramedic
CHI Memorial Health System
Chattanooga, TN
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Provided emergency care by performing ALS interventions
- Updated hospital staff on patient health status for rapid and effective care.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Paramedic
Puckett EMS
Chattanooga, TN
01.2011 - 02.2020
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of described care provided and patient responses
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Respond to 911 calls in Dade, Sequatchie, Marion, Catoosa and Walker County
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
ACS Director
Hamilton County Government
Chattanooga, TN
01.2011 - 02.2020
- Directed unit of dedicated paid and volunteer staff to provide emergency communications in the event of a disaster or communications outage.
- Provided liaison service between TEMA and TVRS personnel.
- Provided WINLINK support using HF radio service.
- Coordinated HCES mobile command post.
Flight Paramedic
East Tennessee Baptist Hospital
Knoxville, TN
01.1993 - 02.1998
- I was a flight paramedic on a MBB BK 117 rotor wing air medical program.
- Transitioned to role of Chief flight Paramedic
- Assisted pilot with navigation and radio communication.
- We transported sick and critically injured patients to hospitals in the metro Knoxville, TN area.
- I was experienced with art lines, ventilators, placement of surgical airways and surgical chest tubes, advanced medication dosage and administration.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
- Team leader of flight crew in training and overall management of program
Vice President and Chief of Field Operations
Chattanooga Ambulance Service, Inc
Chattanooga, TN
01.1986 - 06.1996
- I was in charge of day to day operations of a busy emergency and non emergency service.
- I owned one half of this business.
- We had approximately 40 employees.
- I was in charge of training, state law compliance, and employee benefits as well as budget.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify operational challenges and plan corrective actions.
- Researched underlying issues, regulatory compliance status and processes to resolve complex business issues and recommend strategic corrective actions.
- Implemented best practices to strengthen internal systems and spearhead proactive change.
- Diminished regulatory risks by strict adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
Paramedic
EMT Paramedic, Hamilton County EMS
Chattanooga, TN
03.1987 - 01.1993
- Worked as EMT Paramedic for busy 911 service in Hamilton County, Tennessee
- We provided EMS for all of Hamilton County
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
Education
Critical Care Paramedic -
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN10.2017
Chemistry
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN03.1987
EMT Paramedic -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- National Registry of EMT-Paramedic
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA BLS Instructor
- AHA ACLS EP Instructor
- AHA BLS Instructor
- PHTLS Advanced Level Provider
- State of Tennessee Critical Care EMT-P
- State of Texas EMT-P
- State of Georgia EMT-P
- State of South Carolina EMT-P
- State of Alabama EMT-P
- State of Florida EMT-P
- ASTNA TPATC Advanced Provider
- IBSC Certified Flight Paramedic
- DoD Secret Clearance
Affiliations
Accomplished Paramedic with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-
critical results. Extensive experience in both
pre-hospital and clinical settings as a provider and supervisor/director.
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Phoenix Air Group
02.2015 - Current
Paramedic
CHI Memorial Health System
02.2015 - 07.2020
Paramedic
Erlanger LifeForce Event Medicine
02.2013 - Current
Paramedic
Puckett EMS
01.2011 - 02.2020
ACS Director
Hamilton County Government
01.2011 - 02.2020
Vice President of Sales
Capitol Sales, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2024
Flight Paramedic
East Tennessee Baptist Hospital
01.1993 - 02.1998
Paramedic
EMT Paramedic, Hamilton County EMS
03.1987 - 01.1993
Vice President and Chief of Field Operations
Chattanooga Ambulance Service, Inc
01.1986 - 06.1996
Critical Care Paramedic -
Roane State Community College
Chemistry
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
EMT Paramedic -
Chattanooga State Community College
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