Facilitated training for EMS system entry for over 150 paramedics into the Northwest EMS system.
Created a care card system to engage with all community members transported to the hospital.
Followed department rules and regulations and oversaw discipline to maintain compliance among personnel.
EMS Logistics Officer, Quality control for all EMS reports.
Maintain all EMS equipment for 2 fire stations, 3 ambulances, 3 fire engines.
Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
EMS data control to facilitate medical billing: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
Create, on a daily basis, a National Incident Management system 208 document to direct crews through EMS and Fire Operations.
Testify on behalf of patients or at the request of legal counsel to accurately represent medical care for pre-hospital incidents.
Worked with Board Members to implement all aspects of a new Fire Department. EMS logistics, policy and procedures, training, fire apparatus, budgets, EMS system entry, retention of employees, hiring, discipline, promotion, and community services.
Integral member of the strategic plan team to move the Fire Department into the next chapter of community service.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Barrington
Barrington, IL
2004 - 2013
Firefighter/Paramedic, responding to EMS, Fire, and Rescue related emergencies.
School Board Member
DaVinci Waldorf
Wauconda, IL
2014 - 2017
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Partnered with a variety of stakeholders in the community, including non-profit agencies and community leaders in pursuit of shared goals.
Strengthened existing services with open and honest communication while expanding programs for all ages of students.
Worked on multiple fundraising events.
Facilities Manager
DaVinci Waldorf
Wauconda , IL
2010 - 2017
Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
Maintained records of payments, vendor pricing, energy usage and activity reports.
Managed spending to ensure adherence with budget.
Created plan for the creation of new school building on existing campus.
Firefighter Paramedic
Round Lake Fire Protection District
Round Lake , IL
2000 - 2003
Firefighter/Paramedic, responding to EMS, Fire, and Rescue related emergencies.
Firefighter Paramedic
Metro Paramedic Services
Gurnee, IL
2003 - 2004
Firefighter/Paramedic, responding to EMS, Fire, and Rescue related emergencies.
Operating Engineer
Bituminous Roadways
Minneapolis, MN
1990 - 1997
Advanced Operator for all equipment in the asphalt construction industry.
Facility Manager
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago , IL
1998 - 1999
Managed and maintained building, 37 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois.
Carpenter/Contractor
Lenny Szarek Inc
McHenry, IL
1999 - 2001
Rough and trim carpenter. Worked on projects including: single family homes, townhomes, apartment buildings and condominiums.
Education
Bachelor of Special Studies - Ethnic Studies (Art, Religion, Sociology)
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
Certification
IDPH EMT-Paramedic 2002-Present.
Respiratory Protection Program specialist, DHS.
Department of Children and Family services mandated reporter.
Designated Infection Control Officer.
Instructor 1,2.
Management/Leadership 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
FEMA NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700.
Committees
Northwest Community EMS System
PBPI (Provider Based Performance Improvement) 2014-present. The PBPI Committee is charged with creating and implementing the System's Performance Improvement Plan and making recommendations for the Quality Management section of the System Strategic Plan. They focus on high-risk behaviors and gather information relative to system activities through retrospective run reviews, concurrent monitoring of performance, test/assessment results, and comments from system members.
R & D 2014-2016. The Research and Development Committee is charged with the job of reviewing and testing various new medical products presented to the Northwest Community EMS System. They research available literature and published papers as well as conduct field testing of devices and equipment. The committee is made up of representatives from each of the provider agencies as well as members of the EMS system staff, including the EMS Medical Director.
CARS (Computer Aided Reporting Systems) 2014-2016. Facilitate the creation and maintenance of a system-wide information system network designed to electronically obtain, record, store, and report patient care data in compliance with the IDPH uniform data set.
Cardiac Arrest Committee 2018-2021. The NWC EMSS Cardiac Arrest Committee was established in March 2018 to serve as an interested stakeholder group charged with identifying, analyzing, and recommending treatment, evaluation, and management of cardiac arrest patients in the NWC EMSS. Initial member of the Committee and served as the secretary for the initial year.
References
Matt Myren, Attorney, DaVinci Waldorf Board President
630-992-5627
Dr. Matthew Jordan, Northwest Community EMS Medical Director
847-962-6008
Scott Motisi, Deputy Chief, Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District
708-421-3548
Donna Brooks, Psychotherapist, Early Childhood Teacher
224-623-1524
Brian West, Executive Client Advocate, Marathon Health
217-900-9000
Adam Babcox, Owner, Issaquah Family Chiropractic
425-358-1043
Wendy McClain, Educator
319-560-1522
Timeline
Lieutenant/Battalion Chief
Paramedic Services of Illinois Inc.
2014 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Barrington
2004 - 2013
School Board Member
DaVinci Waldorf
2014 - 2017
Facilities Manager
DaVinci Waldorf
2010 - 2017
Firefighter Paramedic
Round Lake Fire Protection District
2000 - 2003
Firefighter Paramedic
Metro Paramedic Services
2003 - 2004
Operating Engineer
Bituminous Roadways
1990 - 1997
Facility Manager
Art Institute of Chicago
1998 - 1999
Carpenter/Contractor
Lenny Szarek Inc
1999 - 2001
Bachelor of Special Studies - Ethnic Studies (Art, Religion, Sociology)
Cornell College
IDPH EMT-Paramedic 2002-Present.
Respiratory Protection Program specialist, DHS.
Department of Children and Family services mandated reporter.