Carri Downing
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Proactive professional with strengths in providing emergency medical and trauma treatment for sick and injured patients. Works well with team and provides clear and concise information to emergency medical personnel. Works well with personnel from other entities. Committed to staying abreast of emergency medical protocols and procedures to apply best practices. Highly organized, detail-oriented and enthusiastic about helping others. Passionate for teaching and passing on the knowledge and skills needed to be a competent EMT.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead EMT Basic Instructor
New Mexico Junior College
04.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students built on trust and respect, encouraging open communication and mutual support within the class community.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, connecting abstract concepts to students'' everyday lives.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Deliver disciplinary actions and counseling reports.
- Lead instructor for 4 EMT Basic classes from April 2023 to current.
Adjunct Instructor/ Co-instructor
ENMU-Roswell
08.2017 - Current
- To include Adjunct instructor for skills lab days as well as Assistant instructor for EMT Basic class that was held at Hobbs Fire Dept.
- Monitored students during live skills and scenarios, giving feedback to students as indicated.
- Monitored classrooms of up to 21 students during examinations to prevent cheating and respond to student requests and queries.
- Operated audio-visual equipment during classroom presentations.
- Planned and prepared various teaching aids.
- Cultivated learning atmosphere encouraging critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback and individualized support.
- Delivered successful instruction for culturally diverse group of adults with varying levels of education.
- Adapted approaches to teaching subject matter based on student learning requirements.
Paramedic
City of Hobbs Fire Department
09.2015 - Current
- Assisting in duties over past 12 months to complete tasks of EMS Coordinator position while vacant.
- Create CQI process and perform QA/QI for B Shift reports and half of A shift reports.
- Attend quarterly Trauma meetings to maintain good standing with ReTrAC (Regional Trauma Advisory Comittee).
- Develop and instruct training classes for department.
- Field Training of new employees.
- Instructs ACLS, PALS, BLS/CPR for staff and community.
- Obtaining NAEMT instructor certifications to be able to teach NAEMT classes at dept.
- Maintains CE documentation for the licensed EMS personnel.
- Organizes EMS licensure renewal for department personnel.
- Preceptor for Paramedic interns in previous years.
- Monitors vital signs and interprets EKGs to determine condition and immediate concerns of each patient.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls with attention to detail and procedural consistency.
- Stabilizes, packages and transports patients with both acute and chronic injuries and health concerns.
- Assesses emergency scenes for overall safety and proceeds with scene control activities.
- Communicates with patients and loved ones to provide information regarding care.
- Prepares patient records documenting treatments delivered and medications administered.
- Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation with manual defibrillators .
- Assisting in freeing, lifting and moving patients from wreckage without causing additional injuries.
- Participates in professional development training to improve proficiency in caring for patients with ranging injuries and illnesses.
- Protects privacy of patient information as required by federal law and in accordance with general health care principles.
- Drive and operates specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at safe and controlled speeds.
- Cleans, organizes and restocks vehicles to prepare for next patient.
- Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Paramedic (Part-Time)
Zia Park Casino & Racetrack
08.2013 - 11.2022
- Seasonal- provided EMS standby services anytime jockeys were riding on the horse race track
- Stabilized, packaged and transported patients with acute injuries
- Collaborated with local emergency medical personnel to ensure patient care was transferred to HFD for transport to CHHH
- Freed, lifted and moved patients without causing additional injuries
- Prepared and properly transferred patients to and from ambulances.
Paramedic & Trauma Registrar
Nor Lea Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2020
- Retrieved patient medical records for documentation into statewide database
- Developed and maintained databases, spreadsheets and macros and generated reports for leadership
- Prepared paper charts for scanning and indexing following established protocols
- Protect security of medical records to maintain strict confidentiality
- Used good organizational skills to manage workload
- Monitored processes and recommended methods for improvement
- Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues
- Finished tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Required minimal oversight to complete job tasks
- Assessed vital signs and triaged patients to determine immediate condition of patient
- Kept patients and family members calm to obtain information critical to providing emergency care
- Participated in professional development training to improve patient care proficiency
- Revived and stabilized patients suffering from strokes, seizures, drug overdoses and traumatic injuries
- Provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation with manual defibrillators and AEDs
- Adhered to and followed policies and procedures to promote safety and reduce contamination by bloodborne pathogens
- Assessed nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Protected privacy of patient information as required by federal law and in accordance with general health care principles.
Instructional Assistant
New Mexico Junior College -Outreach
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Graded homework and tests using answer sheets and recording results
- Operated audio-visual equipment during classroom presentations and assemblies
- Evaluated student needs, progress and challenges with tests and supplemental assessments
- Delivered presentations and lectures with accompanying PowerPoint visuals
- Liaised with administrators and educators to evaluate learning outcomes and improve program delivery
- Worked 1-on-1 with students to develop and meet learning objectives
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback and individualized support
- Adapted approaches to teaching subject matter based on student learning requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell
Roswell, NM12.2021
Skills
- Pre-hospital care
- Training
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Effective Communication
- Instructor training
- Student evaluation
- Continuing education
- Critical decision-making skills
- Interpersonal Relations
- Professionalism
Awards & Accomplishments
- Dean's List Honoree, 3 semesters.
- EMT of the year, 2018
- EMT of the year, 2022
- National Registry of EMT- Paramedic, 2015-current
- NM Licensed Paramedic, 2015-current
- Basic Life Support instructor, 2015-current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor-current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor-current
- NAEMT EMS Safety instructor- 2024
- NAEMT EPC instructor- 2024
- Completed requirements for Instructor/Coordinator
- AHA training center faculty-EMS region 3
Timeline
Lead EMT Basic Instructor
New Mexico Junior College
04.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor/ Co-instructor
ENMU-Roswell
08.2017 - Current
Instructional Assistant
New Mexico Junior College -Outreach
07.2017 - 12.2017
Paramedic
City of Hobbs Fire Department
09.2015 - Current
Paramedic (Part-Time)
Zia Park Casino & Racetrack
08.2013 - 11.2022
Paramedic & Trauma Registrar
Nor Lea Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell
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