Cathryn St. Amand
Clayton,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in clinical education and skills instruction. Expertise in supporting adult learning and competency validation, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism among EMS personnel.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Life Flight Network
06.2016 - Current
- Deliver advanced life support and critical care to pediatric and adult patients during rotor, ground, and fixed‑wing air medical missions.
- Exhibited clinical judgment in high‑risk, rapidly evolving environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes despite limited resources.
- Function as a dependable team member, maintaining clear, effective communication with pilots, nurses, physicians, and ground EMS.
- Enhanced mission safety by adhering to aviation, clinical, and operational protocols, contributing to successful mission execution.
- Informally mentor new and junior crew members through clinical guidance, professionalism, and example.
- Maintain mission readiness through ongoing training, skills validation, and continuing education.
Health Educator
Providence Health Training
Spokane, WA
2017 - Current
- Deliver classroom, skills lab, and clinical instruction for EMS and Paramedic students, enhancing their practical skills and preparedness.
- Teach core paramedic concepts, procedures, and clinical decision‑making using current standards.
- Evaluate student competency, provide feedback, and support remediation and exam readiness.
- Demonstrat professionalism, safety, and effective communication aligned with field practice, fostering a culture of excellence among students.
- Facilitate AHA and PHTLS courses, ensuring adherence to current standards and equipping students with essential life-saving skills.
Clinical Education Specialist
American Medical Response
Spokane, WA
2010 - 11.2015
- Designed and delivered training sessions for ongoing education of EMS professionals to retain certifications.
- Developed and implemented new employee orientation standards to improve onboarding experience and support retention.
- Maintained employee certification and education records for compliance and effective tracking.
- Conducted clinical investigations to gather necessary data.
- Collaborated with team to develop county EMS protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Humanities
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA05-2014
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA02-1998
Skills
- Critical care transport
- Paramedic‑level instruction and mentoring
- Simulation and advanced skills practice
- AHA education and certification testing
- Clinical education & skills instruction
- Adult learning and competency validation
- Policy and procedure compliance
Certification
- Flight Paramedic-Certified
- National Registry Paramedic
- Washington State Paramedic and EMS Evaluator
- Idaho State Paramedic
- ACLS, PALS and BLS AHA Instructor and Provider
- PHTLS Instructor
- NRP Provider
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Life Flight Network
06.2016 - Current
Health Educator
Providence Health Training
2017 - Current
Clinical Education Specialist
American Medical Response
2010 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Humanities
Whitworth University
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Spokane Community College