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Charles Bauer

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Visionary leader with extensive experience in healthcare, including management and leadership, known for providing excellence in patient care while pioneering innovative strategies and driving transformative solutions. Adept at spearheading program development, fostering partnerships, and enhancing patient care through cutting-edge technologies. Demonstrates exceptional skills in leadership, process improvement, and cultural competence, consistently achieving measurable improvements in student and patient outcomes.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PARAMEDIC

Gila Bend Fire & Rescue
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide emergency medical care, stabilize patients, and ensure safe transport to medical facilities

INSTRUCTOR / ADJUNCT FACULTY

Maricopa Community College District
04.2000 - Current
  • Field Internship & Clinical Coordinator
  • Lead EMS program instruction, ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry standards
  • Implement innovative teaching methods, enhancing student outcomes
  • Foster partnerships with local emergency services, facilitating hands-on training opportunities and ensuring curriculum aligns with current industry practices and needs
  • Established strong rapport with students, creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered curiosity and critical thinking skills.

DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED HEALTH / CLINICAL NETWORK DIRECTOR

Medically Home
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Spearheaded integrated health strategies, revolutionizing patient care delivery and substantially reducing hospital readmissions through cutting-edge home-based solutions for large health systems
  • Oversaw pioneering hospital at home markets in Arizona & Wisconsin (Mayo Clinic), Missouri (Saint Luke's Health System) and Texas (Texas Health Resources) with an average daily census of over 40 patients
  • Managed and maintained healthcare delivery contracts with focus on excellence in patient care, KPIs and CQI
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

OWNER / DIRECTOR

LRS and Healthcare Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Consulted with medical practices to enhance revenue by adding services and optimizing operations
  • Pioneered mobile COVID-19 testing at the start of the pandemic when testing was not widely available
  • Offered mobile laboratory and phlebotomy services
  • Streamlined practice operations, enhancing patient care and satisfaction, while implementing cost-saving measures
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

PRACTICE MANAGER

Integrated Healthcare Mobile Solutions
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Streamlined operational processes, reducing patient wait times and enhancing overall practice efficiency
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in substantial budget improvements
  • Cultivated a cohesive team environment, enhancing staff satisfaction and retention
  • Supervised team of 9 personnel.

ADJUNCT FACULTY - LEAD INSTRUCTOR, PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

Central Arizona College
01.2007 - 08.2016
  • Led day-to-day instruction of paramedic program.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Developed positive relationships with students built on trust and respect, encouraging open communication and mutual support within the class community.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to track student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of course content.

PRACTICE MANAGER

FIT Healthcare
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Evaluated practice workflows regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision and ongoing staff development.
  • Assisted in patient care as a medical assistant as needed.

EMS EDUCATOR / PROGRAM DIRECTOR / VICE PRESIDENT

E-MED
01.1995 - 08.2015
  • Delivered EMS advanced life support education to rural communities through relationships with colleges and fire departments.
  • Streamlined the assessment process by creating efficient evaluation tools to measure student progress and competency.
  • Implemented scenario-based training exercises to enhance critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC / BASE SUPERVISOR / EDUCATOR

PHI Air Medical / Air Evac Services
10.1999 - 01.2015
  • Managed EMS helicopter base with an annual budget of over $3 million and 15 assigned employees while streamlining and implementing cost-effective resource management, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Coordinated multi-agency disaster response drills, elevating regional emergency preparedness
  • Delivered patient care.
  • Elevated care standards through consistent adherence to established treatment guidelines and protocols.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships with EMS agencies and healthcare institutions, facilitating real-world training experiences and creating a robust network of industry professionals
  • Implemented strategic protocols, enhancing overall operational efficiency

EMT / EMT-I / PARAMEDIC / BATTALION CHIEF

Buckeye Valley Fire
10.1989 - 03.2001
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
  • Promoted community health by participating in public outreach initiatives such as CPR classes and first aid demonstrations.
  • Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.

ER TECHNICIAN / PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN / CNA

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
04.1992 - 09.1997
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.

URGENT CARE TECHNICIAN / PARAMEDIC

Phoenix Memorial Hospital / Buckeye Medical Center
02.1993 - 01.1996
  • Administered medications, adhering to strict protocols for dosages and timing.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall safety and hygiene standards.
  • Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
  • Assisted with primary care - first urgent care in AZ to have a Medicaid primary care contract.

POLICE DISPATCHER

Town of Buckeye
11.1990 - 04.1993
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Streamlined information sharing with other departments by developing comprehensive call summaries for interagency use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-2025

No Degree - Business Leadership

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
01-2003

EMT-Intermediate / Paramedic - Emergency Medical Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
12-1991

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology

Samaritan Health System
Avondale, AZ
08-1989

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Policy implementation
  • Performance evaluations
  • Business administration
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Key performance indicators
  • Continues quality improvement
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Paramedic - State of Arizona

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor - American Heart Association

PreHospital Trauma Life Support and Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor - National Association of EMTs

Prehospital Emergency Provider Program Instructor - American Academy of Pediatrics



Timeline

PARAMEDIC

Gila Bend Fire & Rescue
03.2024 - Current

DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED HEALTH / CLINICAL NETWORK DIRECTOR

Medically Home
12.2021 - 09.2023

OWNER / DIRECTOR

LRS and Healthcare Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2022

PRACTICE MANAGER

Integrated Healthcare Mobile Solutions
08.2015 - 04.2017

PRACTICE MANAGER

FIT Healthcare
03.2012 - 08.2015

ADJUNCT FACULTY - LEAD INSTRUCTOR, PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

Central Arizona College
01.2007 - 08.2016

INSTRUCTOR / ADJUNCT FACULTY

Maricopa Community College District
04.2000 - Current

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC / BASE SUPERVISOR / EDUCATOR

PHI Air Medical / Air Evac Services
10.1999 - 01.2015

EMS EDUCATOR / PROGRAM DIRECTOR / VICE PRESIDENT

E-MED
01.1995 - 08.2015

URGENT CARE TECHNICIAN / PARAMEDIC

Phoenix Memorial Hospital / Buckeye Medical Center
02.1993 - 01.1996

ER TECHNICIAN / PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN / CNA

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
04.1992 - 09.1997

POLICE DISPATCHER

Town of Buckeye
11.1990 - 04.1993

EMT / EMT-I / PARAMEDIC / BATTALION CHIEF

Buckeye Valley Fire
10.1989 - 03.2001

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Western Governors University

No Degree - Business Leadership

Rockhurst University

EMT-Intermediate / Paramedic - Emergency Medical Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology

Samaritan Health System

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