Chiyo Crooks
Denver,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable Flight Paramedic with a solid background in emergency medical services. Demonstrated expertise in providing critical care during high-pressure situations, enhancing patient outcomes through quick decision-making and advanced medical procedures. Proven ability to manage medical emergencies and work cohesively with team members, ensuring optimal patient care. Supports safety and well-being of patients and teams members.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
AirCare Alaska
08.2024 - Current
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to the appropriate medical facility, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the flight team by consistently modeling proper protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations and adverse working environments while maintaining focus on patients' well-being and the flight crew's safety.
Flight Paramedic
MedHealth Partners/Angel MedFlight
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Flight paramedic tasked with long-distance national and international critical care specialty flights
- Job entails providing advanced life support critical care to patients while working in small and compressed spaces
- This includes planning and preparing for flight missions by through review of patient information, communication with office staff, and sending facility staff
- Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by the Medical Director with proper and accurate documentation of patient transports in a timely manner
Flight Paramedic
Apollo MedFlight
04.2022 - 01.2024
- National float critical care flight paramedic tasked with providing time-sensitive critical medical care for a variety of patients
- Provided timely medical treatments to patients during flight, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation, and advanced airway management
- Administered medications appropriately according to established protocols.
- Maintained paramedic certifications in various states allowing for adaptation of job location based on company needs.
Critical Care Medic
Summit Fire and EMS
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Manages 911 response for Summit County, including safely transporting critical patients to Denver-area hospitals while sustaining patients' levels while in transit
- Proficient in wilderness environments
- Collaborates and liaises with area agencies, taking the lead in 911 calls
- Field trainer for new medical personnel and teams up with physicians and nursing staff during the transition of patient care
- Maintains and titrates infusions while caring for critically ill patients during stabilization and transport.
- Accurately documents all patient care into an electronic medical record system
Flight Paramedic
Air Methods/TriState CareFlight
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided highest quality pre-hospital advanced life support utilizing standards and guidelines established by the Medical Director
- Autonomously evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups, pediatric through geriatrics, provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (rotor-wing) from hospitals or accident scenes
- Public relation events for surrounding communities and agencies
- Responsible for medical equipment daily evaluations
- Managed ordering for base supplies and maintained patient care documentation
Paramedic
Denver Health Paramedic Division
02.2008 - 01.2015
- 911 responder for the City and County of Denver
- The primary role was to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system
- Worked in many environments, including roadways, people's homes, and police operations
- Field-trained doctors, paramedic students, and firefighters in emergency medicine
- Selected to work at highly visible and public events such as the Democratic National Convention and President Obama's Presidential visit
- Served as the Emergency Medical Services Educator providing didactic and skills instruction for Denver Health Medical Center in conjunction with the Community College of Denver
Paramedic
Northglenn Ambulance
09.2002 - 02.2008
- Responded to 911 calls in Adams County, Colorado
- Established and maintained cooperative relations within the community, including police, fire, hospitals, and other agencies
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO12-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Safety procedures
Certification
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic (NREMT-P)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- State Paramedic Licenses - AK, AZ, FL, CO, KS, NE, OK, SD, TX, WY
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Training
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO and EVOC)
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
AirCare Alaska
08.2024 - Current
Flight Paramedic
MedHealth Partners/Angel MedFlight
01.2024 - 08.2024
Flight Paramedic
Apollo MedFlight
04.2022 - 01.2024
Critical Care Medic
Summit Fire and EMS
06.2017 - 04.2022
Flight Paramedic
Air Methods/TriState CareFlight
12.2015 - 01.2017
Paramedic
Denver Health Paramedic Division
02.2008 - 01.2015
Paramedic
Northglenn Ambulance
09.2002 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
Pueblo Community College
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