Christina Mason
Summary
My objective is to obtain employment as the Deputy of Emergency Management with the City of La Porte. Dependable EMS Lieutenant effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced and stressful work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Lieutenant
City of La Porte EMS
09.2020 - Current
- Responsibilities included field supervision of critical and non-critical management of patient's.
- Management of MCI's
- Quality Management/Quality Assurance
- Director of the Safe Riders program and CPS tea. Worked closely with TDSHS and EOM for SJCC for organization of multiple child passenger safety and education events for the community and surrounding area
- Teaching CPR and stop the bleed for the community and for the city of la porte employees
- Providing immunizations to children and city employee's
- Participation as a bike medic during multiple sporting events and festivals, including sylvan beach festival, La Porte triathlon, Fred Hartman half marathon, many local events hosted on Main St and LPHS football games
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
- Participation in public relation events such as the health fair, story time with a hero, NNO, school supply drive, food drive, and the career fair
- Evaluated and recommended methods of improving operational performance.
- Continuation of training through attendance of multiple EMS conferences and leadership trainings
- Obtained child passenger safety technician proxy certification.
- Monitored implementation and success of protocols and programs.
- Oversaw orientation and performance evaluations of employees and field training officers
Paramedic
City of Nassau Bay EMS
01.2012 - Current
- Responsibilities include critical and non-critical management of patient
- Accurate completion of patient care records
- Supply check off and replacement
- Organizing and teaching CPR for the police department, fire department, and various agencies within the city
- Participation in public relation events such as Fourth of July parade, CPR First aid training for local swim team, and the arrival of the shuttle with Nasa
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Paramedic
Lake Jackson EMS
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Accurate and thorough documentation and completion of patient care records
- Managing rehabilitation stations for fire department during structure fires
- Implementation of the NIMS for natural disaster situations for our community and surrounding communities
- Experience with Incident Management planning with EMS for natural disaster events and preparation for events with high probability for mass violence
- Examples were organizing water and food distribution sites for areas affected by natural disaster, planning for possible active shooter events at local functions during times of society tempestuousness, and planning for short term and long term COVID preparedness for our service and community
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Logging controlled substances
- Performing supply check off's every shift and replacement of supplies
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Conducting CPR classes for the community and education for the employees of LJEMS
- I received two merit raises during employment, and promotion to an interim supervisor, when needed
- Obtained TDSHS EMS instructor license.
Paramedic
City of Deer park EMS
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Managing rehabilitation station for fire department during structure fires
- Performing supply check off every shift and replacement of supplies
- Ordering supplies for and organizing CPR classes
- I received three merit raises during employment and three life saver awards.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Paramedic II
City of La Porte EMS
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Field Training Officer
- Lead paramedic on apparatus
- Community outreach and education for prevention and recognition of medical and trauma emergencies
- Providing immunizations
- Providing the department newsletter
- Child Passenger Safety Technician
- IPMBA Bike Medic
- Participation in public relations events
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
EMT/paramedic
Baystar EMS
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities included patient care and transport from hospital to hospital, hospital to home, or home to medical appointments/treatment
- Station cleaning and apparatus check off and cleaning
- Replacement of supplies
- Field Training Officer.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Seaman (E3)
United states navy
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Responsibilities included military knowledge and history training and physical training
- Watch scheduler, supervision over 15 young adults in barracks
- Circuit board troubleshooting and repair for radio and sonar devices
- Fire Fighting
- Cleaning of barracks
- Cadence leader
- Promoted from recruit training command to E3 on completion.
EMT
Best Care EMS
11.2006 - 05.2008
- Responsibilities included transport of patients' hospital to hospital, hospital to home, home to appointments/treatment, and long-distance transports
- Cleaning of station and medical unit
- Field training personnel.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
EMT
Bayou City EMS
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Transport and care of patients being transported from hospital to home and transport and care of dialysis treatment patients
- Cleaning of station and medical unit
- Public relations with contracted facilities.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
EMT
Houston Medical Transport
01.2005 - 10.2005
- Transport and care of patients being transported from hospital to hospital
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- EMS event standby at Houston Raceway Park
- Cleaning of station and medical unit
- Public relations with contracted facilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
San Jacinto Community College-Central
12.2023
San Jacinto Community College-Central
05.2011
Lee College
05.2004
Skills
- AHA Instructor for ACLS, BLS, PALS, and Heart Saver CPR and First aid
- Certified IPMBA Bike Medic
- Certified CPST Proxy
- Hazmat Training
- NIMS Training
- Passionate about community education and prevention
- EMS Educator
- Work well in stressful situations
- Disaster Response
- Crew Coordination
- Customer Service Skills
- Clinical Staff Management
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Community-Based Educational Programs
- Emergency Readiness
- Direct Supervision
- Train Employees
Certification
- TDSHS Certification, 11/30/2023, 161763
- TDSHS EMS Instructor Certification, 03/31/2025, 176516
- AHA BLS Instructor, 10/31/2024, 08120115960
- AHA ACLS Instructor, 07/30/2025, 08120115960
- AHA PALS Instructor, 08/31/2025, 08120115960
- Safe Kids CPST Proxy, 10/14/2025, T719347
Activities
I'm active in physical health through a various number of gyms, running events, and yoga. I enjoy spending my time off with my family and taking my son to participate in activities within the community of La Porte and outside. I enjoy spending time with friends outside of work and traveling. I enjoy karaoke and musical theatre.
Timeline
EMS Lieutenant
City of La Porte EMS
09.2020 - Current
Paramedic
Lake Jackson EMS
10.2018 - 10.2021
Paramedic
City of Deer park EMS
07.2015 - 08.2018
Paramedic II
City of La Porte EMS
04.2012 - 07.2015
Paramedic
City of Nassau Bay EMS
01.2012 - Current
EMT/paramedic
Baystar EMS
09.2009 - 05.2012
Seaman (E3)
United states navy
08.2008 - 08.2009
EMT
Best Care EMS
11.2006 - 05.2008
EMT
Bayou City EMS
10.2005 - 11.2006
EMT
Houston Medical Transport
01.2005 - 10.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
San Jacinto Community College-Central
San Jacinto Community College-Central
Lee College
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