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Christine Jordan-Naus

Corrales,NM

Summary

Accomplished Paramedic/Firefighter with a proven track record at Sandoval Regional Medical Center and Bernalillo County Fire Department, enhancing team efficiency and patient care through advanced life support skills and critical decision-making. Expert in medical equipment usage, ultrasound IV's, cross trained in clerk duties and adept in emergency communication, consistently delivering high-quality care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic ER Technician

Sandoval Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - Current

Provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

  • Assist Physicians and in the nursing care of patients in the Emergency Department including medicating & performing skills within my scope of practice.
  • Perform all Technician duties including being trained in Ultrasound IVs on difficult IV sticks, Ortho-glass splinting, ER Medical supply stocking & organization, Clerk duties including registration process.

Paramedic

NM-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team-NDMS/HHS
09.1991 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Expected to maintain proficiency to be a strong Paramedic in providing disaster medicine.
  • Provide high quality disaster medicine in an austere environment by setting up a portable field hospital or assist other agencies in a hospital.
  • Assigned specific months to be on call for any type of disaster nationally or international and required to maintain a national and state license, including maintaining mandatory training online and in person.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.

Lieutenant Paramedic/Firefighter

Bernalillo County Fire Department
10.2003 - 12.2010
  • Supervised & Managed Firefighters and EMS personnel for optimal productivity responding to emergency calls that included fires and medical emergencies in a field setting.
  • Developed and ensured proper on shift training including adherence to protocols, provided crew counseling, conducted administration duties, fitness testing yearly and other duties as assigned.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure in the community setting and in outdoor open spaces such as rescues in the mountains. Performed as a firefighter and performed Lieutenant duties and worked under other higher ranked firefighters.

Paramedic/Firefighter

Bernalillo County Fire Department
03.1997 - 10.2003
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure in a field setting.
  • Operated and drove fire engines, brush trucks, tanker trucks and rescues. Maintained good working order of all equipment on units and in home station. Communicated with the public on our daily operating shift to give information or to educate.

Paramedic/Firefighter

Rio Rancho Fire Department
09.1991 - 03.1997
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS), Fire Suppression under pressure in a field setting.
  • Maintained daily duties, all licensure training and performed as a field training officer (FTO) to employees for the first 3-6 months.
  • Operated and drove fire engines, brush trucks, tanker trucks, and rescues.

Education

Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine

Community College of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Questa High School
Questa, NM
05.1986

Skills

  • Advanced Life Support/ Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Critical decision-making skills/ Attention to detail
  • Ultrasound IV's/ Medical supply organization
  • ER communication/ Medical equipment usage
  • Clerk duties/ Answer radio & phone calls
  • Train staff on mastering Ultrasound IV's & ER Technician duties

Timeline

Paramedic ER Technician

Sandoval Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - Current

Lieutenant Paramedic/Firefighter

Bernalillo County Fire Department
10.2003 - 12.2010

Paramedic/Firefighter

Bernalillo County Fire Department
03.1997 - 10.2003

Paramedic

NM-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team-NDMS/HHS
09.1991 - Current

Paramedic/Firefighter

Rio Rancho Fire Department
09.1991 - 03.1997

Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine

Community College of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine

University of New Mexico

High School Diploma -

Questa High School
Christine Jordan-Naus