Christopher Hayes
Celina,TN
Summary
Seasoned Emergency Management Director with a proven track record at Clay County EMA, adept in strategic thinking and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded comprehensive emergency plans, enhancing disaster response and mitigation. Skilled in patient care and training, achieving significant improvements in community preparedness and safety protocols.
Driven and resourceful with talent for critical thinking and problem-solving in high-pressure situations. Possesses solid understanding of emergency response protocols and demonstrated ability in strategic planning and risk assessment. Capable of coordinating efforts to enhance community resilience and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Director
Clay County EMA
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced community preparedness by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management plans.
- Contributed to the development of regional hazard mitigation strategies by participating in multi-agency planning initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, incorporating new ideas into existing processes when appropriate.
- Conducted regular training exercises to maintain staff readiness and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency plans.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement to optimize emergency response capabilities.
- Led a team of professionals in managing emergencies, fostering a supportive work environment that prioritized safety.
- Oversaw recovery efforts following disasters, coordinating resources and support to affected communities.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administered and reported on progress of such grants.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Clay County Ems
03.2018 - Current
- Upheld strict safety regulations for both self and team members while navigating through hazardous situations.
- Established airway management techniques when necessary for patients with respiratory distress or failure.
- Sustained positive relationships with hospital staff during patient transfers to establish trustworthiness among healthcare professionals.
- Managed inventory of medical equipment and supplies on ambulances, maintaining readiness for all emergencies.
- Assisted patients experiencing cardiac arrest by performing CPR immediately upon arrival at the scene.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced paramedics.
- Enhanced response times by coordinating with dispatchers, law enforcement, and other first responders during emergencies.
- Conveyed empathy towards distressed individuals during emergency responses, ultimately providing emotional support.
- Facilitated debriefings after critical incidents involving both trainees and experienced paramedics in order to improve future responses.
- Conducted regular reviews of protocols and procedures in line with industry best practices, promoting continuous improvements in patient care standards.
- Collaborated with emergency medical teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs, leading to improved continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in emergency medical services.
- Created detailed reports documenting each call''s events from start to finish while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Administered medications as required based on protocols or under the direction of a physician via radio communication during emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pre-hospital emergency care and advanced life support interventions.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Evaluated trainee performance during clinical rotations, providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth and improvement.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
CPR Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
- Measured student performance using objective evaluation criteria aligned with national guidelines for effective CPR administration.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, improving overall comprehension levels among students.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing participant feedback, making necessary adjustments to enhance course content and instructional methodologies as needed for optimal results.
- Increased community awareness of CPR importance through public workshops, presentations, and seminars.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by maintaining proper equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and usage protocols during practice sessions.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Streamlined the CPR certification process by implementing efficient scheduling and record-keeping procedures.
Air Force Medic
USAF
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Improved community health awareness by organizing and participating in public health campaigns.
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostic tests to accurately identify patient health issues, improving treatment precision.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
Death Investigator
Clay County Government
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed overdose death scene evidence and photographs.
- Conducted comprehensive training seminars for law enforcement personnel on best practices for preserving evidence at a death scene, leading to improved collaboration during investigations.
- Supported grieving families by providing clear explanations of investigation findings and offering guidance on next steps following a loved one''s death.
- Developed effective stress management techniques to maintain emotional well-being while handling the challenges inherent within the role of a death investigator.
- Contributed to public health initiatives by identifying trends in sudden or unexpected deaths within the community and reporting findings to appropriate agencies.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
Vol State Community College
Cookeville, TN08-2021
High School Diploma -
Clay County High
Clay County TN05-2014
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Incident command
- Public safety
- Emergency planning
- Hazard mitigation
- Disaster response
- Media relations
- First aid training
- Training and education
- Evacuation procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Disaster planning
- Patient care
Paramedic of the year
Paramedic of the year 2024
Timeline
Emergency Management Director
Clay County EMA
01.2022 - Current
Death Investigator
Clay County Government
01.2021 - Current
Air Force Medic
USAF
07.2019 - 07.2024
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Clay County Ems
03.2018 - Current
CPR Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
Vol State Community College
High School Diploma -
Clay County High
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