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Christopher Olsen

Palmer

Summary

Accomplished Flight Paramedic and Medical Department Chief with a proven track record at Guardian Flight, specializing in critical care and emergency response. Expert in invasive airway management and adept at fostering communication, I'm significantly enhanced in safety protocols and clinical education. My leadership in project development and logistics has driven substantial improvements in operational efficiency and patient care. Born in Fairbanks I am a lifelong Alaskan. I have extensive experience in medevac operations above the Arctic Circle.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Paramedic

Guardian Flight
05.2018 - Current
  • Perform duties in line with critical care guidelines
  • Interfacility and scene emergent calls.
  • Completion of continued yearly medical education.
  • Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations, maintaining focus on the wellbeing of patients and the safety of the flight crew.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the flight paramedic team.
  • Current Base Manager in Anchorage. Duties include; Management of inventory, ordering, narcotic inventory, I-Stat management, and facilitation of communication between employees and management.

Medical Department Chief

Guardian Flight
02.2013 - 05.2018

Management of Medical Department. Duties included

  • Scheduling
  • Time Cards
  • Clinical Education
  • Interviewing / hiring
  • New hire education and on-boarding
  • Working with cooperate headquarters to meet goals and expectations.
  • Helping in directing the I-Stat program
  • Direct supervision of all medical personnel and the inventory specialist.
  • Flight Logistics
  • Operational control
  • Management of 8 bases and 60 employees


Flight Paramedic

Guardian Flight
08.2009 - 02.2013
  • Interfacility and scene medevac transports
  • Maintenance of certifications and continued education
  • Maintaining safe participation in all phases of flight.
  • Participation in the training of new hires.
  • Aiding in the planning of flights and logistics.

Flight Paramedic

Maniilaq Medflight
09.2005 - 08.2009
  • Medevac transports in the North West Arctic Borough
  • Mission planning and dispatch
  • Medical trainer for all EMT, ETT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS through Maniilaq Health Center including record keeping.
  • Assisting with the development of ambulance and medevac protocols.
  • Closely worked with the fire department, community with public education and emergency disaster planning.
  • Initiating the Maniilaq Medflight I-Stat program
  • Ordering of supplies and equipment.


Education

Paramedic Certification

North Star Medical Acadamy
Anchorage, AK

High School Diploma -

Bartlett High School
Anchorage, AK

No Degree - Applied Science

University of Alaska
Fairbanks

No Degree - Fire Service Administration

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Hemorrhage control
  • Invasive airway management
  • Safety procedures
  • Ventilator Management
  • Clinical Management
  • Logistics
  • Project development

Certification

  • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO or EVOC)- Various issuing bodies, including state-specific programs or national safety councils.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
  • PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • State Paramedic License - [State] Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
  • Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) Provider Status – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Timeline

Flight Paramedic

Guardian Flight
05.2018 - Current

Medical Department Chief

Guardian Flight
02.2013 - 05.2018

Flight Paramedic

Guardian Flight
08.2009 - 02.2013

Flight Paramedic

Maniilaq Medflight
09.2005 - 08.2009

Paramedic Certification

North Star Medical Acadamy

High School Diploma -

Bartlett High School

No Degree - Applied Science

University of Alaska

No Degree - Fire Service Administration

University of Alaska Anchorage
Christopher Olsen