Colby McClellan
Bozeman,Montana
Summary
Military veteran and Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience in high-pressure emergency care settings. Strong clinical skills in patient assessment and critical life support interventions. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through calm and decisive action during crises. Effective collaborator with healthcare teams to ensure efficient emergency care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Central Valley Fire District
Bozeman, MT
02.2025 - Current
- Pioneered Montana’s first full-time DoD SkillBridge placement with Central Valley Fire Department, creating future opportunities for participants.
- Provided timely medical assistance to patients during emergency calls.
- Administered basic life support and first aid in high-pressure scenarios.
- Trained new staff on protocols, safety measures, and emergency response techniques.
Critical Care Technician
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted nurses in critical care units by monitoring vital signs and providing patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrests or respiratory failure.
- Assisted with insertion of arterial lines, central venous catheters and chest tubes under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Nuclear Missile Technician
U.S Naval Nuclear Submarines USS Nevada
Bremerton, USA
07.2019 - 02.2025
- Honed leadership abilities by becoming a senior supervisor of a junior division.
- Utilized decision making skills and attention to detail during long shifts over the course of 5 deployments.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations and minimizing risk of accidents during handling of hazardous materials.
- Experience with personnel management and team deployment in emergency scenarios.
- Currently holds TS-SCI clearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cosumnes Oaks High School
Elk Grove, CAAssociate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Montana State University
Billings, MTSkills
- Advanced firefighting techniques
- Trauma management
- Problem solving
- Emergency medical care
- Water rescue operations
- Leadership
Certification
• Basic Enlisted Submarine School, 03/2020
• Nuclear Missile Technician Operations and Maintenance, 04/2020 - 05/2021
• Advanced Fire Fighting, 05/2023
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification, 05/2023
• MT EMT course completion, 04/06/25
• Nuclear Missile Technician Operations and Maintenance, 04/2020 - 05/2021
• Advanced Fire Fighting, 05/2023
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care certification, 05/2023
• MT EMT course completion, 04/06/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Critical Care Technician
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
07.2025 - 11.2025
EMT
Central Valley Fire District
02.2025 - Current
Nuclear Missile Technician
U.S Naval Nuclear Submarines USS Nevada
07.2019 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Cosumnes Oaks High School
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Montana State University