Corey Nelson
West Fargo
Summary
Accomplished Critical Care Paramedic with 19 years of specialized experience in managing acute emergencies during air and ground transport. Exceptional proficiency in conducting thorough patient assessments and implementing advanced life-saving techniques ensures optimal health outcomes. Recognized for strong communication skills that foster effective collaboration with colleagues, hospital staff, and EMS representatives. Proven leadership abilities in high-pressure environments, complemented by a total of 25 years in the EMS field, starting as a First Responder in rural North Dakota in 2001.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Perham Area Ambulance
Perham, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Led field training for new paramedics, enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve clinical skills and emergency response techniques.
- Evaluated trainee performance through hands-on assessments, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in emergency medical services.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic-Base Manager
Altru Hospital
Grand Forks , ND
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Lead of Operations
- Critical Care Management
- Public Relations
- EMS Education
- Scheduling
- NICU
Critical Care Paramedic
Lakeview Hospital EMS
Stillwater, MN
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Critical Care 911 response along with interfacility transports
- EMS Liaison for local Fire Departments and First Responders
- EMS Education
- Field Training Officer
- Preceptor
Flight Paramedic
LifeLink III
Minneapolis, MN
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Performed Critical Care and emergency medical treatments
- EMS Education
- Public Relations
Flight Paramedic
Valley Med Flight
Dickinson, ND
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Performed Critical Care and emergency medical treatments.
- Public Relations
- Liaison for outreach EMS services
Ambulance Manager-Interim
Casselton Ambulance Service
Casselton, ND
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Directed work of employees when acting as manager on duty
- Brought Basic Life Support Ambulance Service up to Advanced Life Support Service
- Scheduling of EMTs and Paramedics
- EMS Education
- Manager of day to day operations
- Budgeting
- Grew revenue by $25,000 by planning and executing fundraising events.
Paramedic
North Memorial Ambulance
Marshall, MN
10.2009 - 04.2013
- Oversaw team wellness, including morale, continuing education, and team recruitment.
- 911 Emergency Response
- Interfacility Transports
- EMS Education
- Public Relations
- Charge Medic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Mangment
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA2015
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND03.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Lidgerwood Public School
Lidgerwood, ND2005
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Scheduling
- Critical care
- Supervisory training
- Patient-focused care
- Precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Operations management training
Certification
- NREMT-Paramedic
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- ATLS
- NRP
- CPR
- Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
- Licensed in MN, WI, ND, SD
Timeline
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Perham Area Ambulance
05.2023 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic-Base Manager
Altru Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2023
Critical Care Paramedic
Lakeview Hospital EMS
04.2019 - 10.2020
Flight Paramedic
LifeLink III
07.2016 - 04.2019
Flight Paramedic
Valley Med Flight
10.2014 - 03.2016
Ambulance Manager-Interim
Casselton Ambulance Service
04.2013 - 10.2014
Paramedic
North Memorial Ambulance
10.2009 - 04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Bismarck State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Lidgerwood Public School
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Mangment
Creighton University