Courtney Root
Hudson,OH
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic/RN with a passion for people. Expertise in program coordination, community outreach, and quality improvement. A diverse background yields proven project management and care process transformation. Dedicated self starter with strong time management, soft skills, and emotional intellect.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Stroke Program Coordinator
Western Reserve Hospital
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
07.2024 - Current
- Led implementation and service expansion of the Tele-Stroke Neurology video consultation program in collaboration with various service lines in the organization, as well as representatives from the contracting program.
- Develop and conduct education programs for physicians, nursing, EMS, and community members.
- Ensure timely data abstraction, reporting of program quality metrics, and key performance indicators.
- Transformed the code stroke process flow to provide safer care, faster.
- Provide patient care coordination and patient education as related to the program.
- Collaborate with Stroke Medical Director to lead the hospital-wide Stroke Committee and inspire transformation of care.
REGISTERED NURSE: CARDIAC CATH AND STRESS LAB
University Hospitals
Bedford, Ohio
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided care alongside physicians during testing and peri-operative periods to provide quality outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patients ability to safely undergo testing or procedures.
- Educated patients and families on testing and procedures, as well as aftercare and follow up instructions.
- Administered and assessed response to procedural medications.
REGISTERED NURSE: PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, Ohio
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered direct care for critically ill and medically complex children.
- Coordinated and collaborated as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Actively participated in PICU staff resiliency efforts and supported the implementation of resiliency and coping tools across inpatient units.
- Championed implementation of PICU CPR coach model alongside physician researchers.
- Adapted to changing healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Northfield Village Fire Department
Northfield, Ohio
11.2011 - 12.2020
- Provided direct care and advocated for patients in a semi-urban community.
- Administrated online training platform for 40+ employees.
- Coordinated community engagement programming and outreach events.
- Provided fire safety education to schools and community organizations.
- Mentored and trained newly hired employees.
PARAMEDIC BURN TECHNICIAN
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, Ohio
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed burn dressing team’s time and task management as rotating team captain.
- Collaborated with burn surgeons and nursing staff to execute plan of care.
- Assisted in reinforcing patient education concepts as patients prepared to transition home.
- Participated in unit volunteerism through Aluminum Cans for Burned Children.
- Introduced virtual reality to augment pain management during dressing change procedures.
PARAMEDIC: RELIEF CREW CHIEF
Mecklenburg EMS Agency
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided innovative and compassionate direct patient care across a diverse patient population in an urban location.
- Developed system operational skill awareness.
- Taught community CPR courses.
- Participated in community outreach and engagement events.
- Assisted in field research studies via data collection.
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Hambden Fire Department
Chardon, Ohio
11.2008 - 02.2013
- Performed paid and volunteer work as a firefighter/paramedic for a semi-rural community.
- Led community engagement and education programming.
- Transformed and implemented curicculum for fire prevention education in township schools.
- Participated in county hazmat response and dive rescue and recovery team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2018
Paramedic
Auburn Career Center
Concord, OH05-2011
Skills
- Program coordination
- Community outreach
- Quality improvement
- Process optimization
- Quality metrics reporting
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Project management
- Transformational leadership
Affiliations
- Medical Service trip: Panama
- Medical Service trip: Brazil
- Big Brothers Big Sisters: Mentor
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the Year, Northfield Village Fire Department
- Cardiac Arrest Outcome Recognition, Mecklenburg EMS Agency
- Multiple lifesaving and service commendations, including service commendation from Ohio Governor John Kasich
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Stroke Program Coordinator
Western Reserve Hospital
07.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE: CARDIAC CATH AND STRESS LAB
University Hospitals
03.2021 - 02.2022
REGISTERED NURSE: PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Akron Children's Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
PARAMEDIC BURN TECHNICIAN
Akron Children's Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2019
PARAMEDIC: RELIEF CREW CHIEF
Mecklenburg EMS Agency
02.2013 - 07.2014
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Northfield Village Fire Department
11.2011 - 12.2020
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Hambden Fire Department
11.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Paramedic
Auburn Career Center
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