CRAIG BARRETT
Belfast,ME
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Critical Care Flight Paramedic with extensive experience at LifeFlight of Maine. Proven track record in managing high-stakes operations, enhancing team performance, and securing vital resources. Skilled in advanced life support and fostering collaboration among medical professionals to ensure exceptional patient care. Committed to excellence in emergency medical services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
LifeFlight of Maine
Bangor, ME
08.2021 - Current
- Critical Care Flight Paramedic in a busy (approx 3,500 calls/year) non profit CAMTS accredited flight program.
- Neonatal trained Flight Paramedic.
- Serve on the Safety Committee as well as teach yearly winter survival skills.
Paramedic Chief
Passamaquoddy Tribe
Pleasant Point, Maine
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversee all operations of Pleasant Point EMS (approx 500 calls/year) to include all duties of a paramedic.
- General Staffer in charge of Operations for Tribal Covid-19 Incident Management Team.
- Resurrected closed EMS department to fully functional 911 service, inter-facility transfer service, and a community paramedic service.
- Managed grants and federal sourcing that resulted in two new ambulances, tempus cardiac monitors, ventilators, POC ultrasound, ROSC-U mechanical CPR, Mobile Integrated Community Health program and truck, 24 bed field hospital with 10 ICU bed capability, telemedicine, community Covid-19 testing and vaccinations.
- Supervised QA/QI of patient care reports, employee evaluations, supply ordering, vehicle maintenance logs, shift scheduling, after action reviews, continuing education, development and implementation of training programs, streamline and improve billing practices.
- Promote team morale and development, including recruiting and training for any vacancies to ensure adequate personnel.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
PSS Tactical Paramedic
U.S. Department of State
Kabul, Afghanistan
06.2011 - 07.2019
- Close protection of U.S. Ambassadors and other U.S. Diplomats through the WPS2 Program under the RSO Section of the U.S. State Dept.
- Analyze intelligence as it relates to U.S. missions.
- Manage MASCAL operations and training at the U.S. Embassy KABUL.
- Flight MEDEVAC Paramedic for high level diplomats.
- Rapidly respond to austere kinetic events involving U.S. personnel in harm.
Paramedic
LANE Life Trans
Mineral Ridge, Ohio
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Full-time Paramedic in an extremely busy system (approx. 48,000 calls/year).
- Field Training Officer and CE Instructor.
- 911 service and Mobile Intensive Care Transport with RN/Medic Team.
Lead Paramedic
Johnston TWP Fire Department
Farmdale, Ohio
07.2008 - 10.2016
- Supervising Paramedic in rural area 911 system covering multiple townships (approx 3,500 calls/year).
- Extremely aggressive protocols and trials for National Registry.
- Field Trials of RSI, blood products, anticoagulants, CPR machines.
- Training officer and instructor for ACLS, PALS, PEARS, CPR, PHTLS, TCCC.
Paramedic Captain
Community EMS District
Garrettsville, Ohio
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Supervised and directed an EMS/Rescue company responsible for the EMS and Specialized Rescue of a five township area (approx 6,000 calls/year).
- Specialized Rescue included HAZMAT, High Angle Rope, Vehicle Extrication, and Mass Casualty Incident Command.
- Other responsibilities include QA/QI of Patient Care Reports, Employee Evaluations, Supply Ordering, Vehicle Maintenance Logs, Shift Scheduling, After Action Reviews, Teaching Continuing Education Courses, and Developing and Implementing Training Programs.
Paramedic FTO
Clemente Ambulance
Youngstown, Ohio
04.2007 - 02.2010
- Supervising Paramedic in an extremely busy (approx 56,000 calls/year), Inner City 911 service, Mobile Intensive Care Transport with RN/Medic team.
Education
Paramedic -
Aultman Hospital College of Nursing
Ohio10-2007
EMT Basic -
Youngstown State University
Ohio12-2005
Skills
- Flight Paramedic Certification #14456
- NREMT-Paramedic #M5049500
- State of Maine Paramedic #27339
- State of Maine PIFT Certification
- State of New Hampshire Paramedic #36425
- State of Ohio Paramedic #0133137
- Current ACLS, PALS, BLS, TCCC, ATLS, STABLE, NRP and PHTLS
- Neonatal Flight Paramedic
- American College of Surgeons "Stop the Bleed" Instructor
- National Incident Management System ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800, and L0583
- Certificates in Project Management and Grant Seeking
- Combat Care for Working Dogs Certification
- Remote Duty Paramedic
- US Dept of State Secret Clearance
- US Dept of Defense Secret Clearance
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
LifeFlight of Maine
08.2021 - Current
Paramedic Chief
Passamaquoddy Tribe
08.2019 - 08.2021
Paramedic
LANE Life Trans
10.2015 - 10.2016
PSS Tactical Paramedic
U.S. Department of State
06.2011 - 07.2019
Paramedic Captain
Community EMS District
02.2010 - 07.2011
Lead Paramedic
Johnston TWP Fire Department
07.2008 - 10.2016
Paramedic FTO
Clemente Ambulance
04.2007 - 02.2010
Paramedic -
Aultman Hospital College of Nursing
EMT Basic -
Youngstown State University
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