Crystal Peters
Silt,CO
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Grand Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD)
Parachute
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Field Training Officer coordinator (FTO)
- Provide instruction and oversight for new paramedics and EMTs
- Ensure successful integration and performance of new personnel
- CQI Auditor, Review EMS calls and apply best practices and protocol's while Providing constructive feedback to improve service quality
- EMS Committee Member, Recommend, revise, develop, and implement EMS protocols
- Participate in in-service training programs
- Quartermaster, Order and maintain all department gear.
Firefighter Paramedic
Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR)
Rifle
01.2013 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls involving both fire and EMS
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Conduct training sessions and maintain equipment
- Complete various reports, including those related to training and education
- Instructor for BLS, CPR, ALS, PALS, and HandTevy.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as mentor to new firefighters, fostering culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator, emphasizing pediatric emergency training and care.
Education
Critical Care Paramedic
Creighton University
Omaha, NE01.2023
AAS in Paramedicine -
Colorado Mountain College
Edwards, CO12.2019
Skills
- Certified Paramedic
- IV, CPR, and First Aid Certified
- Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2
- Hazmat Operations
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Ice Rescue Technician
- IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, 130/190
- ACLS Instructor
- PALS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
- HandTevy Instructor
- Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- FTO Coordinator
- COI Auditor
- Quartermaster
- Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer
- Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist
Communication Skills
- Honest and empathetic, ensuring transparency and trust in all interactions.
- Approachable and independent, fostering a supportive environment.
- Highly organized and diligent, ensuring thorough and reliable follow-through.
- Calm and composed under pressure, effectively managing high-stress situations.
- Dedicated to community safety, demonstrating reliability and commitment.
- Clear and effective communicator, adept at explaining complex concepts in an understandable manner.
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Grand Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD)
01.2021 - Current
Firefighter Paramedic
Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR)
01.2013 - Current
Critical Care Paramedic
Creighton University
AAS in Paramedicine -
Colorado Mountain College