Damien Jackson
Brenham,TX
Summary
Purpose-driven Paramedic that offers nearly a decade of expertise in assessing, monitoring, and performing advanced life support and critical care services for patients transported by air and ground to definitive care. Committed to being on time, reliable, professional, maintaining high safety and service standards, and motivated to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Washington County EMS
03.2025 - Current
- Performed high-quality patient care for critical emergencies in a rural EMS system with extended transport times to definitive treatment facilities >45min.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ride-alongs.
Flight Paramedic Training Officer
Army
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated over 1000 hours of CAPCE-accredited instruction to maintain certification/licensure, keep abreast of new developments, and maintain existing knowledge.
- Trained over 25 new critical care flight paramedics on proper safety standards to ensure the safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment before liftoff.
- Liaised with police, fire department, and other emergency responders to facilitate high-fidelity training in emergency medical response and aircraft safety for over 350 non-aviation personnel.
Flight Paramedic
Army
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Awarded the Sikorsky Rescue Award for the exceptional air transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Functioned as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assisted in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assisted pilots as requested with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities, and complied with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment for over 164 hours of
incident-free flight. - Earned the prestigious Army Expert Field Medical Badge by
demonstrating first-class skill in operational practice and field
medicine during a rigorous 3-week evaluation.
Paramedic
AMR
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care for adults and pediatrics in a busy 911 system that averages >40,000 calls per year.
- Responsible for completing and submitting electronic patient care records for each dispatched call before the end of the shift.
- Responsible for daily base checks, including narcotic management.
Critical Care Paramedic
Army
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Awarded an Army Achievement Medal for expertise displayed while acting as the senior-most medical professional during a 25-patient MCI.
- Organized and instructed a live tissue lab for over 50 EMTs/Paramedics to facilitate cricothyroidotomy training.
- Maintained positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
Combat Paramedic Training Officer
Army
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented effective 6-month lesson plans for 50 EMTs/Paramedics with a 96% pass rate.
- Participated in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support for over 300 hours of training.
Combat Paramedic
Army
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted in managing 12 Medical Equipment Sets that are valued in excess of $1,500,000 without any incidents of mismanagement.
- Triaged and managed patients during mass casualty situations exceeding 15:1 patient-to-ALS team ratios.
- Supervised and instructed 3 Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear
weapon attack treatment and decontamination scenarios for over 120 first responder personnel.
Advanced Trauma Life Support Team Leader
Army
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Specialized in spinal restriction techniques and orthopedic emergency management while performing medical coverage for over 75 Mass Tactical Airborne Operations.
- Acted as a trauma bed team lead on a specialized 13-person ATLS team in Iraq.
- Trained and practiced Prolonged Casualty Management to manage critical patients for over 24-hour periods.
Combat Medic Specialist
Army
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed Primary care with a patient population of over 1,500 patients.
- Demonstrated high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by my organization. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2026
Skills
- Advanced Ventilator Management
- Poly-Trauma Patient Management
- Mass Casualty Incident Management
- Program Implementation and Facilitation
Certification
Flight Paramedic- Certified
Tactical Paramedic- Certified
Wilderness Paramedic- Certified
NREMT-P
Texas- Paramedic
California- Paramedic
Nevada- Paramedic
Arkansas- Paramedic
ACLS-AHA
PALS-AHA
BLS-AHA
ALS- Instructor -RED CROSS
ALS-RED CROSS
PALS-RED CROSS
BLS-RED CROSS
NRP-APA
PHTLS
EVOC
NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, & 800
Awards
MILITARY:
Norwegian Foot March Badge
Expert Field Medical Badge
Aviation Crewmember Badge
Parachutist Badge
Expert Marksmanship-Carbine
Expert Marksman-Pistol
Drivers Badge-Wheeled Vehicles
Army Commendation Medal w/ Combat Device
Army Commendation Medal- 3
Army Achievement Medal- 3
Army Good Conduct Medal- 2
Armed Service Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal w/ Combat Star
National Defense Service Medal
Noncommissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon- 2
CIVILIAN:
Sikorsky Rescue Award
AMR Stork Award
3rd Place in the Black Horse
Triathlon
6th Place in the Fort Irwin Swim 5k
Hobbies
I enjoy BBQ-ing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Geocaching with my daughters in my free time.
Timeline
Paramedic
Washington County EMS
03.2025 - Current
Paramedic
AMR
03.2024 - 03.2025
Flight Paramedic Training Officer
Army
05.2023 - 03.2025
Flight Paramedic
Army
08.2022 - 03.2025
Critical Care Paramedic
Army
12.2021 - 08.2022
Combat Paramedic Training Officer
Army
06.2021 - 12.2021
Combat Paramedic
Army
12.2020 - 12.2021
Advanced Trauma Life Support Team Leader
Army
05.2019 - 12.2020
Combat Medic Specialist
Army
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University