Darin Culberson
Navarre,Florida
Summary
Driven Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring thirty-two-year background in Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service and EMS education. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, modern curricula with practical educational skills, and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care outcomes through training.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Novasyte Health
08.2021 - Current
- Increased employee confidence by offering one-on-one demonstration sessions for those all employees as well as those individuals struggling with specific concepts or skills utilizing new devices.
- Provided guidance on professional development for nurses utilizing various medical devices produced by BD within healthcare settings.
Paramedic
Fort Walton Beach Fire Department
03.2016 - Current
- Performed advance life support in a mobile medical unit and ALS fire apparatus, performed victim rescue and provided care utilizing standard supplies and equipment.
Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
Rescue 3 International
05.1999 - 05.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom and field rescue techniques to include Rope Rescue and Search and Rescue.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Paramedic
Walton County Fire Rescue
12.2006 - 01.2018
- Performed advance life support in a mobile medical unit and ALS fire apparatus, performed victim rescue and provided care utilizing standard supplies and equipment.
Remote Paramedic
Safety Management Systems
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided emergency medical service and clinical care in a remote setting utilizing current ACLS standards and equipment.
Adjunct Instructor
Northwest Florida State College
01.2007 - 05.2011
Lead instructor for EMT program
Instructed in the Paramedic program as needed
Assistant
Offices of John Chomer M.D.
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Worked as an assistant to the physician in medical procedures.
Paramedic
North Bay Fire District
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided ALS care and performed fire suppression techniques and equipment.
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services
10.1992 - 01.2005
- Provided BLS and ALS care, assisted paramedic with patient care, and participated in public awareness visits and special teams and training.
Education
AS - Emergency Medical Services
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL05.2024
Fire Fighter Certification -
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FL09.2005
Paramedic Certification -
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FL06.1995
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Okaloosa-Walton Community College (NWFSC)
Eglin AFB12.1991
Skills
- Effective Verbal and Written communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Adaptability
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
Trainingofficerhistory
- Associate Professor in EMS education
- Functioned as a Field Training Officer throughout employment with Okaloosa County EMS and Walton County Fire Rescue
- Instructor of Water Rescue and High Angle for Rescue 3 Inc. (1999)
- Preceptor for Pensacola State College Paramedics/ EMT students to Okaloosa County EMS
- Preceptor for Gulf Coast Community College Paramedic / EMT students to Okaloosa County EMS
- Adjunct for the following EMT programs: - OWCC 1992-94 - Eglin AFB Regional Hospital - Duke Field - Hurlburt Field - City of Niceville Training Facility
Specializedtraining
- Eglin Helicopter Operations Training for Medical Evacuations - September, 1996
- Wildland Firefighter/Medic Training - October, 1996
- Swiftwater Rescue Tech. I Training - June, 1996
- Swiftwater Rescue Tech. (water, rope, & SAR) -I & II Training- Feb. 1997
- Florida State EMS Conference - ClinCon - June, 1996
- Alabama State EMS Conference-1995
- Florida EMT - 1992
- Florida Paramedic - 1995
- Florida State EMS Conference - July, 1998
- Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Community Training - April 1998
- Florida Emergency Management SERT, Manager Training -1998
- Dr. Goetch (OWC) Managerial Training-2000
- Swiftwater Rescue Instructor- April 1999
- Florida Firefighter Standards - 2005
- State Approved Pump Operator
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced- Oct. 1999
- Underwater Investigations Training (Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office)- June 1999
- Florida State University Underwater Investigations Training- Dec 2001
- VFIS Emergency Vehicle Operators Course-Instructor- 2009
- Remote Paramedic extended practice course - 2012
Awards
- Field Training Officer of the Year - 1994 (Okaloosa-Walton Community College, EMT education department)
- Employee of the Year - 1996 (Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services)
- American Legion Man of the Year in Public Service Nomination - 1996 (Okaloosa County, Florida)
- Medical Director's Incentive Award - 1997 (Okaloosa County, Florida)
- Life Saving Award (Hurricane Georges flood) -1998 (Okaloosa County Emergency Management)
- Employee of the Quarter- June 2005 (North Bay Fire District)
- Academic Excellence Award-2005 (Fire Science Program, Gulf Coast Community College)
- Adjunct Faculty of the Year- 2007 (Northwest Florida State College)
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Novasyte Health
08.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Fort Walton Beach Fire Department
03.2016 - Current
Remote Paramedic
Safety Management Systems
06.2012 - 01.2013
Adjunct Instructor
Northwest Florida State College
01.2007 - 05.2011
Paramedic
Walton County Fire Rescue
12.2006 - 01.2018
Assistant
Offices of John Chomer M.D.
01.2006 - 12.2006
Paramedic
North Bay Fire District
01.2005 - 01.2006
Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
Rescue 3 International
05.1999 - 05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services
10.1992 - 01.2005
AS - Emergency Medical Services
Northwest Florida State College
Fire Fighter Certification -
Gulf Coast Community College
Paramedic Certification -
Gulf Coast Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Okaloosa-Walton Community College (NWFSC)
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