David Marr
Longview
Summary
Energetic Flight Nurse with a patient-focused attitude and a high level of respect for transport crews. A top-notch professional offering many years assessing patients, providing time sensitive critical care to medical and trauma patients.
My coworkers always describe me as empathetic, compassionate, competent and treating all patients, colleagues, family and other health professionals with respect and dignity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
CHRISTUS Flight For Nurse
Tyler
11.2012 - 04.2026
- Provided critical care during air transport of patients in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with flight crews to ensure safe and efficient patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Researched, identified and implemented evidence-based practices to improve quality of care for patients and families.
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
- Participated in laboratory and clinical experiences to maintain competency and psychomotor skills.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to patient care services offered in-flight.
- Participated and took a lead role in the stabilizing and transporting critical care patients requiring speciality equipment to include nitric, IABP, Impella, and fetal heart monitor.
ER Nurse
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Tyler
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided emergency care to patients in high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
ICU Nurse
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
Tyler
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Provided direct patient care in intensive care unit environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies as prescribed.
Paramedic Educator
ALERT Academy
Big Sandy
03.2007 - 04.2016
- Developed comprehensive training programs for paramedic students at ALERT Academy.
- Instructed classes on emergency medical procedures and protocols.
- Evaluated student performance through hands-on assessments and simulations.
- Working closely with two other instructors, we developed a paramedic education program that saw over 90% of our students pass the NREMT Paramedic exam on the first attempt
Paramedic
Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
04.2007 - 11.2012
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions promptly.
- Administered advanced life support and basic medical care effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Mentored junior paramedics in emergency response techniques and protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 02.2013 - 12.2015
NREMT Paramedic - Paramedics
ALERT Academy
Big Sandy, TX 08.2005 - 04.2006
Skills
- Critical care
- Evidence-based practice
- Advanced life support
- Ventilator management strategies
- Nitric oxide delivery via invasive and noninvasive ventilation systems
- IABP and Impella Management
- Chest tube placement
- Surgical airways
- Emergency response
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- STABLE and Cardiac STABLE
- NRP
- OB STAT
Affiliations
- Scuba diving
- Farming and gardening
- Long range shooting and reloading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ER Nurse
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
08.2022 - 04.2024
ICU Nurse
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
05.2016 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
02.2013 - 12.2015
Flight Nurse
CHRISTUS Flight For Nurse
11.2012 - 04.2026
Paramedic
Mother Frances Hospital
04.2007 - 11.2012
Paramedic Educator
ALERT Academy
03.2007 - 04.2016
NREMT Paramedic - Paramedics
ALERT Academy
08.2005 - 04.2006