David Svobodny
Juneau,AK
Summary
Organized, dependable, and experienced healthcare/logistics professional. Experienced in leadership and project management. Excels at managing multiple priorities concurrently while supporting team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Medic
Aircare Alaska
04.2024 - Current
- Streamlined patient assessment processes, identifying urgent needs and prioritizing interventions accordingly.
- Mentored new Flight Medics joining the team, sharing valuable insights and experiences to support their professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the team by adhering strictly to company protocols and industry guidelines.
Flight Medic/Base Manager
Lifemed Alaska
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Planned and implemented a new Air Medical Base in Juneau, AK.
- Initial and continuing recrement of medical staff.
- Developed of policy including shift scheduling, discipline, level, etc.
- Head of community outreach.
- Regional liaison to clinics and hospitals throughout Southeast Alaska
- Government outreach in Juneau, Alaska
- Managed a DEA audited narcotics program
Flight Medic
Guardian Flight
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted in the safe transport of critically ill patients, ensuring proper monitoring and stabilization throughout the flight.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex trauma cases while working under pressure in confined spaces.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes through skilled administration of medications, intubation, defibrillation, and other critical procedures.
Instructor/Remote Site Paramedic
Remote Medical International
01.2008 - 05.2016
- Responsible for teaching wilderness-based medical skills in remote environments
- Provided a safe and productive learning environment for students
- Classes ranged from Wilderness First Aid, to EMT's, and other advanced skills
- Taught for United States Special Forces, US Border Patrol, guiding services, and the EPA
- Worked as an on-site paramedic for major industrial complexes, such as gas pipelines, oil refineries
- Provided paramedic services as part of an executive protection team to clients of the company.
Ski Patrol
Eaglecrest Ski Area
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Responsible for basic safety on the mountain as well as avalanche control using explosive charges
- Assisted injured guests by administering first aid, ranging from sprained ankle injuries to unconsciousness.
Legislative Staff Aide
State of Alaska
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Served as office staff for a state legislator and was responsible for scheduling, drafting correspondence and filing legislation
- I assisted with committee preparation, constituent contacts, and other duties as assigned.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Education
NREMT- PARAMEDIC
HealthONE EMS
Englewood, CO01.2010
B.S. - American Political Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ01.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Emergency Response
- Policy Implementation
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Training and Development
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- FP-C
- TPATC
- NRP
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Capital City Fire and Rescue, Juneau, AK, 1/1/2005-4/1/2010. Capital City Fire and Rescue is a mixed volunteer and career department that supports two ALS ambulances. I logged over 2500 hours on the ambulance completing all duties of an EMT-I/NREMT-P. I was an active team member within the department on rope and swift water rescue teams.
- Review Team Member, 2009, 2011, Emergency Medical Responder, 5th Edition and Wilderness and Rescue Medicine, 5th Edition published by Jones and Bartlett
- Volunteer Paramedic, Port-au-Prince, 2/10/2011-2/24/2011, Staffing for Project Medishare at Bernard Mevs hospital in Port-Au-Prince Haiti. Responsibilities included patient emergency and critical care, wound treatment advanced wound care. Treatment of cholera during the epidemic.
- Juneau Mountain Rescue, Juneau, AK, 1/1/2005-4/1/2020, Rope rescue personal with an Mountain Rescue Association Team. Responsibilities included Rope and mountain rescue, patient care at a BLS level, and First aid/CPR training for all staff.
References
References available on request
Timeline
Flight Medic
Aircare Alaska
04.2024 - Current
Flight Medic/Base Manager
Lifemed Alaska
04.2017 - 07.2023
Flight Medic
Guardian Flight
07.2015 - 02.2017
Instructor/Remote Site Paramedic
Remote Medical International
01.2008 - 05.2016
Ski Patrol
Eaglecrest Ski Area
09.2006 - 05.2009
Legislative Staff Aide
State of Alaska
01.2005 - 05.2005
NREMT- PARAMEDIC
HealthONE EMS
B.S. - American Political Science
Northern Arizona University
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- FP-C
- TPATC
- NRP
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