Dawn Brus
Mount Vernon,Iowa
Summary
Resourceful Clinical & Didactic Instructor offering 14-year background in EMS education. Accomplished in developing robust EMT & Paramedic programs by working with colleagues to create up-to-date curriculum, lesson plans and course materials. Prepared to bring talent, leadership and expertise to growing EMS program.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS/Paramedic Educator
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2006 - Current
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments and papers
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts
- Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required data
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
- Supervise laboratory sessions
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Prepare and deliver lectures to students on topics such as public health, stress management, worksite health promotions along with the prehospital EMS topics
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Paramedic
MONTICELLO AMBULANCE SERVICE
Monticello, IA
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Provide effective emergency care and transport of terminally ill and injured patients to hospital as per prescribed guidelines
- Thorough knowledge of advanced life support and emergency medical treatment & skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft office, Scheduling software, ESO patient care reporting software
- Solid understanding of vehicle and equipment maintenance procedures to ensure optimal performance
- Remarkable ability to demonstrate sound listening and communication skills
- Strong ability to adhere to safety standards and supervise emergency staff effectively
- Supervise routine operations of EMS department and manage electronic medical records
- Ascertain site specific emergency vehicles were maintained in proper working order
- Compile daily shift logs of major events and ensure appropriate communication to crews
- Collaborate efficiently with patients, police department and hospital staff
- Maintain adequate level of inventory supplies and medications to ensure optimal emergency treatment
- Attend paramedical and other departmental meetings as per requirement.
IEMSA Board of Directors
01.2018 - 01.2020
Education
Paramedic AAS Degree -
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Conflict resolution
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Multitasking abilities
Timeline
IEMSA Board of Directors
01.2018 - 01.2020
Paramedic
MONTICELLO AMBULANCE SERVICE
06.2013 - 03.2020
EMS/Paramedic Educator
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2006 - Current
Paramedic AAS Degree -
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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