Dereck Narvais
Gering,NE
Summary
Proven expertise in critical care transport and environmental emergency response, honed at Air Link at Regional West Medical Center. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through rapid assessment, advanced life support, and empathetic communication. Led training sessions, optimizing team efficiency and safety protocols. Skilled in medical equipment operation and airway management, contributing to high patient satisfaction levels. Purpose-driven Flight Paramedic offering 15 years of expertise in assessing, monitoring and performing advanced life support services for patients being transported by air to hospitals. Proficient in assessing patients to determine the nature of injuries or illnesses to treat most urgent health needs first. Motivated to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic/Ground Paramedic
Air Link at Regional West Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
- Optimized patient stabilization with rapid assessment and treatment of trauma injuries sustained from accidents or natural disasters.
- Ensured patient safety, performing thorough pre-flight assessments and monitoring vital signs throughout transport.
- Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during flights.
- Enhanced team efficiency through expertly coordinating with flight nurses and pilots in high-pressure situations.
- Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, and medication administration during flights.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the team, leading training sessions on critical care procedures and protocols for new hires.
- Completed 60hrs of continuing education courses every to maintain relevant knowledge.
Paramedic
Valley Ambulance
04.2009 - 11.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
Flight Paramedic
Eagle Med
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge on advancements in emergency medicine and aviation safety regulations.
- Boosted patient satisfaction levels through empathetic communication and compassionate care during transport.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the flight paramedic team by consistently modeling proper protocols and holding colleagues accountable when necessary.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Education
Certificate - Cyber Security
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2024
Certificate - Paramedic
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05.2007
High School Diploma -
Mitchell Secondary School
Mitchell, NE05.1998
Skills
- Critical Care Transport
- Environmental Emergency Response
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Scene safety assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Obstetrical Emergencies
- Stroke Patient Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Invasive Procedure Proficiency
- Airway Management
- Advanced Life Support
Certification
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- National Registry Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TPATC
- ATLS
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic/Ground Paramedic
Air Link at Regional West Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Eagle Med
06.2014 - 05.2018
Paramedic
Valley Ambulance
04.2009 - 11.2023
Certificate - Cyber Security
Auburn University
Certificate - Paramedic
Western Nebraska Community College
High School Diploma -
Mitchell Secondary School
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- National Registry Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TPATC
- ATLS
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