Dionne Huggins
EMS Clinical Supervisor
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Analytical Clinical Supervisor successful in evidence-based data to improve EMS education, patient care and audit results. Skilled in developing robust training and education programs to build and develop strong integrated EMS teams and support organizational initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
EMS Clinical Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian Health
4 2020 - 04.2022
- Provided clinical over-site for quality of care and efficiency of operations for the EMS Department. Clinical performance improved by an average of 16% across key performance indicators
- Implemented new evaluation techniques to incorporate clinical performance into the annual performance appraisal process based on quality assurance initiatives.
- Collaborated with multiple service lines and departments ( Adult/Pediatric ETD, AMI, Stroke, Trauma) to promote standards of care and to obtain national accreditations.
- Developed and ensured compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Conduct administrative investigations and provide documentation, feedback, coaching, education, and disciplinary action if required.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified EMS personnel and making recommendations for employment.
Adjunct Simulation Instructor
Holy Name Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Used lectures, discussions, demonstrations and simulation to increase learning and classroom success.
- Provided instruction for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and other organizational education needs
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2013 - 04.2020
- Performed at the ALS level in busy inner-city and suburban environments for a progressive system with full RSI capabilities.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen, EMTs, Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare workers while providing care to patients and their families.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees during their orientation phase as a Field Training Officer (FTO).
- High functioning member of the Quality Assurance Team, which was consisted of reviewing patient care reports completed by peers and assisting with annual competence of staff and training.
- Provided education for the organization and for other local agencies and healthcare providers as an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Instructor
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Jersey City Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Performed at the ALS Level in a progressive urban EMS system.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen, EMTs, Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare workers while providing care to patients and their families.
- Employee of the Month - December 2012
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Responded to 911 emergencies and inter-facility critical care transports at the ALS level in progressive suburban and urban environments with RSI capabilities.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen, EMTs, Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare workers while providing care to patients and their families.
Paramedic
Community Life Support Services
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided ALS level care and inter-facility transports in a suburban and rural environment with an EMT partner.
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Life Support Serivices
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Responded to 911 emergencies and inter-facility transports at the BLS level with paramedic partners.
Emergency Medical Technician
Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance
06.2005 - 04.2013
- Responded to 911 emergencies at the volunteer BLS level for the township of Saddle BRook
EMS Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2022 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Regional High School
Montvale, NJ 09.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 08.2007 - 05.2011
MBA - Business Administration
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV 08.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Applied Business Analytics
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV 03.2022 - Current
Skills
Staff Education and Training
Quality Assurance / Clinical Quality Improvement
Reporting Requirements
Human Resource Management
Just Culture Investigations
Microsoft Word / Google Docs
Microsoft Excel / Good Sheets
Microsoft Power Point / Google Slides
Written / Verbal Communications
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Accreditation Coordination
Certification
NJ EMT-B
Timeline
EMS Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Applied Business Analytics
American Public University System
03.2022 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
American Public University System
08.2020 - 02.2022
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
07-2019
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Instructor
05-2015
Adjunct Simulation Instructor
Holy Name Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Hackensack Meridian Health
04.2013 - 04.2020
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Jersey City Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2015
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2013
NJ Mobility Intensive Care Paramedic
08-2011
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
01-2011
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
01-2011
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
01-2011
National Registry Paramedic
08-2010
Paramedic
Community Life Support Services
07.2010 - 09.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Life Support Serivices
03.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Scranton
08.2007 - 05.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance
06.2005 - 04.2013
NJ EMT-B
06-2005
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Regional High School
09.2003 - 05.2007
EMS Clinical Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian Health
4 2020 - 04.2022