Elissa Schilmeister
Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Mt. Kisco
5
Languages
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Westchester EMS, excelling in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven track record in patient management and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in curriculum development and practical training, fostering a culture of continuous education and excellence in pre-hospital care.
Work History
Paramedic
2 Years 9 Months- 911 Medic on an ALS Ambulance with a mixed Volunteer and Paid EMT/Driver crew
- EMT-B Ride-A-Long site
Paramedic
4 Years 4 Months- 911 Solo Medic in a Suburban Flycar System
- IFT Medic with Specialty Care Experience
- QA/QI Committee
EMT
- EMT and Driver for a BLS Volunteer Agency
- LOSAP Committee
EMS Educator
6 Years 11 Months- EMT and Paramedic Lab Instructor
- AHA BLS and ACLS Instructor
- Advanced Airway
Camp Health Director, Consultant and Trainer
9 Years 7 Months- Formerly Camp Health Director and current Camp Health Consultant and Trainer for day camp operating on a 1,000+ acre nature preserve
- Provides AHA Heartsaver and BLS training for staff
- Provides Epi-Pen training for Summer Staff
- Oversees Public Access AED Program
EMT and Training Officer
- Volunteer EMT and Driver for a BLS Volunteer Agency
- Former 2nd Lieutenant in charge of vehicle maintenance, building, supplies and operations
- Current 1st Lieutenant in charge of training and certifications
- QA/QI Committee
EMT
5 Years 9 Months- EMT on a 911 ALS Ambulance
EMT
1 Year 3 Months- EMT-B on BLS and ALS IFT Ambulances
Education
- Biodiversity And Conservation Biology
Incomplete BS
- Paramedic
Non-degree certificate program
Skills
Documentation and reporting
Advanced life support
Critical decision-making skills
Direct patient care
Patient management
Airway management
Quality improvement
Behavioral emergencies
Continuing education
Scene management
Patient assessments
Patient transport
Medication administration
Pre-hospital care
Curriculum development
Practical learning
Professional training
Certification
- NYS EMT-P
- NREMT EMT-P
- Westchester County REMAC
- AHA BLS Provider and Instructor
- AHA ACLS Provider and Instructor
- EVOC
- FEMA ICS-100 & ICS-700
- Massachusets Crowd Manager
- Psychological First Aid for the First Responder
- NAEMSE Instructor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Hebrew
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Paramedic
Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Paramedic
Westchester EMS
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
EMT
Westchester EMS
01.2021 - 04.2022Read More
EMS Educator
Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
EMT
Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps
02.2018 - 11.2023Read More
Camp Health Director, Consultant and Trainer
Teatown Lake Reservation
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
EMT
Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Corps
2022 - CurrentRead More
EMT and Training Officer
Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps
2016 - CurrentRead More
Cedar Crest College
from Biodiversity And Conservation Biology
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Westchester Community College
from Paramedic
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