Gerhard Viljoen
Medford,OR
Summary
Flight nurse with expertise in advanced life support and critical care transport, ensuring high standards of patient safety and care. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment, emergency response coordination, and equipment maintenance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flights
Medford, Oregon
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with flight crew to implement safe patient transport procedures, enhancing overall safety during flights.
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting patient conditions and treatments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment for effective patient monitoring and care.
- Provided patient education regarding illness or injury prior to arrival at destination facility.
- Managed aircraft inventory to ensure availability of essential supplies and equipment for safe transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Daily aircraft and medical equipment checks.
- FTO - training of new employees.
Flight Paramedic
Mercy Flights
Medford, Oregon
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Administered advanced life support in critical care transport.
- Collaborated with flight crew to ensure safe patient transport and care.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during patient transport and stabilization.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment plans effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance and continuity.
- Engaged in continuous education to stay updated on medical practices.
- Utilized various types of specialized medical equipment, such as ventilators, toco monitor and ultrasound.
Flight Paramedic
AMGH
Garden City, Kansas
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate medical care and support.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during patient transport and stabilization.
- Coordinated patient treatment plans with healthcare teams to ensure effective care delivery.
- Ensured compliance and continuity by maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Ensured readiness of medical equipment through regular maintenance and inspections.
- Enhanced critical care skills through participation in training sessions.
- Participated in training sessions designed to keep skills up-to-date according to industry standards.
Paramedic
Action Care Ambulance
Denver, Colorado
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided advanced life support to patients during emergency situations.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment to ensure readiness and reliability during emergency responses.
- Documented patient information and care provided to support continuity of care and compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health concerns to promote understanding and adherence.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Guymon
Guymon, Oklahoma
03.2007 - 09.2011
- Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations, ensuring timely and effective response to life-threatening situations.
- Responded to medical emergencies and transported patients to respective facilities, providing critical care support during transit.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency situations.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections in residential and commercial buildings, identifying hazards to enhance community safety and compliance with fire codes.
- Engaged in training and exercises to ensure proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate on fire safety.
- Ensured firefighting equipment was in optimal condition for effective response.
Education
Associate of Science -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY10-2021
Skills
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital advanced life support
- Critical care transport
- Medical documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Ventilator management
- Continuous education
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
Languages
Afrikaans
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
- RN
- CFRN
- CEN
- Oregon Licensed Paramedic
- National registered Paramedic
- FP-C
- CCP-C
- CCEMTP
- TPATC
- NRP
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flights
03.2022 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Mercy Flights
09.2014 - 02.2022
Flight Paramedic
AMGH
04.2012 - 09.2014
Paramedic
Action Care Ambulance
10.2011 - 04.2012
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Guymon
03.2007 - 09.2011
Associate of Science -
Excelsior College