Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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JAMES M. WALTERS

JAMES M. WALTERS

Ovett,MS

Summary

Career with 27 years experience in emergency medical care, trauma response, and critical patient transport. Utilizes advanced medical procedures and quick decision-making to improve patient outcomes in high-pressure situations. Track record of effective leadership, teamwork, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN / Full Time Flight Paramedic/RN

University of Mississippi Medical Center AirCare
01.2010 - Current

PRN- Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Wesley Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014

Full-time Paramedic

Wayne General Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2013

PRN- Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Stone County Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012

PRN Paramedic

South Central Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2010

Part-time Flight Paramedic

Baptist Life Flight
04.2007 - 07.2007

Full-time Paramedic

Choctaw Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2007

Full-time Paramedic

South Central Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001

PRN Paramedic

Wayne General Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001

PRN EMT-Intermediate

Wayne General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000

Full-time EMT Basic/Intermediate

ASAP Ambulance Service
01.1998 - 01.2000

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2019

MS - Critical Care Paramedic

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
05.2014

AD Nursing Program, A.S. Degree - undefined

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
01.2010

Nursing prerequisites

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
01.2007

EMT/Paramedic program, Technical Certificate - undefined

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
01.2000

School of Forestry, A.S. Degree - undefined

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
01.1998

High School Diploma - undefined

South Jones High School
Ellisville, MS
01.1996

Skills

  • Comprehensive patient management
  • Helicopter operations
  • Air medical treatment
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Several years of cadaver lab instruction at multiple state level conventions/symposiums.
  • 2014 Inaugural member and contributing course writer of the Mississippi Critical Care Paramedic level.
  • Frequently involved in the screening/interviews of potential new hire candidates.
  • Senior crew member, actively involved in solving issues related to base operations
  • Routinely involved in outreach education including LZ training and medical lectures for local healthcare organizations and community college.

Certification

  • State of Mississippi RN
  • BCEN Flight Certified RN (CFRN)
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • State of Mississippi Critical Care Paramedic
  • Flight Paramedic Certified (FPC)
  • Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Stroke Life Support Instructor (ASLS)
  • Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  • National Incident Management (NIMS) 100/200/700

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities including hunting, fishing, SCUBA diving
  • Archery enthusiasts, former high school archery coach for 7 years
  • Adventure Travel

Timeline

PRN- Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Wesley Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014

PRN- Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Stone County Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012

PRN / Full Time Flight Paramedic/RN

University of Mississippi Medical Center AirCare
01.2010 - Current

Part-time Flight Paramedic

Baptist Life Flight
04.2007 - 07.2007

Full-time Paramedic

Wayne General Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2013

PRN Paramedic

South Central Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2010

Full-time Paramedic

Choctaw Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2007

Full-time Paramedic

South Central Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001

PRN Paramedic

Wayne General Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001

PRN EMT-Intermediate

Wayne General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000

Full-time EMT Basic/Intermediate

ASAP Ambulance Service
01.1998 - 01.2000

MS - Critical Care Paramedic

Hinds Community College

AD Nursing Program, A.S. Degree - undefined

Jones County Junior College

Nursing prerequisites

Jones County Junior College

EMT/Paramedic program, Technical Certificate - undefined

Jones County Junior College

School of Forestry, A.S. Degree - undefined

Jones County Junior College

High School Diploma - undefined

South Jones High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Mississippi Medical Center