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James Perras

Clarksville,Tennessee

Summary

Dedicated Healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

EMS Liaison

Tennova Clarksville
Clarksville, United States
08.2018 - Current


  • Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with EMS leadership, personal, educators and community leaders.
  • Successfully communicated with entities inside and outside of hospital.
  • Monitored, communicated and coordinated objectives of General Device Communication system.
  • Monitored medical and emotional needs of victims of acute illness or injury with goal of reducing mortality and morbidity during mass causality events.
  • Communicated with EMS providers with timely feedback, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives.
  • Assist in direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 43 bed Emergency Department and 8 bed Free standing Emergency Department , providing guidance and leadership to over 200 employees.
  • Organized and facilitated department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed policies and procedures
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Implemented successful community healthcare program(s) with Stop the Bleed and Hands only CPR through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.


Emergency Management Coordinator

Tennova Clarksville
Clarksville, United States
08.2015 - Current
  • Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating department goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.
  • Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
  • Maximized throughput, patient satisfaction and staff efficiency by development and implementing optimized care models.
  • Supported care objectives by devising and implementing effective structures to track performance and assess compliance with specifications.
  • Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administered and reported on progress of such grants.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
  • Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
  • Inspected facilities and equipment such as emergency management centers and communications equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

No Degree - Paramedic Graduate

KCTCS
Hopkinsville, KY

No Degree - EMT-B Certification

Vol State Community College
Gallatin, TN

Associate of Applied Science - Cardiology

Fortis Institute
Nashville
06.2017

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Communication Improvements
  • Special Events Management
  • Quality Processes
  • Supervision and Oversight
  • Project Requirements
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Situational Awareness
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operational Planning
  • Business Growth

Accomplishments

Lead State of Tennessee in Stop the Bleed education in 2019, 2021, and current year.

Coordinated efforts with Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee for funding of Stop the Bleed Kits for public and private school systems, including transportation.

Obtained top 10 educator ranking for Southeast region for Stop the Bleed education.

Instructed over 10,000 individuals in AHA Hands only CPR education.

Leading instructor for Tennova Healthcare in Cardiology education to include basic rhythm interruption, and rapid 12 lead interruption.

Timeline

EMS Liaison

Tennova Clarksville
08.2018 - Current

Emergency Management Coordinator

Tennova Clarksville
08.2015 - Current

No Degree - Paramedic Graduate

KCTCS

No Degree - EMT-B Certification

Vol State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Cardiology

Fortis Institute

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