Jennifer M. Gargana
Falling Waters
Summary
Dedicated ALS veteran with over 20 years of experience serving Washington County, MD, and surrounding areas, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advocacy. Passionate about advancing clinical practices and ensuring the highest standards in emergency medical services. Eager to engage in elite training and professional development opportunities that contribute to the growth and improvement of community healthcare. Focused on providing advanced life support care while fostering a culture of excellence in clinical and academic settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Field Training
Department of Emergency Services
Hagerstown, MD
04.2023 - Current
- Mentored new paramedics in advanced life support techniques and emergency response protocols.
- Developed training programs to enhance clinical skills and operational knowledge of field personnel.
- Evaluated performance of trainees, providing constructive feedback for improvement and skill refinement.
- Coordinated simulation exercises to reinforce teamwork and decision-making under pressure.
- Developed training materials for fellow paramedics, ensuring consistent understanding of protocols and procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pre-hospital emergency care and advanced life support interventions.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Field ALS Assistance to Surrounding Jurisdictions
Hagerstown, MD
10.2001 - Current
- Clear Spring Ambulance
- Hancock EMS
- Williamsport EMS
- Community Rescue
- Halfway
- Department of Emergency Services
- Delivered advanced life support and emergency medical care during critical incidents.
- Coordinated with fire department personnel to ensure effective patient transport and treatment.
- Mentored junior paramedics in clinical practices and emergency response protocols.
- Implemented new training programs to enhance team readiness and operational efficiency.
- Assessed patient conditions quickly to determine appropriate medical interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless integration of emergency services.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations while documenting patient care accurately.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
Paramedic/Firefighter
Halfway Vol. Fire Company
Hagerstown, MD
01.2013 - 04.2023
- Provided basic and advanced life support as a primary care provider. Assisted in managing new staff, probationary members and EMS supply management.
ALS Captain of Operations and Training
Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Provided ALS field clinical practice, advanced life support oversight, field training and coordinated basic and advanced life support training in conjunction with Division of Emergency Services staff.
Paramedic/Field Training Officer
Community Rescue Service, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Provided basic and advanced life support as a primary care provider and facilitated field training.
Education
High School -
Frederick High School
No Degree - Paramedicine
Maryland Institute of Fire And Rescue
Baltimore, MD01-2003
High School Diploma - Critical Care Paramedic, Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care, Flight Paramedic Course (Audit Class)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
01.2006
Anatomy and Physiology
Hagerstown Community College
01.2006
Crew Resource Management for Flight Operations
Pittsburgh Institute of Medicine
01.2006
Paramedicine of Emergency Services
Frederick Community College
01.2004
Skills
- Airway management
- Vehicle extrication
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- cardiac management
- capnography
- phlebotomy
- Pediatric life support
- stroke assessment and care
- orthopedic injuries
- medication math and delivery
- general illness and injury
- Behavioral emergencies
- Geriatric care
- Hazardous materials response
- Mass casualty incidents
- Obstetric emergencies
- Scene management
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion
- CPR
- Wound care
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- Patient transport
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Paramedic Field Training
Department of Emergency Services
04.2023 - Current
Paramedic/Firefighter
Halfway Vol. Fire Company
01.2013 - 04.2023
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Field ALS Assistance to Surrounding Jurisdictions
10.2001 - Current
ALS Captain of Operations and Training
Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services
01.2001 - 01.2015
Paramedic/Field Training Officer
Community Rescue Service, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
Anatomy and Physiology
Hagerstown Community College
Crew Resource Management for Flight Operations
Pittsburgh Institute of Medicine
Paramedicine of Emergency Services
Frederick Community College
High School -
Frederick High School
No Degree - Paramedicine
Maryland Institute of Fire And Rescue
High School Diploma - Critical Care Paramedic, Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care, Flight Paramedic Course (Audit Class)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
OTHER EDUCATION
- ICS: 100, 200, 700, 800
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- BLS Provider CPR
- Tactical Emergency Critical Care
- NALS
- CISM Certified
- PHTLS
- AMLS
- Instructor for ACLS, PALS, CPR, Stop the Bleed