Diligent professional with 15 years of experience and a proven knowledge of emergency response and patient safety. Aiming to use my skills to benefit the community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS Educator
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Waterloo, Iowa
11.2024 - Current
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field by regularly attending conferences and outside training.
Facilitated hands-on skills training sessions for staff on a variety of topics related to emergency medical care.
Provided educational guidance and mentorship to new EMS staff.
Developed strategies to promote professional growth among staff members by providing continuing education opportunities.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care standards were met during emergencies.
Conducted classroom and field instruction for prehospital personnel in emergency medical services.
Developed and implemented EMS education programs to meet state certification requirements.
Perform documentation audits and provide feedback to progress toward sufficient documentation.
Attend regular meetings with other educators to bridge gaps between EMS and other departments within the hospital system.
Sit on other committees, such as a code committee and a trauma committee.
Develop an orientation process to enhance success with incoming EMS personnel.
Review current protocols, and participate in facilitating changes to further the department.
Occupational Health Technician
Tang and Company
Long Beach, CA
05.2024 - Current
Performed physical exams and collected medical histories from patients.
Assisted with the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by identifying potential hazards in the workplace.
Provided guidance on health care practices to workers, supervisors, and other staff members.
Maintained records of all occupational health tests conducted.
Reported any irregularities or changes in health status to appropriate personnel for further investigation.
Prepared reports of findings related to occupational illnesses or injuries.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving occupational health issues.
Participated in regular meetings with managers and supervisors regarding occupational health matters.
Paramedic
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
04.2023 - 03.2024
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
Paramedic
Area Ambulance
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2022 - 03.2023
Worked within the scope of a paramedic for both 911 calls and interfacility transports.
Treat and transport patients appropriately.
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Paramedic Faculty
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2021 - 04.2022
Create syllabi and schedules for paramedic level classes.
Teach paramedic and EMT classes and labs.
Create scenarios for paramedic labs.
Grade quizzes, tests and papers and input grades.
Tutor as needed.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Baytown
Baytown, TX
05.2018 - 12.2021
Respond to 911 calls on both the ambulance and fire engine.
Treat patients within the policies and procedures of a paramedic.
Perform fire fighter duties.
Clean and maintain ambulances and fire engines.
Teach BLS and ACLS to all the department.
Teach CPR to the community.
Perform duties as a S.W.A.T. medic.
Paramedic
Clarke County Hospital
Osceola, IA
03.2017 - 04.2018
Work within the scope of a paramedic on a 911 ambulance as well as in an ER setting
Respond to calls for the entire county of Clarke County
Treat and transport patients as needed
Provide medical care while in the ER setting to include full scope of a paramedic.
Critical Care Paramedic
Greater Regional Medical Center
Creston, IA
02.2016 - 12.2017
Respond to 911 calls for all of Union County
Treat and transport patients as needed
Provide care on the ambulance and in the ER within full scope of a critical care paramedic.
Paramedic
Fraser
Des Moines, IA
05.2015 - 12.2016
Respond to 911 calls and transfers
Treat and transport patients on 911 calls or for a transfer
Maintain vehicle and facility maintenance.
Critical Care Paramedic
Mercy Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
09.2014 - 03.2016
Respond to 911 calls and transfers
Treat and transport patients for 911 calls and transfer calls
Clean and maintain vehicles and facilities.
Combat Medic (68W)
Iowa National Guard
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2008 - 05.2015
Operate as a combat medic as needed.
Operate as a soldier one weekend a month and two weeks a year.
Supervise lower ranking soldiers as a squad leader/ NCO.
Instruct medic classes.
Education
A.S - Paramedic
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
05.2013
Skills
AHA and NAEMT instructor
CCP, evaluator and instructor endorsements
FF1 and FF2
Hazmat Awareness and Ops
DOP
OSHA 30
Class B Driver's License
Timeline
EMS Educator
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Technician
Tang and Company
05.2024 - Current
Paramedic
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
04.2023 - 03.2024
Paramedic
Area Ambulance
04.2022 - 03.2023
Paramedic Faculty
Kirkwood Community College
12.2021 - 04.2022
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Baytown
05.2018 - 12.2021
Paramedic
Clarke County Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2018
Critical Care Paramedic
Greater Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 12.2017
Paramedic
Fraser
05.2015 - 12.2016
Critical Care Paramedic
Mercy Des Moines
09.2014 - 03.2016
Combat Medic (68W)
Iowa National Guard
05.2008 - 05.2015
A.S - Paramedic
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
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