Jessica Boettcher
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Driven medical provider and Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 20-year background in emergency medical care and education to growing organization. Dedicated and compassionate paramedic with years of valuable experience and medical knowledge in emergency and critical care medicine in addition to 10 years' success in developing and improving emergency medical programs, designing innovative curricula, and creating highly engaging didactic and clinical lessons.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Iconic Infusions
05.2023 - Current
- Initiated and monitor patients receiving IV infusions and injections (ketamine, propofol, versed, several vitamins and minerals, etc.) to those suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), nutritional deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies, and more.
- Pretreatment evaluation and assessment for non-ketamine infusions and scheduling.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Special Operation Forces-Paramedic Instructor/Writer
Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center
09.2014 - 05.2024
- College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS)an Instructor 2 faculty in the CAHS Education & Training Administration & Leadership for Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM), and Special Forces Medical Sergeant (SFMS)
programs of instruction located at the Joint Special Operation Medical Training Center. - Training in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical examination and medical patient assessment.
- Maintain and prepare medical cadavers for student presentation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted regular skills practice sessions, reinforcing essential emergency and medical techniques and promoting confidence among students.
- Managed classroom logistics such as equipment setup and maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality for instructional purposes.
- Led workshops on specific topics such as advanced airway management or cardiac arrest treatment, fostering specialized expertise among students.
- Enhanced training outcomes by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences into paramedic instruction.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written exams, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
- Improved student success rates by implementing effective teaching strategies and utilizing diverse learning materials.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for paramedic courses, ensuring alignment with national standards and state requirements.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by preparing documentation outlining curriculum content, objectives, assessment methods, and outcomes.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Paramedic
Cape Fear Cumberland County EMS
11.2013 - 12.2016
- 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.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Critical Care Paramedic/Crew Chief
Orange Cross Ambulance Inc.
04.2007 - 06.2013
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, enabling accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate treatments.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining effective communication and demonstrating empathy during high-pressure situations.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of patients to hospital staff by providing comprehensive reports on interventions performed and patients'' conditions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately recording patient information during transport, ensuring seamless transfer of care upon arrival at hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Safely transported patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring vital signs and administering necessary interventions, ensuring continuity of care en route.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in continuing education opportunities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and mentoring new paramedics as needed.
- Educated community members about first aid techniques and CPR through participation in public outreach events, increasing awareness around life-saving measures.
- Ensured reliable operation of emergency vehicles through proper maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly, minimizing downtime during critical situations.
- Reduced response times for emergency calls by efficiently coordinating with dispatchers and navigating optimal routes.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Performed supervisor duties in the absence of the supervisor and ensured shift members were performing in accordance with established protocols.
- Trained new paramedics and students on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Acting Battalion Medic, Human Resources Squad Lead
432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, US Army Reserve
05.2000 - 05.2009
- Synchronized, integrated, and coordinated with the host and foreign governmental and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the indigenous populations, tribe leaders, and institutions, to develop the commander’s situational understanding by integrating civil information necessary to successfully achieve unity of effort of economic stability tasks for Iraq.
- Navigated the cultural terrain and mapped out both the formal and informal manners, customs, and political and social systems of the culture tribal hierarchies. Successful in identifying centers of gravity and critical vulnerabilities in the infrastructure which led to assisting in planning, procuring and proper allocation of resources while building long-term strategic relationships and communication with the indigenous population.
- Participated in reestablishment of the women's hospital and power grids in the respective areas.
- Supplied schools with materials necessary for teaching and learning.
- Collected intelligence from local women residents.
- Performed security during convoys across Iraq.
- Squad leader
- Managed medical supply inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and medications for optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical and personnel records, ensuring timely access to vital information for informed decision-making.
- Improved patient care by conducting medical training and basic interventions with identified personnel.
- Attended to minor and major injuries and illness.
Education
Master's of Physician Assistant -
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2017
Training Developers Course -
US Army JFK SWCS
Ft. Bragg, NC01.2016
Army Basic Instructor -
US Army JFK SWCS
Ft. Bragg, NC01.2015
Small Group Instructor -
US Army JFK SWCS
Ft. Bragg, NC01.2015
Critical Care Transport Paramedic -
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI01.2012
Paramedic Applied Sciences Undergraduate -
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI01.2007
Primary Leadership Development Course -
US Army
Fort Dix, NJ01.2006
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic -
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI01.2005
High school Diploma -
North High School
Sheboygan, WI01.2001
Initial Military Training -
US Army
Fort Jackson, SC01.2000
Skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & proficiency with emergency procedures (paramedic scope)
- Small group instruction
- Public speaking
- Lesson plan development
- Curriculum development
- Student precepting
- Student evaluation
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Course lectures
- Comprehensive patient assessment skills and treatment prioritization and initiation (within scope)
- Training developer
- Instructor/small group instruction
- EMS National Registry Evaluator
Certification
- National Registry Paramedic
- TCCC
- Critical Care Transport
- ACLS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
- PEPP
- US Army Instructor
- US Army Small Group Instructor
- US Army Training Developer
Awards
- Cum Laud Honors (BA)
- Purple Heart
- Army Commendation medals (2)
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device
- Army Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service medal
Publications
- Monson J, Boettcher J, Gephart W, Winstead T, Carney A, Joseph K, Wilson K, Rogers C, Evaluation of a Novel Course in Pre-Hospital Emergency Obstetrics for US Army Special Forces Medics, Obstet Gynecol, Abstract, 05/01/20
- Monson J, Tremaine W, Boettcher J, Carney A, Gephart W, Rogers C, Wilson K, Advanced Training in Obstetrics for Medics Course: A New Simulation-Based Training Program for First Responders and Army Medics, J Spec Oper Med, In Press
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Iconic Infusions
05.2023 - Current
Special Operation Forces-Paramedic Instructor/Writer
Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center
09.2014 - 05.2024
Paramedic
Cape Fear Cumberland County EMS
11.2013 - 12.2016
Critical Care Paramedic/Crew Chief
Orange Cross Ambulance Inc.
04.2007 - 06.2013
Acting Battalion Medic, Human Resources Squad Lead
432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, US Army Reserve
05.2000 - 05.2009
Training Developers Course -
US Army JFK SWCS
Army Basic Instructor -
US Army JFK SWCS
Small Group Instructor -
US Army JFK SWCS
Critical Care Transport Paramedic -
University of Wisconsin
Paramedic Applied Sciences Undergraduate -
Lakeshore Technical College
Primary Leadership Development Course -
US Army
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic -
Lakeshore Technical College
High school Diploma -
North High School
Master's of Physician Assistant -
Campbell University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Excelsior College
Initial Military Training -
US Army