Kirsten Starke
Henderson County,TX
Summary
Seasoned Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator with a robust background in disaster planning and interagency collaboration. Excelled at Northeast Texas Public Health District by enhancing community resilience and fostering stakeholder partnerships. Skilled in Incident Command and effective communication, adept at turning challenges into actionable plans. Demonstrates unparalleled commitment to public health safety and emergency preparedness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator
Northeast Texas Public Health District
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinate public health emergency response planning and Epidemiology disease surveillance activities for jurisdiction.
- Maintain public health crisis and risk communication plans for Henderson County.
- Identify weaknesses in the communities ability to respond to disasters and emergencies to develop and implement plans to correct deficiencies.
- Facilitated interagency meetings to foster collaboration among stakeholders involved in disaster response efforts.
- Collaborate with numerous community stakeholders; Liaison to Strategic National Stockpile(SNS) Coordinators to ensure jurisdiction's ability to provide mass care to include Medical Countermeasures through Points of Dispensing and sheltering Memorandum of Understanding and Agreements.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Multi Agency
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Evaluated trainee performance during clinical rotations, providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth and improvement.
- Facilitated debriefings after critical incidents involving both trainees and experienced paramedics in order to improve future responses.
- Managed challenging scenes with multiple casualties by prioritizing patient care, delegating tasks efficiently, and maintaining clear communication among team members.
- Proven ability to effectively manage Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) scenes as Incident Command Officer requiring multi agency response efforts and additional resources requests.
68W Combat Medic
United States Army
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Increased soldier morale by addressing mental health concerns promptly, connecting them to appropriate resources and support networks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-stress combat situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by consistently adhering to established protocols for patient care and injury prevention during high-intensity training exercises and combat operations.
- Contributed to the development of operational plans by providing expert input on medical logistics, casualty evacuation procedures, and force health protection measures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Licensed Paramedic
Jacksonville FLFirefighter II - Fire Science
Fire Academy of The South
Jacksonville, FL09.2015
Skills
- Incident Command
- Hazard mitigation
- Emergency Operations
- Interagency collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Disaster planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Licensed DSHS Paramedic - 754699
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- ICS 235, 300, 400
- NFPA 1072 - HAZMAT/WMD Emergency Response
- FEMA S-190, S-130, L-180
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS
Timeline
Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator
Northeast Texas Public Health District
02.2023 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Multi Agency
08.2018 - 01.2023
68W Combat Medic
United States Army
01.2010 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Licensed Paramedic
Firefighter II - Fire Science
Fire Academy of The South
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