Marquita Whisonant
VA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Communities of Practice
The HAVI
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee the implementation of the HAVI's Violence Prevention Professional (VPP) Training and Certification Program
- Supporting HAVI's Empowering the Front Line (EFL) member working group
- Supporting the HAVI's Training Faculty
Assistant Director
VCU Health: Center For Trauma And Critical Care Ed
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Coordinate and implement all professional credentialing and certification courses at the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE)
- Secure funding to support program development, design, and implementation
- Ensure continued competence of teaching staff through ongoing education and quality assurance monitoring
- Liaison with the Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP)
- Co-developer of a $3.2 million federal grant to enhance diversity in the prehospital field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and collaborating with IVPP on integrating violence intervention training.
Assistant Professor
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
01.2016 - Current
- Instruct and evaluate students in the EMS classroom in alignment with the college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Establish and maintain inclusive, collegial, and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor and student interaction.
National Registry Rep/State Site Visitor
Virginia Department Of Health Office Of EMS
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Administer National Registry advanced level psychomotor examinations across the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Conduct site visits of both non-accredited and accredited EMS education programs throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Maintain understanding of current best practices, educational development, and quality assurance/quality improvement for EMS education
EMS Training Coordinator
Henrico County Division of Fire
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Led effort for Paramedic program seeking programmatic accreditation through CoAEMSP/CAAHEP.
- Program Director for Paramedic and EMT programs and Lead instructor for Paramedic Program.
- Assisted with education and recertification of over 600 providers, and evaluated success of training programs while also recommending and applying improvements to enhance effectiveness.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Hanover County Fire-EMS
10.2010 - 11.2019
- Responded to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, and emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Emergency Room Technician
Memorial Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 07.2014
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Inserted peripheral IVs, collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to the laboratory for testing.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Education
Doctor of Education - Teaching And Learning
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Master of Science - Human Clinical Nutrition
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD2018
Nationally Registered Paramedic -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA2012
Emergency Medical Technician -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Forensic Science
Radford University
Radford, VA2005
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
South Boston, VA2001
Skills
- Grant/Program development
- Curriculum development
- Accreditation
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist: Maryland #DX4857
- Certified Nutrition Specialist #CNS17858
Presentations and Publications
Intersection of EMS, Forensics and Advocacy in Serving Victims of Violence
2023 Virginia Victim Assistance Network 41st Annual Conference on Crime Victim's Issues
Co-Presenter with Carol Olson-IVPP & Jean Cheek-VCU Health Forensics
Vicarious Trauma and Building Resilience for the EMS Professional
2023 VCU Mini Symposium VILT CE Program
Co-Presenter with Carol Olson-IVPP
Nutrition for the EMS Provider
2023 Central Virginia EMS Education Expo
Foundations of Nutrition
2022 & 2021 Virginia Office of EMS Symposium
Stress and Nutrition
2022 & 2021 Virginia Office of EMS Symposium
Certification
Virginia EMS Education Coordinator
Virginia and NREMT-Paramedic
Virginia Firefighter I and II
Fire Instructor I and II
NAEMT PHTLS, AMLS Affiliate Faculty, Virginia
NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor
BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor- American Heart Association
BLS, ACLS, PALS Provider- American Heart Association
NAEMT PHTLS, AMLS, EPC Instructor
NAEMT PHTLS, AMLS, EPC Provider
Leadership and Contributions
- Conduct site visits and evaluations for EMS education programs as a Site Visitor for CoAEMSP, ensuring compliance with national accreditation standards.
- Serve as a Peer Reviewer for the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), evaluating continuing education programs for quality and relevance.
- Review scholarly articles for the International Journal of Paramedicine, providing expertise in EMS education and clinical practice.
Professional Organizations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Henrico County Alumnae Chapter- Henrico, VA
Member
Timeline
Associate Director, Communities of Practice
The HAVI
05.2024 - Current
National Registry Rep/State Site Visitor
Virginia Department Of Health Office Of EMS
01.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Director
VCU Health: Center For Trauma And Critical Care Ed
08.2022 - 04.2024
EMS Training Coordinator
Henrico County Division of Fire
11.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Professor
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
01.2016 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Hanover County Fire-EMS
10.2010 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Memorial Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 07.2014
Doctor of Education - Teaching And Learning
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Human Clinical Nutrition
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Nationally Registered Paramedic -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Emergency Medical Technician -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Forensic Science
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
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