Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Matthew Raines

Alexandria,LA

Summary

Seasoned and highly skilled Critical Care Flight Paramedic with extensive experience as a U.S. Army Combat Flight Medic, bringing over a decade of hands-on medical expertise in both civilian and military environments. Proven ability to deliver advanced, life-saving care in high-acuity, high-risk situations—including combat zones, austere environments, and airborne critical care transport.

Expert in pre-hospital critical care, aeromedical evacuation, patient stabilization, and advanced trauma management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam
06.2017 - Current
  • Completed over 250 patient flights, totaling more than 1,000 flight hours.
  • Obtained IBSC Flight Paramedic Certification
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine immediate care needs.
  • Administer advanced life support during air transport for critically ill or injured patients. Provide care in 911 scene settings and critical care inter-facility transfers
  • Collaborated with medical teams to stabilize patients before and during flights.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to determine immediate care needs of patients.
  • Operated specialized medical equipment for monitoring and treatment of patients.
  • Train new flight paramedics on emergency response protocols and aircraft operations as a Flight Paramedic Preceptor
  • Communicated effectively with ground units for seamless patient handoff procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols throughout all flight operations.
  • Documented patient information accurately for effective post-flight care coordination.
  • Frequent participation in continuing education and high fidelity simulations

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

G Co 2-238th Louisiana Army National Guard
Pineville, LA
09.2015 - Current
  • Enlisted as a 68W flight paramedic in the fall of 2015.
  • Large emphasis during training on Tactical Combat Casualty Care
  • Attended 68 whiskey combat medic course, Army critical care course, BCT3 (brigade combat trauma team training)
  • Currently hold E6 Staff Sergeant rank
  • Received F2 critical care flight paramedic designation after multiple specialized military courses.
  • Stays proficient in medevac and hoist rescue operations in accordance with the Army medevac standard and doctrine
  • Deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 for 10 months as a critical care Flight medic conducting multiple tacevac and point of injury missions. Supported American and coalition special forces operations in southern Afghanistan.
  • conducted Afghan national/civilian medical evacuations
  • Received Army Air Medal and Unit Commendation for actions and mission volume in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • 400 flight hours in UH60 (60/40 day and NVG hours)
  • maintain RL1 status throughout time at the company
  • Administered advanced life support in critical care environments during air transport.
  • Collaborated with medical teams to stabilize patients before and during flight.
  • Serve as medical training NCO and Unit Trainer within the company
  • Administered advanced medical care in high-pressure combat environments.
  • Collaborated with military personnel to execute rescue operations effectively.
  • Trained soldiers on first aid techniques and emergency response procedures.
  • Maintained medical equipment and supplies for operational readiness at all times.

Critical Care Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
Alexandria, LA
09.2008 - 04.2017
  • EMT Basic initially, then continued EMS education till obtaining critical care paramedic certification
  • Nominated for Paramedic of the year multiple times.
  • Paramedic preceptor
  • safety team coordinator
  • Trained and mentored junior paramedics on critical care protocols.
  • Operated medical equipment during emergency responses and patient transfers.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine intervention needs.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding treatment options.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • advanced life support interventions in critical situations.

Flight Paramedic

Cougar Helicopters
Laplace, LA
01.2011 - 08.2013
  • contract Search and Rescue Flight Paramedic providing SAR and medical evacuation support for oil drilling operations in Gulf of Mexico
  • Provided advanced life support during air medical transport missions.
  • Collaborated with flight crew to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' medical conditions en route.
  • Maintained equipment and ensured readiness for each flight operation.
  • Extensive SAR training using helicopter hoist

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pre Med Concentration (130 Credit Hours)

Louisiana State University
Alexandria, LA

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Advanced life support
  • Critical care skills
  • Emergency response
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Patient communication
  • Medical documentation
  • Extended field care
  • Small unit tactics integration
  • Physical fitness and endurance
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Weapons handling and maintenance
  • Expeditionary resuscitation techniques
  • Casualty triage procedures
  • Advanced trauma care
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Combat stress management
  • Tactical combat casualty care
  • Austere medicine application
  • Medical evacuation coordination
  • Critical care transport
  • Patient monitoring techniques
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Patient evacuation techniques
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Rapport building
  • Physical stamina

Certification

  • Louisiana Registered Paramedic
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • IBSC Flight Paramedic- Certification
  • Basic Life Support-CPR
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support
  • Neonate resuscitation program
  • Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course
  • Acadian Ambulance Critical Care course
  • IA MED critical care course
  • Army Critical Care Flight Medic Course San Antonio
  • BCT3 brigade combat team trauma training
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care
  • NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

Accomplishments

  • Paramedic of the year nominations
  • Flight Paramedic Certifications
  • Army Air medal and unit commendations
  • Deans list-LSUA/NSU
  • Unit trainer
  • paramedic preceptor

Affiliations

  • Married
  • Father of 4
  • enjoy crossfit/weightlifting
  • outdoor enthusiast (backpacking, kayaking, hunting, shooting, photography)
  • Scuba certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam
06.2017 - Current

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

G Co 2-238th Louisiana Army National Guard
09.2015 - Current

Flight Paramedic

Cougar Helicopters
01.2011 - 08.2013

Critical Care Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
09.2008 - 04.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Pre Med Concentration (130 Credit Hours)

Louisiana State University

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