Michael Summers
Conroe,Texas
Summary
Objective: Dedicated and experienced Flight Nurse/Paramedic with a strong background in critical care and emergency medicine, seeking to provide high-quality patient care in air medical transport. Skilled in trauma stabilization, rapid assessment, and advanced life support in high-pressure environments. Committed to ensuring patient safety, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering exceptional care during transport operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Registered Nurse/Paramedic
HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife
12.2020 - Current
- Provide direct critical care to patients in the Air Medical Transport setting, including assessing patients, performing interventions, administering medications, and close continuous monitoring while assuring their safety and advocating for their well-being on scene and interfacility transports via rotor air ambulance.
- Worked closely with the Director of Business Development for HCA AirLife to oversee and coordinate EMS outreach and public relations events as the program's Outreach Coordinator, utilizing various metrics for program and volume growth.
- Promote unity and peer involvement with EMS and community outreach
- Facilitated team building and collaboration with Emergency Services Districts and private ambulance services in the Southeast Texas region.
- Multi-state travel representing AirLife to encourage business networks with other flight programs and hospital systems
- Collaborating with nurses, physicians, and ground ambulance crews to deliver optimal patient care.
- Provide education to patients, families, EMS agencies, and the community emphasizing on conditions and injury prevention.
- 2024 Quarter 4: Employee of the Quarter
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital- The Woodlands
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide direct patient care to patients in the pre and post Cardiac Catheterization lab and Endoscopy procedure suites performing detailed assessments, interventions, administering medications, and close continuous monitoring.
- Providing detailed instructions and education for patients for their procedures, conditions, and medications.
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Provide direct critical care to patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, including performing detailed assessments, interventions, administering medications, and close continuous monitoring.
- Collaborating with nursing staff and physicians to deliver optimal patient care and advocating for patients well-being.
- Onboarding new Registered Nurses and providing education including precepting them to the unit.
- Provide community outreach education on management of injuries and conditions.
Field Paramedic
Harris County Emergency Corps
03.2012 - 05.2021
- Provide emergency care to the sick and injured by assessing patients, providing emergency medical procedures, and transporting to appropriate facilities for further care with an emphasis on safety.
- Training students of area colleges and EMT training facilities and assisting them in building a successful foundation for a career in emergency medical services.
- Presenting the ambulance and representing the company for public relations at various community events providing education on management of injuries and conditions.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX08-2016
Certification - Paramedicine
Lone Star College North Harris
Houston, TX05-2012
Certification
Professional Certifications
- Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse
- Texas Department of State Health Services – Licensed Paramedic
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic
- Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing - CFRN
- American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider, ACLS, PALS
- American Academy of Pediatrics - NRP
- National Assoc. of Emergency Medical Technicians – AMLS, PHTLS
- Emergency Nurses Association – TNCC – Instructor, ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital- The Woodlands
06.2021 - 06.2022
Flight Registered Nurse/Paramedic
HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
09.2016 - 06.2021
Field Paramedic
Harris County Emergency Corps
03.2012 - 05.2021
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Texas A&M University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lone Star College
Certification - Paramedicine
Lone Star College North Harris
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