Otha C. Schamburg
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Dedicated instructor and patient-focused paramedic with a proven track record in providing acute care for adults, pediatric/neonatal patients, and obstetric cases while advocating for families. Possesing exceptional multitasking abilities, excelling at managing numerous competing priorities effortlessly to ensure the delivery of superior care. Advanced paraprofessional performing responsible technical medical work and assisting in training students and staff in the field of emergency medicine. Passionate about educating public safety personnel and community members on emergency care and treatment. Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding healthcare teams, students, and cohorts.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Training Director/Asst. Training Director/CQI Officer/Clinical Coordinator/Dean of Paramedic Program/Vaccination Program Coordinator
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Service
01.2016 - Current
- Evaluate EMS data, identifying methods of providing effective emergency medical care, identifying methods to correct complex medical issues and patient care delivery situations, and designing quality assurance programs to measure program outcome and effectiveness.
- Supervises clinical quality performance of field/operational employees.
- Develop, revise, and implement individual quality improvement plans for employees.
- Identifies staff training and development needs based on needs of the department and CQI trends.
- Plans, organizes, conducts, and oversees appropriate training for all full-time and part-time employees within East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services.
- Develop strategies, policies, plans, and procedures to ensure departmental policies and guidelines are in-line with the national scope and standards of care.
- Evaluates practical clinical skill performance of EMS field personnel; reviews patient run reports; assists in ensuring EMS employees are in compliance with licensing and certification requirements at all times.
- Conducts lectures and workshops on emergency medical treatment; participates in public awareness and continuing educational programs.
- Attends departmental and hospital meetings for partnership sharing and communication transparency.
- CQI of patient care reports and supervision of field practices in order to provide high proficient standard of care according to the protocols set by our Medical Director and Medical Society.
- Organize and oversee performance reviews of students and preceptors.
- Responsible for administration, organization and supervision of the EBR/BRCC Paramedic, AEMT & EMT Program.
- Conduct ongoing development of the program, long range planning and review of the effectiveness of the program and systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program.
- As primary coordinator of vaccine initiative during COVID-19, maintained compliance with vaccine management.
- Vaccine ordering, inventory and reconciliation, storage and handling, temperature monitoring, transfer of vaccines, administering and managing an emergency plan.
- Insure adequate controls and continuous quality review to assure the quality of delegated responsibilities.
- Maintain accreditation reports for program efficiency.
- Coordinated emergent care to displaced evacuees during the Floods of 2016 at local shelters.
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
NREMT-Paramedic/Unit Commander
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Service
05.2001 - 01.2016
- Exhibit motivation and dedication through training and mentorship as a Field Training Officer
- Maintenance and inventory of control narcotics
- Assisted in the management and triage of patients with acute and chronic illness during a mass casualty; Hurricane Katrina and Gustav
- Repeatedly commended by patients and supervisors for outstanding quality care
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Biology Instructor
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Developed engaging curriculum, experiments and scientific research based on the approved lesson plans established
- Presented lesson plans and evaluated pupil performance
- Helped students to discover their creativity
- Taught students to solve problems independently through experimentation
- Maintained classroom records and grading
- Ensured a safe environment
- Lectured and discussed concepts and curriculum objectives
- Collaborated with Student Counselor and Principal regarding adjustments and re-test/evaluation to increase proficiency in pupils with learning hurdles and incompetence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Our Lady of the Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2007
Associate of Science - Emergency Health Science
Our Lady of the Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2001
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Instructor in multiple ABC and NAEMT courses
- Louisiana State EMS Instructor
- Program development
- Disaster Training and Management
Certification
- Certified National Registered Medical Technician-Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- EMS Safety Instructor
- PHTLS Instructor
- AMLS Instructor
- National Association of EMS educators-Instructor Course I and Course 2
- NAEMT Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
- PALS instructor
- ICS 100
- ICS 200
- ICS 700
- ICS 800
- ICS 300
- G-191
- ICS 400
- VFIS Instructor
Awards
- Certificate of Quality Clinical Performance, 01/01/16
- Certificate of Appreciation in Clinical Education, 01/01/08
References
- Arthur Lewis, Retired Training Director of EBRP-EMS, 13631 House of Lancaster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816, ajlewis@cox.net, (225) 439-9231
- Leah Constantino, Chief of Operations of EBRP-EMS, lconstantino@brla.gov, (225) 301-0177
- Navonne Johnson, Principal of Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy, 1771 N. Lobdell Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, ntjohnson74@gmail.com, (225) 932-2357
- Susan Bailey, Director of Bureau of EMS (Louisiana), susan.bailey2@la.gov, 225-572-2852
Personal Information
NREMT-Paramedic, BS
EMS State Instructor
Affiliations
- Louisiana Board of Commission, Public EMS Agencies (Chair)
- Louisiana EMS Task Force, Member
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Training Director/Asst. Training Director/CQI Officer/Clinical Coordinator/Dean of Paramedic Program/Vaccination Program Coordinator
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Service
01.2016 - Current
Biology Instructor
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
08.2007 - 05.2015
NREMT-Paramedic/Unit Commander
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Service
05.2001 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Emergency Health Science
Our Lady of the Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Our Lady of the Lake College
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