Petti A. Erstad
Organ,USA
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Three Crosses Regional Hospital, adept at resuscitating and stabilizing patients. Proven track record in clinical instruction and emergency management, demonstrating exceptional critical decision-making and effective communication skills. Committed to excellence in patient care and training development, ensuring high standards in emergency medical services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Three Crosses Regional Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Working in the ED Paramedic as support to Nurses and Doctor
Instructor for EMS Program
Dona Ana Community College
05.2009 - Current
- Teach Clinical experience to 80-100 students per semester
- Covering the following topics: DCHART, Legal Ethics, Clinical rotations with Ambulance service and Hospital emergency room experiences
- Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
- Revised syllabus and coordinated Clinical rotation schedules to meet accreditation standards
Paramedic
American Medical Response
12.2011 - 06.2021
- Patients care in response to 911 calls
Chief
Organ Volunteer Fire Department
01.2004 - 01.2014
- In Charge of Administration of Fire Department
EMT-Intermediate
American Medical Response
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Followed departmental policies and procedures when providing medical care services.
- Provided first aid treatment at accident scenes prior to transporting victims to hospital facilities.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate and level of consciousness.
Education
AS - Emergency Medical Services
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM12.2015
Paramedic Course -
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Instructor Certification
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM08-2007
Skills
- CPR
- ACLS PROVIDER
- PALS PROVIDER
- NATIONAL REGISTRY PARAMEDIC
- INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
- NEW MEXICO STATE PARAMEDIC LICENSE
- Patient management
- Emergency medical services
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Field patient assessments
- Emergency management
- Reporting and documentation
- Critical decision-making skills
- Clinical instruction
- Verbal communication
- Training development
- Time management
- Professionalism and ethics
- Task prioritization
- Supervising students
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Was involved with Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic
Three Crosses Regional Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response
12.2011 - 06.2021
Instructor for EMS Program
Dona Ana Community College
05.2009 - Current
EMT-Intermediate
American Medical Response
07.2007 - 12.2011
Chief
Organ Volunteer Fire Department
01.2004 - 01.2014
AS - Emergency Medical Services
Dona Ana Community College
Paramedic Course -
Dona Ana Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Instructor Certification
Dona Ana Community College
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