Seasoned and well rounded Paramedic who is fortunate to have worked in the field for thirty years as of 2023. My passion for EMS is the same now as when i first started working in the industry. I am currently seeking employment within an organization that offers opportunities for further career growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Fire Captain, Paramedic, Acting Battalion Chief
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
08.2002 - Current
Supervise a crew of highly dedicated and caring Firefighter EMT's and Paramedics while performing both emergency and non-emergency operations during our 24 hour shift. Respond to all types of emergency incidents, the majority of which are EMS calls. Duties include fire suppression and all hazards mitigation, as well as providing emergency medical care to sick and injured patients. Administrative duties such as ensuring operational readiness of personnel and emergency vehicles, employee evaluations, and schedule/staffing responsibilities.
2015-2018 Captain of EMS Operations for the district. Duties for that position included QA/QI of EMS calls via Imagetrend, providing EMS training for all personnel, attend local and regional TCD meetings, protocol development, helped develop one of the first Community Paramedic programs in the KC Metro, and Field Supervision on high acuity EMS calls.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Lifeflight Eagle
05.2004 - 05.2015
Provide critical care level treatment to sick and injured patients while transporting in a rotor wing aircraft. Patient care was initiated in both the field and interfacility transport settings.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO
08.1997 - 05.1998
No Degree - Two Year Paramedic Program
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO
08.1993 - 08.1995
Skills
Excellent customer service skills
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Certification
Missouri Paramedic License
Timeline
Advanced Medical Life Support
06-2027
Missouri Paramedic License
11-2025
PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
06-2025
ACLS
06-2025
BLS
06-2025
EPC
06-2024
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Lifeflight Eagle
05.2004 - 05.2015
Fire Captain, Paramedic, Acting Battalion Chief
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
08.2002 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Central Missouri State University
08.1997 - 05.1998
No Degree - Two Year Paramedic Program
Penn Valley Community College
08.1993 - 08.1995
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