Hi, I’m
ROBYN ZEMEK
Oxford,MS
Summary
Competent Flight Nurse with sixteen years of high-quality critical care and emergency nursing assessment, triage and treatment. Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize care for safe transport of critical patient to appropriate facility. Supports mission and goals of air medical services operation to promote safety as highest priority throughout transport continuum.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PHI Air Medical
FLIGHT NURSE, PARAMEDIC
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD
FLIGHT NURSE, CAPTAIN
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Perform advanced critical care intervention for critically ill patients before and during flights; regularly operate in high-stress, acute environments; assess and evaluate the condition of patients; accurately exchange crucial patient information with onsite medical staff
- Hold additional responsibility mentoring and leading team members in delivering patient care; communicate with flight team during aircraft transit and ensure high-quality care; enforce operational practices in compliance with regulations and guidelines.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
METHODIST HEALTHCARE
REGISTERED NURSE
08.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Served as emergency dept specialty RN, Charge and triage nurse experience with high acuity and critically low staffing situations; Interacted with patients in a considerate and compassionate manner
- Worked to instill a culture of communication with the most vulnerable patient populations to ensure positive patient-care outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE
CLINICAL APPEALS NURSE
02.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Prepared rotor and fixed-wing emergency medical services appeals requiring clinical input or interpretation
- Compose clinical appeal letters to send payers for denial reconsideration utilizing documentation, contract language
- Demonstrates a strong ability to interpret medical payer policy requirements
- Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDCIAL CENTER
REGISTERED NURSE
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Administered high-quality medical care for patients in a fast-paced emergency department, triaged patients as they entered the emergency room and expedited treatment for those patients that required immediate care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
HOSPITAL WING
FLIGHT NURSE PARAMEDIC
11.2016 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Managed flight nurses, ensuring all personnel abide by medical standards and protocols; trained personnel on patient care from initial contact through transport to a medical facility.; successfully increased efficiency by 18% by streamlining the inventory process for medical supplies and equipment; trained and mentored new staff
- Led and directed nurses while providing high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Hospital Wing Medical Director
- Resolved conflicts and any issues between personnel
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
ER/Cardiac Neuro, METHODIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
REGISTERED NURSE
10.2015 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Served as stroke/cardiac specialty RN, Charge nurse experience with high acuity and critically low staffing situations; Interacted with patients in a considerate and compassionate manner
- Worked to instill a culture of communication with the most vulnerable patient populations to ensure positive patient-care outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Emergency METHODIST OLIVE BRANCH HOSPITAL
REGISTERED NURSE
07.2014 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Administered high-quality medical care for patients in a fast-paced emergency department; triaged patients as they entered the emergency room and expedited treatment for those patients that required immediate care.
Emergency Dept. METHODIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
REGISTERED NURSE
01.2014 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Developed care plan based on nursing diagnosis; closely monitored each patient’s condition; lauded by superiors for exceptional ability to take the lead when necessary and to maintain thorough communication with the entire healthcare team.
Methodist Healthcare Systems Of Memphis
PARAMEDIC
10.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Provided emergency medical assistance; quickly and efficiently assessed a patient's condition and determined the best course of treatment.
TEAMHEALTH- BAPTIST DESOTO
MEDICAL SCRIBE
08.2008 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Assisted healthcare professionals with administrative tasks and communicated to medical specialists to ensure top of the line care for patients; fostered a culture of thorough, detailed, and organized documentation to improve efficiency for healthcare providers when interacting with patients.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
HERNANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMT/ PARAMEDIC
05.2007 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Provided patient assessments to determine the severity of the patient condition; stabilized patients with life-threatening conditions and quickly transported them to area hospital; led and coordinated team responding to an emergency; operated ambulance equipment and responded to radio transmissions.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
University of North AlabamaFlorence, AL
Master of Science from Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
08.2024
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Master of Science from Nursing – Nursing Leadership and Management
12.2019
University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MS
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
07.2015
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeSenatobia, MS
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2013
Association of ScienceSenatobia
Associate of Arts from Paramedic
12.2008
Skills
- Operational Management
- Nursing and Emergency Care
- Program Management
- Medical Records Management
- Training / Development
- JCAHO / HIPAA / OSHA
- Regulatory Compliance
- Advanced Critical Care
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control / Assurance
- Possesses Secret Security Clearance
- Operational Standards
- Medical Supply Management
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Registered Nurse-Multi State License R896009 Paramedic-Nationally Registered M8034239
Paramedic-Mississippi License 1002250
Additional Information
- 2018-2019 Most Documented Air Transports by A Nurse: EMS Charts
- Global War on Terrorism (U.S. Air Force)
- Honor Flight- Officer Training School (U.S. Air Force)
- Water Survival Training (U.S. Air Force),
Timeline
FLIGHT NURSE, PARAMEDIC
PHI Air Medical
04.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
METHODIST HEALTHCARE
08.2022 - 07.2023
CLINICAL APPEALS NURSE
GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE
02.2022 - 09.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDCIAL CENTER
10.2021 - 05.2022
FLIGHT NURSE, CAPTAIN
MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD
07.2020 - Current
FLIGHT NURSE PARAMEDIC
HOSPITAL WING
11.2016 - 05.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
ER/Cardiac Neuro, METHODIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 12.2020
REGISTERED NURSE
Emergency METHODIST OLIVE BRANCH HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 10.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
Emergency Dept. METHODIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 07.2014
PARAMEDIC
Methodist Healthcare Systems Of Memphis
10.2012 - 01.2014
MEDICAL SCRIBE
TEAMHEALTH- BAPTIST DESOTO
08.2008 - 03.2013
EMT/ PARAMEDIC
HERNANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT
05.2007 - 10.2012
University of North Alabama
Master of Science from Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Master of Science from Nursing – Nursing Leadership and Management
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Association of Science
Associate of Arts from Paramedic
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