SAM LIGGIN
Safety Officer / Paramedic
Summary
Flight paramedic and safety officer with extensive experience in managing and creating teams that both monitor the organization and set it up for success. Demonstrates strong capabilities in operational development, revenue analysis, and leadership, which translates a proven track record in process development and QA/QI of those processes. Goal and detail oriented and can multi task, also uses collaboration to complete and set future goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Life Team
1 2023 - Current
- Scene and interfacility emergency rotor-wing transports
- Promoted a culture of safety within the flight paramedic team by consistently modeling proper protocols and holding colleagues accountable when necessary.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
Fire Captain / EMS Supervisor
Monroe Fire Department
1998.01 - Current
- Company officer for Class 1 fire dept.
- QA/QI fire and EMS reports to facilitate EMS education and help develop protocols
- Helped develop and implement current Computer Aided Dispatch and Electronic Patient Care Record System
- Plan educational offerings and present them in classroom setting with evaluations.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
Louisiana Director of Operations
Pafford Emergency Medical Services
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Worked with local government officials to improve emergency response in service areas.
- Project manager for expansion of emergency service to new market area and expanded market-share in current service area.
- Oversight of multiple ground and air operations across state of Louisiana.
- Increased revenue through initiation of systematic billing and revenue review controls.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Flight Paramedic, Base Safety Representative, Base Clinical Lead
Air Evac Life Team
2012.01 - 2022.01
- Scene and interfacility emergency rotor-wing transports
- Generated base safety meeting minutes, reviewed base safety reporting, oversaw base-level risk management reporting
- Developed and implemented improvement plans for base safety-related opportunities
- Facilitated base clinical education from system level to clinician level
- Assisted Program Director with monitoring for compliance with and adherence to all policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the flight paramedic team by consistently modeling proper protocols and holding colleagues accountable when necessary.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
Ground Paramedic
American Medical Response
2002.01 - 2011.01
- Worked as ground medic in busy 911 system, transporting both scene and transfer calls
- Cross-trained in dispatch.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
Education
AS - Occupational Safety Health And Industrial Hygiene
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2018
National Registered Paramedic Graduate - Paramedicine
Louisiana Delta Technical/Monroe Fire
West Monroe, LABusiness Management - Risk Management / Insurance
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LASkills
Operational Developmentundefined
Certification
Nationally Registered Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic - Certified, Flight Paramedic - Certified, Certified incident safety officer, AHA certified Instructor Coordinator (BLS, ACLS, PALS), NAEMT Instructor (PHTLS, AMLS), Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician
Accomplishments
Awarded 2 life safety medals for life saving measures at Monroe fire dept.
Awarded Flight wings for 750 safely completed patient flights.
Double boarded advanced practice paramedic.
Timeline
Louisiana Director of Operations
Pafford Emergency Medical Services
2022.01 - 2023.01
Flight Paramedic, Base Safety Representative, Base Clinical Lead
Air Evac Life Team
2012.01 - 2022.01
Ground Paramedic
American Medical Response
2002.01 - 2011.01
Fire Captain / EMS Supervisor
Monroe Fire Department
1998.01 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Life Team
1 2023 - Current
AS - Occupational Safety Health And Industrial Hygiene
Columbia Southern University
National Registered Paramedic Graduate - Paramedicine
Louisiana Delta Technical/Monroe Fire
Business Management - Risk Management / Insurance
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Nationally Registered Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic - Certified, Flight Paramedic - Certified, Certified incident safety officer, AHA certified Instructor Coordinator (BLS, ACLS, PALS), NAEMT Instructor (PHTLS, AMLS), Hazardous Materials Advanced Technician
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