Paramedic with fifteen years of experience in the Southern Nevada 911 system. I have served inside the Clark County Fire Department for thirteen years as a Paramedic Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and currently the EMS Coordinator with a focus on creating systems, experiences, and resources for training and development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS COORDINATOR
Clark County Fire Department
11.2022 - Current
Supported crafting and implementation of EMS Supervisor position, including oversight of their daily management.
Management of all QA procedures for CCFD.
Planning and coordinating Paramedic internship process, from rookie school or graduation of paramedic school, through licensure.
Assisting in managing EMS Training Division classes and guest instructors.
Management of high cost EMS supplies, including purchasing and tracking.
Communication with outside agencies on behalf of EMS Division, including other fire departments, private ambulance companies, Southern Nevada Health District, local hospitals, CORE, and other care providers
Part of Special Events structure, including Incident Commander (EDC), Liaison (VGK parade, F1, NYE), and Branch Director (Super Bowl).
PARAMEDIC
01.2009 - Current
Received Paramedic Certification from College of Southern Nevada
Running 911 calls in Clark County System for 15 years
Prior experience working with Medic West Ambulance
Preceptor for Paramedics and for AEMTs.
FIRE CAPTAIN
Clark County Fire Department
11.2020 - 11.2022
Supervision of all station activities and all EMS and fire calls
Career development for employees
Managing of documentation and logistical concerns for station.
Education
Master’s in Public Administration - Public Policy
American Public University
04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature / Minor in Criminal Justice
University of Nevada Reno
05.2004
Skills
Leadership and training development
Designing policies, systems, and structures for sustainability
Personnel Management
Microsoft Office
Capabilities
3 Engineer Academies (two as lead instructor)
Cadre handbook creation for future academies
Engineer test
Flashover Training Instructor
EMS Instructor II
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor II
ICS 400
Co-chair of ED / EMS Committee
SNHD QA / QI Directors Meeting representative
Fire Dispatch Committee
Organization
Clark County Fire Department
Position
EMS Coordinator / Paramedic
Timeline
EMS COORDINATOR
Clark County Fire Department
11.2022 - Current
FIRE CAPTAIN
Clark County Fire Department
11.2020 - 11.2022
PARAMEDIC
01.2009 - Current
Master’s in Public Administration - Public Policy
American Public University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature / Minor in Criminal Justice