Sylvester Turnipseed
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Lead Instructor at Elite Ambulance with a proven track record in enhancing student engagement and critical thinking through adaptive teaching strategies. Skilled in curriculum development and fostering collaborative learning environments, with 30+ years of EMS/FIRE field experience and 5 years/ 2000+ hrs of Lead Instructor experience, I excel in mentoring diverse learners and implementing effective classroom management techniques to drive student success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead Instructor
Elite Ambulance
02.2016 - 10.2023
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research findings, enhancing my own teaching practices for improved student outcomes.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-world scenarios into the curriculum.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment that encouraged productivity and respect among students.
ER Technician
St. Louis Children's Hospital
03.2007 - 11.2015
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care delivery within the emergency department.
- Expedited admissions process by gathering essential information from incoming patients, enabling prompt care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Christian Hospital EMS
04.1997 - 02.2007
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Education
Criminal Justice
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCNREMT
IHM Health Studies Center
St Louis, MO03-1993
Paramedicine
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL01-1997
Skills
- Student engagement
- Subject matter expertise
- Performance assessment
- Documentation requirements
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Positive learning environment
- Student motivation and engagement
- Student-centered learning
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Student support
- Student motivation
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- Certified: U.S. DOT Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Certified: NIMS ICS - All Hazards Supply Unit Leader [FEMA]
- Certified: NIMS IS - 00005.a Hazmat
- Certified: NIMS IS - 00100.b
- Certified: NIMS IS - 00200.b
- Certified: NIMS IS - 00700.b
- Certified: NIMS IS - 00800.c National Emergency Response
- NAEMSE Instructor Course Level 1 - 060769478
- NREMT - BEMS: B-74591
Timeline
Senior Lead Instructor
Elite Ambulance
02.2016 - 10.2023
ER Technician
St. Louis Children's Hospital
03.2007 - 11.2015
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Christian Hospital EMS
04.1997 - 02.2007
Criminal Justice
Midlands Technical College
NREMT
IHM Health Studies Center
Paramedicine
Alton Memorial Hospital