Tara C. Wingate
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Licensed mental health professional with a passion for client-centered care and integrating art as a tool for healing. With over 12 years of experience as a paramedic and educator, I have been trained by a licensed therapist to provide peer support, enabling me to intervene during crises for both my peers and students. Proficient at developing trust, documenting treatment progress in a clinical setting, and collaborating with teams across multiple disciplines. Passionate about focusing on the needs of first responders and the unique struggles that come with the career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary EMS Educator / Paramedic Peer Support Provider
Medical Services Education – TVEMS
01.2023 - Current
- Training/instructing paramedic students in a classroom and clinical setting, focusing on reflective learning and resilience.
- Providing mentorship for students and EMS colleagues with continuing education
- Participating in the construction and updates of the paramedic school curriculum, along with training for current employees
- Providing confidential peer support to colleagues in the FRTC system
Adjunct Instructor – EMT & Paramedic Programs
Aims Community College
01.2019 - Current
- Training/instructing EMT and paramedic students in a classroom and clinical setting
- Facilitated group learning and one-on-one instruction for EMS students entering high-stress professions.
- Encouraged resilience and mental health awareness during primary education
Paramedic
UCHealth
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Provided emergency medical care and emotional support for patients and co-workers during critical incidents
- Mentored and educated new hires and coworkers, emphasizing mental health wellness.
Firefighter / Paramedic
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided emergency medical care and emotional support for patients and co-workers during critical incidents
- Trained probationary firefighters and emphasized teamwork and mental health wellness
Education
M.D. - Art Therapy
TBD Art Therapist School
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Valencia College
National Paramedic Certification - undefined
NREMT
Florida State Firefighter Certifications - undefined
Skills
- Client-Centered Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention & Support
- Expressive & Creative Therapies
- Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques
- Group Counseling & Facilitation
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- Treatment Planning & Implementation
- Intake Assessments & Evaluations
- Reflective Listening & Empathy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Peer Support & Wellness Programs
- Clinical Documentation
- Case Coordination & Referral Systems
- Mental Health Risk Assessments
- Emergency Response & Crisis De-escalation
- CPR / First Aid / ACLS / PALS
- Peer Support Training (therapist-led)
- Curriculum Development & Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Classroom & Clinical Instruction
- Program Development & Evaluation
Accomplishments
-Leader in Core Values Award 2024
Certification
- ACLS (Instructor)
- PALS (Instructor)
- PHTLS (Instructor)
- CPR/First Aid
- Peer Support Training
- CPR (Instructor)
- ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary EMS Educator / Paramedic Peer Support Provider
Medical Services Education – TVEMS
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor – EMT & Paramedic Programs
Aims Community College
01.2019 - Current
Paramedic
UCHealth
01.2018 - 01.2023
Firefighter / Paramedic
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
01.2014 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Valencia College
National Paramedic Certification - undefined
NREMT
Florida State Firefighter Certifications - undefined
M.D. - Art Therapy
TBD Art Therapist School
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