Terri Youngman
La Porte,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in AHA guidelines compliance and quality assurance auditing. Proven ability to develop patient care protocols and lead effective training initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Education Coordinator, Paramedic
LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service
La Porte, IN
09.2004 - Current
- Audit and review patient care reports for quality assurance and patient care compliance. Follow the audit process to resolve issues with protocol violations in close contact with the Medical Director.
- Write new and update existing patient care protocols in compliance with AHA guidelines and current established patient care guidelines.
- Create the training calendar on a yearly basis to meet the requirements for the National Registry, as well as state requirements, in order to maintain the required continuing education hours for current employees.
- Organize and lead Field Training Officer meetings in order to assure that we are meeting the needs of the EMS Service in the education department.
- Member of the LaPorte County Fetal Infant Mortality Team.
- Work closely with local schools to become HeartSmart schools.
- Work with LaPorte County Volunteer and Paid Fire Departments, offering free Emergency Medical Responder courses. After successful completion of this course, students will be state-certified first responders.
- Write protocols for BLS non-transport fire departments in LaPorte County.
- Assist fire departments in maintaining their State certifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
IvyTech
South Bend, INSkills
- AHA guidelines compliance
- patient care protocol writing
- education program development
- data analysis and reporting
- quality assurance auditing
- field training organization
- team leadership
- detail orientation
- effective communication
Certification
Indiana State Paramedic, PSID 4422-5213
Timeline
Education Coordinator, Paramedic
LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service
09.2004 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
IvyTech