I am a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Oklahoma/multistate registered nurse license. I have worked as an ICU nurse, floating to the ED, med/surg, and ICU step-down units. I have been relief charge in the ICU unit during my time at Ada. Prior to nursing, I worked as a detail-oriented Critical Care Paramedic with 25 years of experience as a paramedic, 25 years of ground experience, and two years of flight paramedic experience. Work experience in both busy 911 systems and rural EMS. Strong knowledge of the use of cardiac monitors, ventilator management, and the transportation of critical care patients via ground units, rotor, and fixed-wing aircraft. Communicative and team-oriented, able to work calmly under pressure. Have current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and PHTLS.
Critical care transports via fixed and rotor-wing aircrafts. Frequent use of high-risk medications, ventilators, IV pumps, and other equipment involved in critical care patient transportation/care. Have advanced certifications: PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, as well as BLS.