I am a dedicated flight paramedic with extensive experience in diverse medical environments, including hospital-based services and remote locations. Proficient in adapting to various educational platforms with a strong commitment to understanding and accommodating different learning styles. A self-motivated learner actively seeking opportunities to share valuable knowledge and insights gained from years of hands-on experience in the field. Passionate about enhancing patient care and fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere for peers and students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
Louisiana, MO
05.2025 - Current
Administer advanced life support interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care during transport.
Operate and maintain critical care medical equipment, ensuring functionality and readiness.
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' conditions to inform treatment plans and decisions.
Implement quality assurance measures to enhance operational efficiency and patient safety standards.
Flight Paramedic
UCHealth - LifeLine4 - Reach 26
01.2023 - 05.2025
University of Colorado’s Flight Program that has several bases all over the Colorado’s front range and Wyoming. Primarily based at airports, we provide critical care transports that range from inter-facility and scene calls to critical care rendezvous and search and assist missions. We also provide critical care bedside assistance to rural hospitals.
Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care in critical situations.
Collaborated with flight team to ensure optimal patient transport and safety protocols.
Conducted thorough assessments of patients to determine immediate medical needs.
Implemented best practices for patient care during air transport, enhancing outcomes.
Led training sessions on advanced medical equipment usage for flight operations staff.
Strengthened relationships with local hospitals and emergency departments through regular communication and collaboration on shared goals related to patient care.
Assisted in the development of training programs for new flight crew members, sharing expertise and best practices for optimal performance in the field.
Boosted patient satisfaction levels through empathetic communication and compassionate care during transport.
Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations, maintaining focus on the wellbeing of patients and the safety of the flight crew.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge on advancements in emergency medicine and aviation safety regulations.
Critical Care Paramedic
Chaffee County EMS
Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, Colorado
01.2021 - 05.2025
Bases in Poncha Springs and Buena Vista, Colorado, we provide swift 911 EMS response for the county. Being a rural based EMS agency we are accustomed to long transports, coordination with multiple agencies and unique logistics. We also provide ground critical care interfacility transports from small critical access hospitals in the mountains to hospitals all over the front range.
Administer advanced life support interventions in critical care situations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during transport.
Utilize medical equipment and technology for emergency response and monitoring.
Conduct thorough assessments to determine patient needs and triage effectively.
Mentor junior paramedics in advanced procedures and best practices for critical care.
Review protocols regularly to identify areas for process improvement in emergency care delivery.
Built rapport with local law enforcement agencies through frequent collaboration on scene management tasks, fostering cooperation among first responders during emergencies.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Flight Paramedic
Flight For Life Colorado - Air Methods Cooperation
08.2018 - 01.2023
The longest-running civilian air medical program in the nation. A hospital-based program that performs critical care procedures such as intubation and central line insertion on patients admitted to the base hospital. Provides critical care transport for interfacility, scene, and search and rescue missions.
Streamlined communication processes between ground and air teams to improve response times.
Contributed to successful rescue missions by providing essential medical support in challenging environments such as natural disasters or remote locations.
Assisted in the development of training programs for new flight paramedics, sharing expertise and best practices for optimal performance in the field.
Collaborated with ground-based emergency teams for seamless transition of patient care upon arrival at medical facilities.
Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care in critical situations.
Collaborated with flight team to ensure optimal patient transport and safety protocols.
Clinic Paramedic
Bechtel Corperation
01.2018 - 01.2019
Occupational health clinic at the Army's Pueblo Chemical Depot during the demilitarization and elimination of chemical weapons. Duties included health and drug screenings, PFT testing, audiograms, EKGs, blood draws, and urine tests. Several Haz-mat certifications were obtained, and we staffed an ambulance at the base in preparation for an emergency responses.
Paramedic - Critical Care Transport
MED-TRANS AMBULANCE
Rocky Ford, Colorado
01.2015 - 01.2018
Based out of Rocky Ford in rural southeastern Colorado. We provided primarily interfacility transfers from small critical access hospitals across southeastern Colorado. Provided primary 911 response for small towns in the region and ALS redevous for small volunteer BLS agencies.
Paramedic
American Medical Response - Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado
01.2012 - 01.2018
Primary 911 response for the city of Pueblo and the surrounding county. High volume 911 agency that collaborates with other first responders in the city, including Pueblo City Fire, Pueblo Police, and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, to ensure a timely response. EMD responses from private line ambulance requests from assisted living facilites, provides on-site urine exams for post accident workman's comp accidents, and interfacility transports from all levels of healthcare.
Education
Paramedic Certification -
Pueblo Community College
Flight Paramedic Certification - FP-C
International Board of Specialty Certifications (ISBC)
Skills
Collaborative teamwork
Effective time management
Team leadership
Effective interpersonal communication
Analytical reasoning
Self motivation
Task prioritization
Team building
Certification
National Registry Paramedic
Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
Missouri Paramedic license
Colorado Paramedic license with critical care endorsement
Wyoming Paramedic license
Illinois Paramedic license
Oklahoma Paramedic license
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced (NRP)
Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
05.2025 - Current
Flight Paramedic
UCHealth - LifeLine4 - Reach 26
01.2023 - 05.2025
Critical Care Paramedic
Chaffee County EMS
01.2021 - 05.2025
Flight Paramedic
Flight For Life Colorado - Air Methods Cooperation
08.2018 - 01.2023
Clinic Paramedic
Bechtel Corperation
01.2018 - 01.2019
Paramedic - Critical Care Transport
MED-TRANS AMBULANCE
01.2015 - 01.2018
Paramedic
American Medical Response - Pueblo
01.2012 - 01.2018
Flight Paramedic Certification - FP-C
International Board of Specialty Certifications (ISBC)