Tim Carter
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Flight and Ground Paramedic with 31 years of experience in emergency and critical care transport, including leadership as a Field Supervisor. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients during air and ground operations while directing EMS units and coordinating with dispatch, hospitals, and air/ground crews to ensure seamless patient care and patient delivery. Demonstrated use in ventilator management, pharmacologic intervention, and rapid trauma stabilization. Calm, decisive leadership under pressure, fostering team cohesion, and maintaining highest standards of safety, clinical performance, and crew resource management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight / Critical Care Paramedic
UNMH
05.2025 - Current
- Administer critical interventions in high-stress environments to stabilize patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate emergency response efforts.
- Utilize advanced life support equipment to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs.
Flight Paramedic
SJRMC AirCare
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Rotary and fixed wing critical care transport.
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical interventions during critical air transport operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care transitions from ground to air transport.
- Operated specialized medical equipment, including ventilators and cardiac monitors, in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans and responses during flights.
Operations Supervisor
Apex Paramedics
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed a team of 20+ employees to ensure efficient daily operations and adherence to company procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and implemented inventory control measures that reduced waste by 20%.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members to drive continuous improvement and employee development.
EMS Instructor
Red Rocks Community College
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with other instructors and EMS professionals to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and advancements in emergency medical care.
- Mentored and provided feedback to students to enhance their skills and knowledge in emergency medical services and ensure readiness for real-world scenarios.
- Demonstrated proficiency in teaching various topics, including basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, trauma management, and patient assessment.
- Developed and delivered engaging and informative lectures and hands-on training sessions to educate EMS students on emergency medical procedures and protocols.
Paramedic Urgent Care
Boulder Community Health
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Responded to medical emergencies in urgent care settings, providing immediate assessment and treatment to patients in critical conditions.
- Managed a wide range of medical issues, including trauma injuries, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and allergic reactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure seamless coordination of care and transfer of patients to higher levels of care when necessary.
Paramedic
Denver Health
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Emergency medical care advanced life support level.
Flight Paramedic
LifeFlight Network
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided advanced life support during critical patient transport in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment, including ventilators and cardiac monitors, effectively under duress.
- Led training sessions on trauma response and critical care management for first responders.
- Streamlined the transition from scene-to-hospital care, communicating thoroughly with receiving medical facilities about patient status and needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical flight transports.
- Facilitated effective communication between all members of the flight team, ensuring optimal coordination during complex operations.
Paramedic
Grady Health System
08.2012 - 03.2020
- Proficient in administering medications, IV therapy, wound care, and other advanced medical procedures in urgent care environments.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals and first responders to ensure seamless patient care and coordination during emergency situations.
FireFighter / Paramedic / FTO
Henry County Fire & Rescue Dept.
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing advanced life support care and transportation to a diverse patient population.
- Provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air medical transport.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans during high-stress emergency situations.
Paramedic
City of New Orleans
06.2005 - 03.2026
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate interventions for diverse medical emergencies.
- Evaluated patient outcomes post-treatment, contributing insights for improved service delivery standards.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Certification
AHA ACLS Instructor
AHA BLS/CPR Instructor
AHA PALS Instructor
AHA NRP Advanced Provider
PHTLS Instructor
NM Paramedic
CO Paramedic
AZ Paramedic
NREMT-Paramedic
CEVO
Accomplishments
- Member of Vice Presidential Detail - Vice President Joe Biden 2010
- Member of Israeli Prime Minister Detail - Benjamin Netanyahu 2010
- Expert Witness - Courtroom testimony 2007
- Field Tester / Evaluator for medical equipment (Res-Q-Pod, Lucas 2, EZ-IO, RAD 57)
- Commander/Founder NOEMS Honor Guard
Timeline
Flight / Critical Care Paramedic
UNMH
05.2025 - Current
Flight Paramedic
SJRMC AirCare
05.2025 - 10.2025
Operations Supervisor
Apex Paramedics
08.2024 - 05.2025
EMS Instructor
Red Rocks Community College
06.2024 - 05.2025
Paramedic Urgent Care
Boulder Community Health
06.2024 - 05.2025
Paramedic
Denver Health
10.2023 - 08.2024
Flight Paramedic
LifeFlight Network
05.2023 - 07.2023
FireFighter / Paramedic / FTO
Henry County Fire & Rescue Dept.
01.2017 - 10.2019
Paramedic
Grady Health System
08.2012 - 03.2020
Paramedic
City of New Orleans
06.2005 - 03.2026