Tyler Marshall Thompson
Butler,TN
Summary
Registered nurse/paramedic with 13 years diversified experience as a clinician. Proficient in rural and high-volume emergency and critical care environments. Very in touch with the emergency and critical care needs of rural Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Northwestern North Carolina. Proficient in educating, mentoring and precepting clinicians. Experienced in networking, public relations, marketing, policy development and process improvement. Constant learner. Passionate, goal-driven, and committed to promoting excellence in myself and those around me.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Base Medical Manager
Med-Trans Corporation
03.2024 - Current
- Serve as first-line leader for clinical staff of rotor-wing air medical base, providing oversight of quality improvement, marketing, education, supply management, and regulatory compliance.
- Enhance operational efficiency through streamlining processes, optimizing staff assignments, and implementing best practices for conduction of safe, efficient operations.
- Participating member of Air Medical Committee, Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Services.
Flight Paramedic/Base Quality Coordinator
Med-Trans Corporation
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided direct patient care in a critical care environment.
- Enhanced team efficiency with expert coordination of in-flight medical treatments, equipment usage, and communication.
- Collaborated with ground-based emergency teams for seamless transition of patient care upon arrival at medical facilities.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress towards clinical quality improvement goals.
Paramedic
Johnson County Rescue & EMS
07.2011 - Current
- Perform direct patient care in rural 911 and inter-facility environments.
- Served as quality assurance officer for one year.
- Drafted the agency's clinical practice protocols in concert with medical direction team and operational leadership with a profound emphasis on evidence-based, industry-established best practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Assistant Director/Paramedic
Watauga Medics, Inc.
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Manage operations of primary 911 provider of Watauga County EMS System.
- Manager of 20 full-time personnel and 30 part-time personnel.
- Development and establishment of patient care protocols and policies in accordance with continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Development of departmental policies that ensure safety and efficiency of operations.
- Coordinate agency supply chain in collaboration with medical supply officer.
- Coordinate continuing education in collaboration with training officer.
- Development of new hire orientation program.
- Performed direct patient care in a prehospital/interfacility setting.
Flight Paramedic
Wellmont Health System/Ballad Health
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Performed direct patient care in a critical care/HEMS environment.
- Organized public relations efforts to strengthen alliances with partner agencies and departments.
- Coordinated education and certification management of all clinical personnel as base educator.
- Harvested chart data for participation in GAMUT database.
- Conducted outcome studies to improve procedures and patient outcomes.
- Served on Policy and Procedure committee for flight services; performed research, presented data regarding national clinical standards, and wrote patient care protocols.
68W Combat Medic (E-5/SGT)
US Army Reserve
10.2010 - 09.2016
- Attended EMT and 68W training through US Army Department of Combat Medic Training.
- Served as unit MEDLOG liaison for 2 years.
- Served as team leader and squad leader.
- Conducted continuing education under direction of chief medic.
Paramedic
Carter County Emergency Rescue Squad, Inc.
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Performed direct patient care in high-volume 911 and inter-facility environment.
- Performed extrication and rescue operations as EMT-IV/Rescue technician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN2013
Certificate - 68W Combat Medic
Department of Combat Medic Training
Fort Sam Houston, TX2011
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- National Registry Paramedic
- BLS, ACLS, & PALS Instructor (AHA)
- TNCC & ENPC Instructor (ENA)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
- CCEMTP (UMBC)
- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (ASTNA)
Timeline
Base Medical Manager
Med-Trans Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Flight Paramedic/Base Quality Coordinator
Med-Trans Corporation
12.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
11.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant Director/Paramedic
Watauga Medics, Inc.
07.2019 - 12.2021
Flight Paramedic
Wellmont Health System/Ballad Health
08.2016 - 07.2019
Paramedic
Carter County Emergency Rescue Squad, Inc.
07.2012 - 03.2015
Paramedic
Johnson County Rescue & EMS
07.2011 - Current
68W Combat Medic (E-5/SGT)
US Army Reserve
10.2010 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Northeast State Community College
Certificate - 68W Combat Medic
Department of Combat Medic Training
- Registered Nurse
- National Registry Paramedic
- BLS, ACLS, & PALS Instructor (AHA)
- TNCC & ENPC Instructor (ENA)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
- CCEMTP (UMBC)
- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (ASTNA)
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