Flight Paramedic

• Apr 2022 - Present

Instructor

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2022

Area Manager / Flight Paramedic

• Apr 2018 - Apr 2022

Business Analyst / EMS Liaison

• Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

Certified Flight Paramedic

• Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

Clinical Educator/Certified Flight Paramedic

• Jun 2014 - Nov 2016

The Clinical Educator/Flight Paramedic position encompasses a great deal of responsibility, diversity and demand. This position is responsible for the delivery of education to the flight staff that meets our internal training and education requirements, but ensures compliance with accrediting bodies, State and National continuing education standards. Working with the Chief Flight Nurse, we developed an education plan that ensured we maintained the competencies needed to function in the Critical Care Air Medical environment that align with National Guidelines for best practice. The Chief Flight Nurse and I evaluated the clinical staffs performance, ability and knowledge through both didactic testing and scenario-based simulations. My role incorporated a significant amount of business development and outreach projects to further advance the flight programs customer service base, provide training/education to outlying agencies and facilities, and to promote a community oriented service. I participated in the hiring process of clinical staff. During the transition to the Tillamook, OR base; I managed and oversaw all operations and logistics at the Medford, OR fixed wing operation. I continued to function as a Flight Paramedic and preceptor to newly employed clinical staff after the transition

Certified Flight Paramedic/Preceptor

• May 2009 - Apr 2014

• Assisted in the start-up for the rotor base in La Grande, Oregon.• Rolled out new equipment and ensured adequate training was received prior to implementation.• Identified customers needs, produced ideas and suggestions to further advance operational goals.• Maintained blood tracking documentation for random audit.• Participated in marketing and community outreach events to retain and expand our customer base.• Orient, mentor and precept newly employed Flight Nurse’s through their orientation program

Training Officer/Paramedic

• 2008 - 2011

• Participated in the development of a new Field Training Program• Analyzed Advanced Airway Management data that allowed me to develop and implement an education and training program that led to a substantial increase in first pass success rates.• Recommended and rolled out new equipment.• Supervised, trained, and mentored new paramedics to become successful clinicians. • Evaluated and assessed the clinical staff pertaining to their respective competency levels. • Participated in the development of a new Field Training Program• Analyzed Advanced Airway Management data that allowed me to develop and implement an education and training program that led to a substantial increase in first pass success rates.• Recommended and rolled out new equipment.• Supervised, trained, and mentored new paramedics to become successful clinicians. • Evaluated and assessed the clinical staff pertaining to their respective competency levels.

Lead Paramedic

• Dec 2000 - Nov 2007

• Oversaw and was responsible for all medical care.• Supervised and mentored Junior Paramedics.• Ensured that the appropriate daily stocking supplies and levels were in accordance with minimum state standards.• Promoted from a Junior Paramedic to Lead status in 2005 • Oversaw and was responsible for all medical care.• Supervised and mentored Junior Paramedics.• Ensured that the appropriate daily stocking supplies and levels were in accordance with minimum state standards.• Promoted from a Junior Paramedic to Lead status in 2005