EMT-Paramedic Crew Chief & Field Training Officer

• 2016 - Present

Responds to emergency medical calls and manages all medical decisions related to patient assessment, treatment, and transportation to deliver safe, quality care. Supervises the assessments, interventions, and care performed by other EMS providers and first responders during high acuity prehospital calls. • Achieves consistent “Exceptional Performance” ratings on annual reviews by supervisors due to outstanding leadership, knowledge, and performance. • Maintains responsibility and oversight for EMT partner and any new hires or third-party riders on the truck. • Evaluates patients to determine appropriate treatment plans and administer care in accordance with agency policies and procedures; gathers patient demographics and basic medical history. • Performs advanced life support and invasive procedures as necessary to maintain patient health. • Documents detailed reports of scene, patient status, any procedures performed, all medications administered, and any additional information; obtains required signatures for care and patient transfers. • Maintains accurate documentation to submit to billing department for services rendered. • Trains and mentors new hires to enhance knowledge, performance, and proficiency in the field; develops and implements training plans based on individual needs and abilities. Serves as preceptor for paramedic students. • Collaborated on committees to revise and update new hire assessment process and criteria to build strong, knowledgeable, and capable teams. • Partners with first responders including fire department and law enforcement to coordinate access to patients, ensure safety of personnel, and deliver care in a timely manner. Show less

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

• 2021 - Present

Leads group fitness classes for individuals of all ability levels to promote improved physical health and mental health. Demonstrates exercises including body weight movements, gymnastics, free weights, and Olympic weightlifting while also providing clear verbal explanations. • Monitors participants to verify proper techniques and implement modifications to support safety and inclusivity; assists adaptive athletes to enhance access to and participation in fitness classes. • Creates workouts and programming for bootcamp participants to optimize results. • Manages time effectively to maintain consistent class flow and allow for completion of exercise program. Show less

Group Fitness Instructor

• 2017 - 2019

EMT-Paramedic

• 2014 - 2016

Sergeant

• 2007 - 2013

Progressed through ranks of increasing responsibility across multiple units including electronics maintenance and psychological operations. Functioned highly independently to execute assigned tasks while deployed supporting assigned strike forces. Consistently performed jobs above assigned pay grade due to solid leadership skills. • Supervised training and oversaw the well-being of up to 5 U.S. soldiers, 6 local Afghan interpreters, and 12 Afghanistan National Army soldiers during combat deployments. • Served as a cultural liaison between U.S. forces, Afghan partners, and local nationals to ensure proper protocols, procedures, and communication were followed for logistics, discipline, and tactical operations. • Cultivated respectful, trusting relationships between stakeholders by working closely with translators to enable U.S. forces to continue moving safely and freely throughout the area and reducing undesirable behavior amongst Afghan citizens in a strategic environment. • Conducted research to determine most effective methods of disseminating information to target audiences to drive behavioral changes at both the strategic and tactical level. • Accountable for tracking and maintaining up to $2M in military equipment. Show less

EMT-Critical Care

• 2006 - 2007

EMT-Critical Care

• 2006 - 2007

EMT-Critical Care

• 2004 - 2007

EMT-Basic

• 2006 - 2006

Sergeant

• 1999 - 2003