EMS CHIEF

• BSC in Health Science (7 courses left), Trident University International, CA
• Associate Degree in Allied Health Science, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL (awaiting transcripts)
• Paramedic Course, Pelham Training, Bloomington, IN
• Independent Duty Medical Technician, United States Air Force
• Air Force Special Operations Casualty Evacuation Course (Aeromedical and Ground)
• Special Operations Combat Medical Skills Sustainment Course, United States Army
• Expeditionary Medical Support Course
• Air Force Train the Trainer Course
• Air Force Survival, Escape, Resistance, Evasion (SERE) and Water Survival Training
• Dynamics of International Terrorism, Mildenhall, UK
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700
• ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, PEPP, EMS Safety
• BLS, PHTLS, PEPP, EMS Safety Instructor

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over 20 years’ experience with an emphasis in leadership &management in clinical, remote & pre-hospital settings
• Registered Paramedic with National Registry of EMTs
• Skilled in using vast array of equipment including ventilators, EKGs, defibrillators during BLS, ACLS, PALS procedures
• Proven leadership & management experience in pre-hospital, austere, clinical settings and simulation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work as a member of a team or autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train & work aside multi-national personnel
• Experienced educator, evaluator, mentor in a variety of medical courses to include Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Remote Medicine, and Pre-hospital and Clinical continuing education
• ACLS, PALS, PEPP, EMS Safety, PHTLS, BLS Instructor Certification
• Skilled in operating various High Fidelity Simulators, A/V equipment, and task trainers
• Current U.S. Passport and UK Resident Visa
• Previous DOS Top Secret Clearance
• Current DOD SECRET Clearance

 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

01/18—04/21 EMS Chief, ASG-Kuwait EMS, GW Medical Faculty Associates (60 hrs per week)

• EMS Chief for multi-cultural EMS agency providing 911 Services to US Army assets in Kuwait
• Provides strategic leadership and oversight of 15 ambulances, 45 EMS providers, 2 Chiefs, Training and Logistics Officers
• Oversees payroll, budget analysis, contract compliance, ISO 9001:2015 operations
• Responds to emergency incidents and provides incident management
• Member of the Emergency Management Group, providing EMS leadership during major incidents
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers and US Government, and multi-national EMS community

01/18—04/21 EMS Deputy Chief, ASG-Kuwait EMS, GW Medical Faculty Associates (60 hrs per week)

• EMS Deputy Chief for multi-cultural EMS agency providing 911 services to US Army assets in Kuwait
• Assists EMS Chief with day-to-day operations of 15 ambulances and 60 Paramedics and EMTs
• Provides direction and leadership in four functional areas Human Resources, Training, Quality Assurance, Supply/Logistics, and Safety
• Oversees payroll & budget, installation access, visas, housing, and security clearances for all in theatre employees
• Oversees administrative functions, contractual compliance, scheduling, Human Resources and hiring
• Manages Orientation and On-the-Job Training program for all newly hired personnel
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers and US Government, and multi-national EMS community
• Develops and manages the EMS safety program and Health and Safety
• Spearheads professional development program for all personnel in coordination with Division Chiefs, Captains, Quality and Training Officers
• Chairs Special Projects
• Responds to emergency incidents and provides incident management for EMS assets in Area of Operations
• Key member of Emergency Management Working Group, providing EMS inputs on capabilities, response and mitigation.

05/16 – 11/17  Medical Simulation Coordinator; RAF Lakenheath Hospital

• Manages United States Air Force in Europe’s largest Medical Simulation Center Oversees 1 staff member and 8 augmentees
• Mentors 7 other simulation centers throughout Europe
• Maintains and operates various high-fidelity simulators to include SimMan3G, MetiMan, ITTS, Gaumard family
• Air Force Medical and Modeling Simulation Training Program Subject Matter Expert on the Gaumard Family simulators
• Coordinates training for large medical center to include professional courses, continuing education, and in-situ training
• Evaluates unit training needs from patient safety incidents, needs assessment, and administration recommendations
• Creates and writes complex medical and trauma scenarios
• Designed medical simulation program for EMT and Paramedic training
• Provides standardized patient scenarios and acting
• Utilized as Moulage Expert for multiple mass casualty and in hospital training scenarios
• Created and instructed Simulation Operator and Facilitated Debriefing courses

03/14 – 10/15  Emergency Management Simulation Coordinator; Dayton VA Medical Center (50 hrs per week)

• Develops curriculum incorporating Emergency Management principles into Medical Simulation utilizing hybrid learning
• Operates various High Fidelity Patient Simulators and Task Trainers, that includes products from CAE, Gaumard, and Laerdal for state-wide mobile simulation training
• Utilizing software creates Virtual Reality and Decision based training on various medical scenarios
• Instructs medical and Emergency Management courses and simulation to variety of medical professionals
• Consults with Emergency Management leaders at state and national levels to implement key training at sites
• Creates Simulation experiences for mobile training team that includes topics on organophosphate poisoning, Ebola, Personal Protective Equipment, Congestive Heart Failure, and ACLS, BLS mock codes
• Works in a state of the art 17,000 sq. ft Simulation Center, operating all simulation equipment including $1 million Audio/Visual system
• Developed the 1st VISN10 VA Hospital Decontamination and Mass Casualty Training Workshop, in partnership with a local university, to provide didactic and hands-on training for hospital staff that includes using the Simulation Center and high-fidelity simulators
• Maintains Paramedic skills through various task trainers, high fidelity simulations, and continuing education
• Attended 2-day medical moulage course to enhance realism during training scenarios

08/96 – 11/13  U.S. Air Force, Various Locations Worldwide 

11/12 – 11/13  Primary Care Flight Chief (Clinic Manager); Ramstein, Germany

• Leads 40 personnel in the daily operations of a Family Practice Clinic, Immunization Clinic and Ambulance Services
• Develops, manages and executes 1.6 million-dollar budget and 800 thousand dollars in equipment assets
• Plans, organizes and implements medical standards within the Family Health Clinic, as well as provides consultative service to the Medical Director and Nurse Manager resulting in recognition from the Air Force Surgeon General for Best Clinic in the Air Force, January 2013
• Provides direct oversight for all administrative personnel & procedures for the front desk, to include template management and scheduling patients
• Designs team building exercises to meet training requirements and enhancing morale
• Provides training opportunities using realistic scenarios, high fidelity medical simulation equipment and task trainers
• Maintains Paramedic & associated certifications
• Provides back up support with Ambulance during complicated medical and trauma responses to include massive hemorrhage, airway complications, and difficult emergency medical situations
• Trains EMTs, RNs, Physicians on difficult airways and advanced cardiac emergencies using advanced airway mannequins

03/11 – 11/12  Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Training Manager; Ramstein, Germany

• Medical Group’s co-lead for Wing Inspection Team. Advised evaluators on medical response requirements, which aided in identifying shortfalls.  Assisted in development of training for base and local community responders in mass casualty responses
• Oversaw training for 151 Paramedic & EMTs ensuring continuing education and certification standards are met.
• Lead Instructor for EMT refresher course teaching over 75 students annually. Created unique course incorporating agency’s first ever medical simulation training
• Managed $101,000 in training equipment for ACLS, BLS, EMT Refresher courses
• Trained foreign and domestic Special Forces in tactical combat casualty care which enhanced cohesiveness between U.S. and NATO teams
• Key to implementing and using fully functioning Medical Simulation center by developing a strategic plan and purchasing $165,000 in high fidelity equipment that included METI, Gaumard, TOMS, and various task trainers
• Self-Aid Buddy Care Wing Advisor and instructor trainer for 9,000 personnel
• Maintained several databases using Microsoft Access, Excel and web-based data programs

02/08 – 02/11  Special Operations Paramedic; Mildenhall, UK

• Provided medical care & leadership to 739 personnel in austere & remote locations: often without nearby definitive care
• Led preventive medicine surveys in Mali; inspected 3 hotels & 4 food vendors for 202 personnel
• Devised 16.5 hr casualty evacuation training for 4 aircrew members in Africa
• Tested $1,000 in-flight litter platform system; provided detailed feedback to supplier
• Planned and executed urgent12 hour medical evacuation from austere location; Provided in-flight ALS care after treating patient throughout the night
• Managed inventory and medical equipment valued at $126,000K to be ready at moment’s notice for urgent medical evacuations
• Acquired $275,000 in medical supplies and volunteered 29 hours to treat 391 third world villagers
• Rescued trauma patient and controlled massive bleeding, reversed shock, performed resuscitation which prevented loss of limb and life

04/02 – 02/08  Chief, Ambulance Services; Pope, NC

• Held various leadership positions culminating in being appointed Chief of Ambulance Services
• Ensured accountability for 4 ambulances and $540,000 in emergency equipment
• Oversaw daily operations for 11 EMTs for the Air Force’s busiest Ambulance Services
• Partnered with local community and Fort Bragg Army base to develop Memorandums of Agreement to assure mutual aid was utilized when needed. Planned training exercises to test interoperability
• Assisted in development of local protocols and garnered Air Force approval for use
• Responded to emergency medical calls including serious medical and trauma situations
• Volunteer Firefighter and Medic

04/00-04/02    Emergency Room Medical Technician; Keesler AFB, MS

• Trained and developed my EMT and Emergency Room Technician Skills
• Served as Volunteer Firefighter and EMT in local community and became the Medical Officer for Fire Department

• Leadership 20 years
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel,Word, PowerPoint
• Adobe DC
• Program Management
• Education and Training

EMS CHIEF, instructor, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Management

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