EDUCATION

Lamar University Beaumont, Texas

Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership 2012

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Emergency Health Science, Magna Cum Laude 2012

Lamar University Beaumont, Texas

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Concentration: Digital Media, Graphics, and Web Design 2012

Lamar State College Orange, Texas

Paramedic Certification 2000

Lamar State College Orange, Texas

Associate of Applied Science, Environmental Technology, Phi Theta Kappa 1996

EMS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Lamar Institute of Technology – Beaumont, Texas

Clinical Coordinator / Advanced-Level EMS Instructor | August 2008–December 2014

Coordinated and instructed advanced-level EMS courses, including Paramedic and Critical Care Paramedic education. Identified and implemented curriculum changes incorporating educational technology and strategies to promote student success. Scheduled and maintained clinical coordination for approximately 140 EMS students annually. Participated in curriculum review and provided recommendations for program improvement. Developed and maintained courses utilizing learning management systems including Blackboard and Moodle.

Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc.

Education Coordinator / Critical Care Paramedic | May 2010–2015

Served as Education Coordinator through March 2013. Provided EMT and Paramedic instruction in accordance with applicable standards and accreditation requirements. Developed and delivered EMS education while also providing 911 response and interfacility critical-care transport as a Critical Care Paramedic.

Guest Speaker: Texas EMS Conference

Golden Triangle Emergency Center

Paramedic / Community Liaison | July 2014–2018

Provided emergency patient care utilizing the full paramedic scope of practice. Developed and maintained positive relationships between the emergency center and surrounding communities and businesses. Performed community outreach and business-development activities supporting the Orange and Port Arthur facilities.

Stat Care EMS

Clinical Supervisor | April 2007–May 2010

Oversaw clinical operations and quality assurance/quality improvement programs for EMS operations. Coordinated responses to mass-casualty incidents and large-scale evacuations, including Hurricanes Rita and Ike.

Rural Metro / Metro Care EMS

Field Training Officer / Supervisor / Clinical Coordinator | February 1999–April 2007

Trained EMS personnel in clinical practice, operational procedures, and organizational policies. Supervised day-to-day operations of a 911 EMS service. Oversaw clinical operations and developed and implemented quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

Ameristat / American Medical Response

EMT / EMT-Intermediate | 1997–1999

Responded to 911 emergencies and provided interfacility patient transportation as an EMT and EMT-Intermediate.

Texas DSHS Paramedic

AHA Instructor: Heartsaver, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support