Expertise:  I will be happy to answer questions on the following topics: first aid, burns, acute illness and injury, psychiatric emergencies, medications, flight medicine, air medical services (helicopter), ambulance services, emergency medical services, general public safety, heart attacks, strokes, chest pain, abdominal pain. I can give overviews and suggestions, I will not answer questions that could place me in a position where I could overextend my areas of knowledge.

Experience in the area
I have been in EMS since 1996, I have worked as a paramedic preceptor, flight paramedic, supervisor for both air and ground ems services, I function as a critical care paramedic. I also have experience working as a paramedic in a ACOS verified Level II trauma center. I have taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Traumatic Brain Injury,and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. I have also taught Critical Care Paramedic courses for American Medical Response.

Organizations
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, International Association of Flight Paramedics

Education/Credentials
A.S. in Emergency Medical Care, I have current credentials in: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Advanced Burn Life Support. I am a registered paramedic, a certified flight paramedic, and a certified Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by University of Maryland Baltimore County, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Awards and Honors
Honorable Kentucky Colonel, Service award from US Congress, Hoosier Hero by Indiana State General Assembly, numerous stork awards, and commendations from Deaconess Hospital Trauma Services for outstanding patient care.