Experience

• Tulane University

  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Training Coordinator

  Coordinate all aspects of a university-wide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) training program. Supervise student workers and maintain OEHS website. Assess specific EHS training needs, evaluate training effectiveness and verify training adherence to regulatory requirements. Interact with University constituents and help promote a University-wide culture of safety.
  • Serve as administrator of the MaxIT Learning Management System (LMS) aka TRAINING WAVE; train and assist LMS administrators in external departments.
  • Communicate to a diverse audience using multimedia and new technologies, resulting in well-designed courses and publications to aid in learning, retention, and dissemination of pertinent EHS information.
  • Oversee development, review, evaluation, coordination, documentation and presentation of classroom and online EHS training courses and other training materials.
  • Contribute as Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator, Instructional Designer, Web Designer and Event Coordinator (Risk & Safety Summit)
  

• Tulane University

  Instructional Technology Specialist

  The Instructional Technology Specialist will provide assistance to the academic community in the selection, development, use and maintenance of media, instructional technology and web applications,consistent with the service and mission of Academic Technology.

• Tulane University

  Emergency Preparedness/EHS Training & Compliance Support Manager

  Responsible for managing all aspects of a university-wide environmental health & safety (EHS) compliance and training support software program to include, but not limited to the support of training, compliance inspections/audits and occupational health requirements. Serve as administrator of the MaxIT Learning Management System (LMS) aka TRAINING WAVE; train and assist LMS administrators in external departments.
  • Categorize EHS compliance requirements;
  • Assign compliance requirements to the applicable person or department based on job description/occupational functions;
  • Track the status of compliance with applicable EHS programs;
  • Alert supervisors when compliance requirements have not been met; and
  • Create auto-fillable forms and automated mechanisms to allow for easy transfer of information from computer, tablet or smart phone.
  
  Manages the needs assessment process that identifies compliance requirements to be met by employees and departments, evaluates software system effectiveness and works with OEHS technical staff to verify compliance tasks meet regulatory requirements.
  
  Maintains records associated with the EHS compliance programs managed through the compliance software system including electronic and hard copies.
  
  Interacts with all University constituents and helps promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the University.
  
  Able to communicate to a diverse audience using multimedia and new technologies which will result in well-designed courses and publications to aid in learning, retention and dissemination of, as well as compliance with, pertinent EHS information.
  
  Supervise staff, temporary employees and/or student workers assigned to work with the software system as well as the development of online training.
  

• Audubon Nature Institute

  First Responder/Safety/Training

  Safely respond to emergency calls and provide immediate care to ill and injured patients. Apply critical skills to open/maintain airways, ventilate patients, and administer CPR. Skillfully provide emergency medical care and perform assessments, control hemorrhaging, bandage wounds, stabilize injured extremities, and manage medical complaints. Successfully manage administrative activities in support of the operation. Plan and implement emergency preparedness activities. Inventory and order equipment and supplies. Monitor and maintain medical equipment. Conduct fire extinguisher checks.
  • Met exacting protocols while completing workman’s compliance forms.
  • Adhered to high quality standards in completion of comprehensive medical documentation.
  • Demonstrated a wide range of expertise which resulted in selection to train employees as first responders.
  • Designed and delivered safety training to new and existing employees.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to ensure the safety of the staff and visitors.
  • Developed an emergency preparedness plan which addressed visitors and staff, alert systems, medical needs, facilities, shelter, evacuation, heating/air-conditioning, and supplies, and other considerations.
  • Earned recognition for performance excellence with the ZOOper Star award.
  

• East After Hours Urgent Care

  Paramedic/Reimbursement Billing

  Meet rigorous standards and use a wide range of expertise to assess, monitor, and stabilize patients. Employ critical skills to ensure safe treatment and transfer of trauma and critically ill patients. Administer intravenous fluids and use manual defibrillators. Apply advanced airway techniques and use complex equipment to assist patients experiencing respiratory emergencies. Comply with quality standards to ensure exceptional patient care. Ensure compliance with exacting quality assurance requirements. Complete comprehensive patient registrations.
  • Designated the Lead Paramedic charged with oversight of all paramedics and triage. Drew on extensive experience to appropriately triage and prioritize patient care.
  • Applied emergency preparedness concepts and protocols to ensure clinic safety. Developed and executed plans and procedures in preparation for flooding, violent weather, and other contingencies. Managed all aspects of clinic’s emergency preparedness plan.
  • Devised strategies to ensure emergency preparedness which included plans for evacuation and deployment and addressed matters related to communications, shelter, power sources, management of unstable patients, inventory and supplies, equipment, staff assignments, and drills and training.
  • Demonstrated a wide range of medical knowledge and skill, which resulted in assignments to train staff paramedics and nurses. Developed and delivered comprehensive PowerPoint trainings and designed and implemented a comprehensive self-efficacy health education program.
  • Entrusted to serve as clinical manager in the absence of the site administrator.
  • Researched mismanaged medical charts and medical charts with inadequate documentation to ensure compliance. Successfully reimbursed thousands of dollars.
  

• Tulane University School of Professional Advancement

  Emergency and Security Studies Adjunct Professor of Practice

  Teach college-level courses that included the standard and advanced level “Health and Medical Issues in Emergency Management”. Create lesson plans, deliver lectures, design and administer examinations, and counsel students on medical and health issues inherent to crisis (biological, radiological, nuclear events and emergencies). Provide recorded lectures for students and leverage technology into teaching style. Serve on various academic committees.
  • Track current research and trends in various areas of Homeland Security and emergency management. Read journal articles, attend conferences, and stay in touch with other professionals in the field.
  • Focus students on innovative response and recovery, including long-term public health recovery issues methods for integrating medical, public health, and psychological processes into emergency management.

• Acadian Ambulance

  Critical Care Paramedic

  Responded to emergent requests for medical services. Skillfully provided patient treatment and transportation. Applied advanced training to perform comprehensive assessments, administer intravenous fluids, and use manual defibrillators in the care and transport of diverse patient populations. Employed advanced airway techniques and used complex equipment to assist patients experiencing respiratory emergencies. Complied with high quality standards to ensure exceptional patient care.
  • Triaged and prioritized patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Teamed with peers and medical professionals in delivery of patient care.
  • Effectively managed behavioral emergencies.
  • Inspected and maintained medical equipment.