Honors and Awards
Outstanding Field Medic Award; United States Army Special Forces, November 2002
Graduated second in class; United States Air Force School of Health Care Sciences- Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician Program; October 2001

Professional Publications
Currently researching and writing a reference text on the pathophysiology and management of septic shock.
Currently writing two articles on the prehospital assessment and management of shock patients

Extracurricular Activities/Professional Memberships
Member; National Board of Respiratory Care
Volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician

Teaching Experience
Clinical preceptor for numerous emergency medical technician students
Assisted in education and orientation of several new respiratory therapists

Work Experience
October 2003-Present
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Otter Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Station 2
Sandcut, IN

June 2003-August 2003
Respiratory Therapist
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Terre Haute, Indiana

June 2001-March 2003
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician
US Air Force
Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

March 2000-June 2001
Intermediate EMT
Marshall Ambulance Service
Marshall, Illinois

February 2000-May 2000
Advanced EMT
Clay County EMS/Athens Ambulance Service
Brazil, Indiana

March 1999-July 1999
Phlebotomist
Putnam County Hospital
Greencastle, Indiana

February 1999-February 2000
EMS Station Supervisor
December 1998-February 1999
Basic EMT
West Central Indiana Ambulance Service
Rockville, Indiana

Specialized Skills
General Medical Skills
Assessment and basic management of critically ill and injured patients
Aeromedical and ground evacuation of patients
Assessment of chest and neck radiographs
Basic assessment of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
Collection of arterial, venous, and capillary blood samples
Assessment of laboratory test results
Insertion of peripheral intravenous lines
Insertion of intraosseous lines
Insertion of Foley urinary catheters

Respiratory Skills
Use of transport ventilators during aeromedical and ground transportation
Endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation
Retrograde intubation
Surgical and needle cricothyrotomy
Operation of various ventilators (Drager Evita 2; Siemens Servo 900C; Siemens Servo 300/300A; Puritan Bennett 7200; Univent 754 Eagle)
Performance and assessment of pulmonary function testing (including bronchoprovocation tests)
Administration of respiratory medications via nebulizers
Administration of supplemental oxygen via various means
Administration of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
Discontinuation of mechanical ventilatory support (weaning)
Performance of rapid sequence induction intubation
Assistance with performance of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
Assistance with thoracentesis
Care of tracheostomies
Nasotracheal suctioning
Collection of sputum specimens

Cardiovascular Skills
Performance and assessment of 3- and 12-lead electrocardiograms
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program trained and certified
Performance and basic assessment of echocardiography
Insertion of central venous lines (subclavian and femoral)
Assistance with insertion of Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheterization
Insertion of arterial blood pressure monitoring lines (radial artery)
Assessment of invasive cardiovascular monitoring devices (Swan-Ganz lines, central venous pressure lines, mixed venous oximetry probes, etc.)
Performance of manual and automated defibrillation
Performance of transthoracic pacing
Administration of advanced cardiac life support medications
Assistance with pericardiocentesis
Performance and basic assessment of exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing

Academic and Professional Goals
Graduate from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Languages, Literatures and Linguistics with Language Specialist Honors Certificate in German (Expected date of completion: May 2007)
Obtain the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (expected date of testing: July 2004)
Obtain the Certified Pulmonary Function Technician credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (expected date of testing: July 2004)
Obtain the Registered Pulmonary Function Technician credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (expected date of testing: September 2004)
Obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (expected date of testing: March 2005)
Attend veterinary school
Pursue postgraduate residency training in a critical care field