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EDUCATION

Master of Science: Biomedical Science/Toxicology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA- 2002

Bachelor of Science: Biology, Rivier College, Nashua, NH – 1998

Associate of Science: Emergency Medical Services, New Hampshire
Technical Institute, Concord, NH - 1991.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Professor, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Biology and Chemistry Department, 2003-Present

Adjunct Faculty, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Paramedic Department. 1999- Present.

Adjunct Faculty, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Radiology Department. 1999-2001.

EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS

Toxicology and Pharmacology Contributing Reviewer, Critical Care Nurse

Editorial Board, Air Medical Journal

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Clinical Researcher. Detection of latent blood on semi-invasive medical instruments. Boston MedFlight. 2004

Clinical Researcher. Analysis of varying phenytoin concentrations on total solution pH. Boston MedFlight. 2004

Clinical Researcher. Quantitative analysis of aspirin in gastric lavage administration. Boston MedFlight. 2004

PhD Student. Effects of m-xylene on Cytochrome P450 levels in rat nasal mucosa. Dr. Robert Schatz. Northeastern University Department of Toxicology. 2003.

PhD Student. Cardioprotective effects of Chinese herbals in an isolated rat heart model of myocardial ischemia. Dr. Eugene Bernstein. Northeastern University Department of Pharmacology. 2001


INFORMAL TEACHING

Guest lecturer: Fab Fragments in Medical Toxicology. Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, 2002

Guest lecturer: Household Toxicology. Reading Fire Department, Reading, MA. 2000, 2004

Guest lecturer: Industrial Trauma. Nashua Regional EMS meeting. Nashua, NH. 2001.

Guest lecturer: Rapid Sequence Intubation. NHTI, Concord, NH. 2001

Bi-monthly Staff Case Reviews. Boston MedFlight. 2000-2002.

Guest lecturer: Unusual Trauma. Multiple presentations. 2000- Present

Guest lecturer: Trauma in Pregnancy. NHTI, Concord, NH. 2000

Lecturer: Orientation to Boston MedFlight Critical Care Transport Program. Harvard University Medical School, Boston University Medical School, and Tufts University Medical School Medical Student Emergency Medicine Rotation. 1998- 2002

Guest lecturer: Biochemistry of Cardiac Contraction. American Medical Response, Lawrence, MA. 1997.


BIBLIOGRAPHY

(2003) Nerve Agent Toxicology (Letter to the Editor). J Emerg Med Serv; 28 (12)
 
(2003) Femur fracture with traction splints in multisystem trauma patients. Prehosp Emerg Care; 7 (2)

(2003) Differentials in Chest Pain (Letter to the Editor) J Emerg Med Serv; 28(1)

(2002) A Case Series of Pediatric Poisoning. AAP National Conference.

(2002) Time to Tertiary Care in Stroke. AAMS ATMC Conference

(2001) Carbamazepine Overdose (Letter to the Editor) Crit Care Nurse; 22(2)

(2001) Tricyclic Depressant Overdose. (Letter to the Editor) Crit Care Nurse; 21(1)

(2001) Designer Drugs (Letter to the Editor). J Emerg Med Serv; 26(12)

(2001) Traction Splints in Multi Trauma. (Abstract) Ann Emerg Med; 38(4): S58

(2000) Airmedical Transport of Poisoned Patients. Chest Annual Meeting

(2001) Hypothermia. J Emerg Med Serv; 26(2): 68-80

(1998) Hip Fractures & Dislocations. J Emerg Med Serv; 23(11): 154-165

(1998) Dental Trauma. J Emerg Med Serv; 23(2): 70-75

(1997) Thiamine: A Critical Review. J Emerg Med Serv; 22(8):74-78

(1996) Cardiac Infections. J Emerg Med Serv; 21(5) 78- 89


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOSTON MEDFLIGHT
Regional Critical Care Air-medical Service

Flight Paramedic 1998 To Present
Disaster Management Coordinator 2004 to Present
x Flight Paramedic for busy critical care air-medical service, transporting a diverse
makeup of critically injured and ill patients from both scene and inter-facility
settings.
· Involved in educational environment that extends beyond the limitations of ground transport ALS systems. Involved in research and continuous quality management
· Formerly served as Designated Infection Control Officer
· Formerly served as Quality Assurance manager

NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Professor 1999 to Present
x Professor: Chemistry and Biology Department, Paramedic Department
x Courses: Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II

MASSACHUSETTS POISON CONTROL CENTER
Regional Poison Information Center and Toxicology Service

Poison Information Provider: 2002
· Provide poison information and management protocols by telephone request
· Involved in continuing medical education and case reviews
· Attend toxicology service rounds


GREATER LOWELL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Advanced Life Support Provider

Per-Diem Paramedic: 2001- 2004
· Per-diem paramedic providing advanced life support care in a non-transporting Advanced Life Support setting.


AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
Nationwide provider of Emergency Medical Services.

Senior Paramedic / Supervisor 1994 To 1998
x Base Supervisor with responsibilities including employee relations, injury/accident
investigation, problem resolution and materials acquisition
x Experience in Emergency Medical Response and Patient Transport.
x Extremely busy practice of emergency medicine focusing on problems normally
associated with a large metropolitan area.
x Gained knowledge of mobile intensive care, inter-facility transport.
x Involved in education and professional development of staff.

HARVARD COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
Chelmsford, Massachusetts & Nashua New Hampshire

Paramedic / Medical Assistant 1994 - 1995
x Early career experience. Foci in Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and Pediatrics.
x Became conversant with standard practices and procedures as practiced by
experienced healthcare professionals.


ROCKINGHAM REGIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICE
Nashua, New Hampshire

Paramedic 1991 - 1994
x Gained insights and career focus in Emergency Medical Services while working in
busy, metropolitan 911 system.
x Involved in Quality Assurance implementation