Brad Waldrip
Nesbit
Summary
With a proven track record at Air Evac Lifeteam, I excel in emergency medicine and leadership, ensuring patient safety through effective airway management and team coordination. Skilled in helicopter operations and pediatric care, I've elevated patient outcomes, completing 100 hours of Critical Care education biennially to stay at the forefront of air medical treatment.
Successful Flight Paramedic with 2 years of experience and 10+ years as a Paramedic caring for patients with acute health emergencies while being transported by air. Highly proficient in providing efficient patient assessments and advanced life-saving techniques to contribute to ideal health outcomes. Expert communicator providing effective teamwork with colleagues, hospital staff and EMS representatives.
Qualified Critical Care Paramedic brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care.
Well-trained Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
07.2024 - Current
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Completed 100 Hours of Critical Care continuing education courses each 2 Years to maintain relevant knowledge.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Olive Branch Fire Department
12.2013 - 07.2024
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Firefighter/Paramedic
West Memphis Fire Department
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Marion Fire Department
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Master of Science - Disaster Preparedness
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Managment
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2019
Skills
- Transfusions
- Cardiopulmonary bypass
- Helicopter operations
- Air medical treatment
- Pediatric care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Infusion pumps
- Airway management
- Patient ventilation
- Mechanical ventilators
- Emergency medicine
- Ventilator management
Certification
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- American Heart Association Instructor (BLS< ACLS, PALS)
- NREMT Instructor
- EMS Instructor
- NAMET Instructor
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
07.2024 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Olive Branch Fire Department
12.2013 - 07.2024
Firefighter/Paramedic
West Memphis Fire Department
06.2011 - 12.2013
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Marion Fire Department
06.2009 - 06.2011
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- American Heart Association Instructor (BLS< ACLS, PALS)
- NREMT Instructor
- EMS Instructor
- NAMET Instructor
Master of Science - Disaster Preparedness
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Managment
Arkansas State University
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