Calen Murphey
Senatobia,MS
Summary
Competent Flight Nurse with 19 years of high-quality critical care, emergency and EMS related practice as an EMT, Paramedic and Registered Nurse. Supports mission and goals of air medical services operation to promote safety as highest priority throughout transport continuum. Current Base Medical Manager for Hospital Wing 7 in Oxford, MS.
Results-driven program management professional prepared to lead complex initiatives and drive impactful outcomes. Proven ability to foster team collaboration, adapt to changing needs, and consistently achieve goals. Expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Respected for reliability, strong leadership, and solution-oriented mindset.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Director
Hospital Wing
04.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and effective communication.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, informing future strategy adjustments.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform competitive strategy development and drive sustainable growth.
- .Developed performance metrics that aligned with company goals, allowing for consistent evaluation of progress towards strategic objectives.
- Presented regular updates on program progress to senior leadership, demonstrating value-add and supporting informed decision making.
- Coordinated with external partners to align on shared objectives and drive collaborative success in joint initiatives.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
- .Identified areas of synergy between programs, enabling more efficient resource utilization and improved outcomes.
- Optimized program operations through continuous improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Managed complex initiatives, navigating challenges to achieve successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.
- Developed comprehensive program budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Championed best practices within the organization to improve overall operational excellence across all programs.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies, proactively addressing potential issues to ensure smooth program execution.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
Base Medical Manager
Hospital Wing
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Flight Nurse/Flight Paramedic
Hospital Wing
06.2018 - 04.2024
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Flight Nurse/Flight Paramedic
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Emergency Room Nurse FT/PRN
TRI-LAKES MEDICAL CENTER/Merit Batesville/PMC
03.2013 - 06.2018
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Flight Nurse/Flight Paramedic
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Trauma Registered Nurse
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Emergency Room Nurse, Case Manager
TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSPITAL
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Functioned as primary RN in 5-bed ER.
- Responsible for triage, care of patients, and coordination of discharge, admission, or transfer of patients.
- Functioned as Case Manager for Swing Bed patients on 18-bed unit.
- Functioned as Wound Care Nurse, implementing wound care recommendations as needed.
Regional Wound Care Specialist
CARE HOME HEALTH
07.2008 - 03.2012
- Assessed status of wounds, making recommendations to patients’ primary doctors and consulting other disciplines, as deemed necessary, according to National Standard of Care.
- Educated staff on current standards of care.
Paramedic
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2006 - 05.2008
- Paramedic on Advanced Life Support 911 Ambulance Service and in 15-bed Oxford ER; Monitored 50-60 telemetry patients for rhythm change.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Paramedic
EMERGY-STAT AMBULANCE SERVICE
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Paramedic
HERNANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT
08.2004 - 02.2006
- EMT-Paramedic on Advanced Life Support 911 Ambulance Service.
- Assisted Fire Department as needed.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Grenada, MS05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Senatobia, MS05.2005
Skills
- Influencing and persuasion
- Organizational leadership
- Customer service experience
- Classroom management
- Effective leader
- Relationship building
- Strategic leadership
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment and hiring
- Training and development
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Administration
- Compliance management
- Data analysis
- Staff development
- Operations oversight
- Program leadership
- Business management
- Performance evaluation
- Policy implementation
- Budget management
Certification
Mississippi/Compact State Registered Nursing License, National Paramedic Certification; MS, AR and TN Paramedic Certification; Certified Flight Registered Nurse CFRN through BCEN. Also certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, PHTLS, PHNRP, NRP.
Timeline
Senior Program Director
Hospital Wing
04.2024 - Current
Base Medical Manager
Hospital Wing
10.2021 - 04.2024
Flight Nurse/Flight Paramedic
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM
05.2020 - 09.2020
Flight Nurse/Flight Paramedic
Hospital Wing
06.2018 - 04.2024
Flight Nurse/Flight Paramedic
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM
03.2015 - 04.2017
Trauma Registered Nurse
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH
11.2014 - 03.2015
Emergency Room Nurse FT/PRN
TRI-LAKES MEDICAL CENTER/Merit Batesville/PMC
03.2013 - 06.2018
Emergency Room Nurse, Case Manager
TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSPITAL
03.2012 - 03.2013
Regional Wound Care Specialist
CARE HOME HEALTH
07.2008 - 03.2012
Paramedic
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2006 - 05.2008
Paramedic
EMERGY-STAT AMBULANCE SERVICE
08.2005 - 08.2007
Paramedic
HERNANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT
08.2004 - 02.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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