Nancymedic

Female

Cave City, AR

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Private EMS
Job Function: EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Arkansas Emergency Transport, Horseshoe Bend, AR
Years With Department/Agency: 2
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: I have worked for Vital Link EMS in Batesville, Ar and Spring River Paramedic Ambulance Service and now work for Arkansas Emergency Transport in Horseshoe Bend, AR.
My Training:: Nremtp, Phtls, CPR instructor,Field Training Officer, QA/QI supervisor, PEEP,
About Me:: My EMS career started 15 years ago as a firefighter/first responder, have always liked medical situations and thought I wanted to be a nurse, I worked in a hospital in Batesville as an ER Tech and then an EKG specialist, while in the er I got my EMT and then went on to get my medic. It's the best job that I have ever had. I am married and have 2 children one of which is a firefifighter paramedic in Springdale, AR and my husband is now a EMT also.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Worked for volunteer fire department for 10 years, also first responder, decided I wanted to do more, took my Emt and now I am a nationally registered paramedic, and employed with Arkansas Emergency Transport in Horseshoe Bend, AR..
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping Others
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Pay is the top issue facing the EMS in Arkansas at this time,