David J. Olvera NREMT-P, FP-C, CMTE

David J. Olvera NREMT-P, FP-C, CMTE

3618 S. Bahama St.

Aurora, CO 80013

Cell: (805) 260-9426

Vita

Education

Associates of Science- Aurora Community College. Associates of Science. December 2016 Cum Laude

NREMT-P The University of Arizona, Tucson. Paramedic Certification. May 2007.

Tactical Medic Basic/Advanced- International School of Tactical Medicine, Palm Springs-

April 2005.

68W Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)- U.S. Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX- July 2002

NREMT-B- Allan Hancock Community College, Santa Maria, CA- Dec 2001

Attended

New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM, (College/ Leadership Training) June 2000- July 2001

West Point- United States Military Academy PrepSchool, West Point, NY/ Ft. Monmouth, NJ (College/ Leadership Training) June 1999- May 2000

Attending

The College Network/Excelsior College, (Nursing School)- Feb 2014-Present

Certifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic
Flight Paramedic Certification
Difficult Airway Course- EMS
Difficult Airway Course- Faculty
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Arizona Certification – Paramedic
Colorado Certification – Paramedic with Critical Care Identifier
AHA Healthcare Provider
AHA Healthcare Provider- Instructor, Training Center Faculty
AHA ACLS Provider
AHA ACLS Provider- Instructor, Training Center Faculty
AHA PALS Provider
AHA PALS Provider- Instructor, Training Center Faculty
NRP Provider
PFCCS- Instructor
PHTLS Advanced Provider
PHTLS- Instructor
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, 1900, 0.5 Haz Mat
NAEMSE Instructor course
Certified Medical Transport Executive

Community Involvement

2010- 2013- Volunteer walking dogs at the local animal shelter

1997-2000- Coordinating Council Americas Promise for Youth- South Florida Chapter

1996-1999– Lead Teenage Volunteer Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, FL

Professional Experience:

November 2016- Present: Board Member at Large- International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics

Further education and evidence based practice in the role of the Flight Paramedic.
Work with AAMS to develop best practice
Develop curriculum to advance the practice of critical care paramedicine
Represent and support the association with government affairs

November 2016- Present: Board Member- MedEvac Foundation International

Investing in and supporting research that improves the quality, safety, and effectiveness of Air Medical and Critical Care Ground Transport programs
Developing education and information materials and programs
Fostering public support for the Air Medical and Critical Care Ground Transport Industry’s contributions to saving lives, our health care systems, and our communities
Supporting AAMS’ members and their families through scholarships, grants, and other charitable programs

August 2016- Present: Society for Airway Management Special Projects Committee

Advancing current practice in airway management in all fields, specifically in out of operating room experience
Collaborate with subject matter experts on designing position statements for best practice
Provide updated research in our field to promote improvement in airway management

November 2015- Present: Item writer Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification- Flight Paramedic

Creating content based on evidence based practice for current and future flight paramedic certification examinations

September 2015- Present: Paramedic- Aurora South ER

Full scope of practice of NREMT-P and critical care endorsement per Medical Director
Preformed duties of a Paramedic in a level II and III trauma center

June 2015- Present: Region II Delegate- International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics

Further the goals and objectives of the IAFCCP and form the basis for a communication network that assists the IAFCCP Board of Directors and the IAFCCP Membership in keeping abreast of local and national priorities in the field of Critical Care Transport.
The Regional Delegate will maintain contact with the selected Board Member overseeing their region. Regional Delegates are expected to utilize e-mail to inform the Board Member of current status and activities as well as participate in monthly teleconferences / web meetings.
Regional Delegates will work with the regional AAMS director as needed.
Regional Delegates will work with the IAFCCP Board of Directors to determine if a ‘presence’ of the IAFCCP is needed at State / Local EMS or Medical Conferences / Meetings.
Regional Delegates will serve as a liaison with State EMS / Medical organizations (such as a State EMS Organization) as needed.
The Delegate shall be able to provide articles for the IAFCCP and GLAC news publications, be eligible to serve on Special Interest Groups and Committees assigned by the Board and work with local IAFCCP members to develop Local Chapters should the interest present itself.
Regional Delegates will uphold the code of ethics of all IAFCCP members, maintain a professional demeanor, and act in good faith in representing the IAFCCP and the Profession.

May 2015- Present:Item writer Paramedic – National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician-

Creating content for current and future National Registry Examination

May 2015- Present: Subject Matter Expert Journal Reviewer- Air Medical Journal

Evaluating current research based content for publication for the Air Medical Journal

August 2013- Present: Clinical Education Manager- Air Methods

Responsible for the collaborative development, implementation, and oversight of all initial education for medical flight crewmembers for Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS)
Responsible for collaboration, implementation, and development of recurrent continuing education for medical crew members to achieve and maintain required competencies
Coordinates activities to achieve and maintain accreditation
Participates in the development and implementation of Quality Management programs
Assists in designing and evaluation of presentations and examinations for both new hire employees and recurrent training.
Supervises new hire flight crewmembers during the orientation process in collaboration with the Regional Clinical Education Managers, Regional Clinical Managers, and Clinical Compliance Evaluators.
Maintains administrative roles for Medical Services Learning Management Systems.
Designs and assists with METI training and provides training for Clinical Compliance Evaluators on Human Patient Simulators, skills trainers, and other training equipment.
Maintains daily operational responsibilities of the Corporate Training Center for clinical services
Maintains duties in correlation to the Regional Clinical Compliance Manger.

March 2013- August 2013: Regional Clinical Compliance Manager- Air Methods

Participates in the collaborative development, management, and coordination of new employee orientation.
Reviews and revises divisional, regional, and area specific education plans on an annual basis, utilizing outcome data from TAMMA and the clinical compliance dashboard Ensures communication between Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluators and Regional Clinical Managers regarding new employee progress.
Participates in the collaborative development, management, and coordinator of preceptor training.
Assists the Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluators with the development of program-specific orientation for new employees.
Collaborates with Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluators within the Region, in maintaining mutual resources for education available to all flight crews within the region.
Assists with METI training and provides training for Clinical Compliance Evaluators on Human Patient Simulators, skills trainers, and other training equipment.
Provides input for hiring decisions as needed.
Assists in the identification and revision of all continuing education requirements to maintain compliance with all accrediting, regulating, and credentialing agencies.
Assists Regional Clinical Director in assuring CAMTS compliance for all medical education requirements throughout the region.
Assists with new base start-ups to include hiring, orientation, emsCharts and SiTEL training, and training on billing paperwork and medical necessity forms. Assists RCD in assessing educational requirements (didactic, clinicals, certifications) for established programs acquired by AMC.
Ensures coordination of annual competency training, protocol testing, initial training for new medical equipment and/or procedures.
Oversee coordination of scheduling and recordkeeping for initial and annual recurrent aviation, safety, and survival training for specialty team members.
Reviews certifications and training records on a quarterly basis to ensure continued compliance by medical crew members and coordinates efforts with Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluators and Regional Clinical Managers.
Assists in reviewing the Medical Operations Manual and Patient Care Guidelines.
Assists the Medical Directors and Regional Clinical Managers with Quality Improvement initiatives.
Assists with research activities as requested.
Participates in the planning of curriculum development, and oversight of annual mandatory classes in conjunction with the national training center staff and Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluators.
Contributes to the planning of the regional education budget.
Maintains all requirements and fulfills all essential functions of a flight crewmember as assigned, with the emphasis on being able to fly in the aircraft to observe and evaluate clinical crew member competency.
Is able to travel throughout the region as needed.
Provides professional development through continuing education annually for the Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluators.
Ensures compliance with Air Methods CBS medical standards

January 2012- March 2013: Regional Clinical Compliance Evaluator - Air Methods

Coordinates preceptors and new hire orientation
Assists in the development and provision of annual skills competency training, protocol testing, initial new hire training.
Facilitates and maintains working relationships with Human Patient Simulation, Cadaver, Hospital and Pre-hospital groups outside of Air Methods
Coordinates specific training for each respective county and state
Works closely with Medical Managers, Medical Directors and Regional Staff in developing and revising education training and program guidelines.
AHA Instructor, Training Center Faculty
PHTLS Instructor
Provides METI and HPS training and develops scenarios for employees
Updates pertinent information and skills in collaboration with TAMMA and CAMTS spreadsheets per specific area and program.
Assists in standardizing education across multiple areas
Reviews all certifications and credentials for all crewmembers to maintain validity and compliance
Assists in teaching new hire training with Regional staff
Oversees education for 7 bases including the opening of new bases
Assists with education and help with other regions and areas to include Idaho

October 2008- Present: Difficult Airway Course- Faculty

Educate and train EMS providers in Difficult Airway Management and evidence based medicine
Instructed students in correct airway management from the basic BLS airway to the advanced videoscopic intubations
Lecture and incorporate airway management skills in scenario based training

May 2007– August 2015: Paramedic- University Medical Center

Full scope of practice of NREMT-P per Medical Director
Preformed duties of a Paramedic in a level I trauma center
Assisted Dr. John Sakles with collecting and analyzing data from University Medical Center- Emergency Medical Residency for Advanced Airway Devices.
Instructed residents in correctly completing forms; analyzing data; obtaining prior research information to substantiate the information collected for research; collaborating in writing research findings for publications; writing research grant proposals; writing requests for IRB approval; and presenting data to local and regional forums to include Western Society for Academic Emergency Medicine; Society for Academic Emergency Medicine; Society of Airway Management and future abstracts submitted for other programs.
Helped achieve and maintain required competencies in difficult and initial airway management for new hire staff members for both Emergency Department and Pediatrics.
ACLS and BLS instructor
Mentor and preceptor for new students to include- Residents, EMT-B and P, RN’s and other medical staff

August 2009– August 2012: 68 W Health Care Specialist Arizona Army National Guard

Acting NCOIC for Medical section and team during deployment and return from combat zone
NREMT-P Scope of practice
Expanded scope of practice contingent to Medical Director
Educating other soldiers on skills and assessments
Administering emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
Assisting with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
Interviewing patients and recording their medical histories
Taking patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Preparing blood samples for laboratory analysis
Keeping health records and clinical files up-to-date
Giving shots and medicines to patients
Preparing patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery
Initial stabilizing treatment and triage
Plan and conduct Evacuation from the field of battle and en route life support
Preventive medicine
Field sanitation
Clinical medicine
Supportive Care in the event of delayed transport
Plan and Provide instructions for unit Combat Lifesaver programs
Teaching foreign and domestic soldiers basic health care and trauma stabilization
Overseeing and leading training for the State of California National Guard, 91W sustainment and update training

June 2008– January 2012: Flight ParamedicLife Net Arizona-Air Methods

Full Scope of practice of CEP for Arizona
Assisting RN/MD with patient care
Teaching local area EMS system helicopter operations
Recurrent education to help achieve and maintain competencies for local EMS system to include ACLS, BLS and other courses to assist with continuing education credits for certifications
Conducting research and review of Videoscopic Airway Devices
Assisted in coordinating research and evaluation in the air transport environment for Videoscopic Intubation Devices
Mentoring and initial education of new hire crew members at base
Helped doctors, nurses and ancillary staff on use of advanced airway devices and other courses for local area hospitals
Helped the acting MBS with leadership and overseeing the base when the MBS was out of the area

July 2007- September 2008:Medicare Ambulance- Paramedic

Full Scope of practice of NREMT-P per Southwest Ambulance protocols
Inter-facility transports of critical ALS patients from hospital to hospital or hospital to recovery centers.
911 response to ALS trauma and medical patients

August 2006- May 2007:University Medical Center- Unit Clerk

Preformed duties as a Unit Clerk in Emergency
Assisted staff in activating trauma team and other on call units for critically ill patients
Assisted in establishing new flow system for discharging patients

August 2003 – June 2006: Grizzly Youth Programs- Army Medic

Preformed Sick Call for all youth cadets in program
Dispensed daily medication to cadets with instructions on how to take medication under the direction of a medical director
Helped teach and achieve competencies and accreditation for American Heart Association BLS for all staff members as well as First Aid and other basic medical training
On call 24 hours for any medical emergencies and assisted in transporting ill patients to higher level of care
Educated cadets on basic medical care, hygiene, and basic self care
Worked with local area specialist to provide dental, vision and ob/gyn care for cadets

August 2003- June 2006: 68 W Training and Sustainment Program- Instructor

Helped coordinate Initial and Sustainment training for all Army medics for the state of California
Oversaw educational training and maintained required competencies for all medical personnel
Assisted in coordination and achievement of all medical staff for transition from 91W to 68W to include Tactical Combat Casualty Care, PHTLS Instruction, BLS Instruction, NREMT-B Instruction, Combat Medic Instruction, Basic Pharmacology and furthered education on new grad medics

June 2002- June 2006: Allan Hancock Community College- TAC Officer

Educate students NREMT-B course to assist in passing National Exam

Oversaw physical fitness program in the academy program

Mentored students in hospital and pre hospital clinical work
Assisted students in achieving competencies for initial or recertification accreditation for certifications
Helped teach students with general issues outside of standard curriculum to include stresses of job, loss of a loved one, emotional and physical barriers and other training to survive as an EMT-B

June 2002- June 2006: Marian Medical Center- ER Tech I, II

Full scope of practice of NREMT-B
Helped teach ACLS/BLS courses
Monitor cardiac monitors
Inter-facility transports to satellite campus
Assisted in initial and recurrent training for ER Tech’s, EMT-B and Paramedic students

August 2001– July 2006: 68 W Health Care Specialist California Army National Guard

NREMT-B Scope of practice
Acting medic section leader from 2004-2006
Awards specialist 2004-2006
Organized medic specific training for section in Military Police/ SRT Unit
SRT Medic for SRT Team
Expanded scope of practice contingent to Medical Director
Educating other soldiers on skills and assessments
Administering emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
Assisting with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
Interviewing patients and recording their medical histories
Taking patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Preparing blood samples for laboratory analysis
Keeping health records and clinical files up-to-date
Giving shots and medicines to patients
Preparing patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery
Initial stabilizing treatment and triage
Plan and conduct Evacuation from the field of battle and en route life support
Preventive medicine
Field sanitation
Clinical medicine
Supportive Care in the event of delayed transport
Plan and Provide instructions for unit Combat Lifesaver programs
Teaching foreign and domestic soldiers basic health care and trauma stabilization

July 2001 – December 2001: San Luis Obispo Unified School District-Belleview Santa Fe Charter School- Special Education Instructional Assistant, San Luis Obispo, CA

Oversaw education of special needs children at Belleview-Santa Fe Charter School
Provided instructional remediation
Collaborated with parents, teachers, school personnel, and other professionals to address the specific needs of each student
Provided remediation technique training to schools, tutors, and other professionals
Provided in-services for teachers and/or administrators in how to work with special need children
Determined specific instructional techniques to address student’s learning problems

Collaborated school on current academic and technological interventions to help with special needs children and their disabilities