Timothy Smith
Downsville
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse and Paramedic with extensive experience in high-pressure environments, including a Level 1 trauma center ER. Proven ability to function effectively as a flight paramedic and advanced provider on an ambulance and rotor wing aircraft, delivering critical care in emergency situations. Skilled in educating and assisting healthcare professionals through various certification programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Committed to providing exceptional patient care while adapting swiftly to the evolving demands of the healthcare landscape.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Acadian AirMed
Monroe, LA
12.2025 - Current
- Provide emergency care to acutely injured trauma patients and medical patients in the flight setting. Strong understanding of aviation and how to be a team member of a flight crew to promote safety for crew and patient. Coordinated with other emergency personnel to enhance safety of patients and team members. Performed emergency diagnostic procedures, identified ailments and administered appropriate treatments. Operated medical equipment while performing advanced life support procedures. Observed condition of patients, documented all findings and reported to physicians and medical staff upon arrival. Critical care training to provide appropriate care to patients. Able to perform ultrasound for diagnostic reasons, RSI/DSI, surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, chest tubes, arterial lines, and ventilator management. Conducted training sessions on emergency response procedures, improving team readiness and patient safety protocols. Assited in teaching ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Landing zone classes. Conducted lectures to LSU Health Emergency Medicine Residents about EMS operations and assisted in a wildnerness emergency medicine training event.
Flight Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Pafford Air One
Ruston, LA
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Same responsibilities and duties as listed under Acadian AirMed.
ER Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Provide emergency care to emergent and non-emergent patients. Work with multiple doctors and other staff including x-ray, respiratory therapist, ER techs, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to be able to provide proper and adequate care to patients. Able to place midlines/PICC lines utilizing ultrasound. Capable of performing role of waiting room triage nurse. One of 4 active night shift nurses capable of being charge nurse at a level 1 trauma center. Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices. Evaluated nursing competencies through direct observation and performance assessments.
ER Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Same responsibilities and duties as listed under Ochsner LSU.
Advanced EMT/EMT-Basic
Pafford EMS
Ruston, LA
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Administered advanced life support techniques during emergency medical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
12-2019
Skills
- Strong interprofessional communication
- Advanced patient assessment skills
- Skilled in stabilizing patients
- Great judgment and decision-making skills
- Critical thinking
- Proficiency in pharmacological intervention
- Team collaboration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse with multistate license
- NREMT Paramedic
- LA, AR, and MS state Paramedic licenses
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- CFRN
- TNCC
- ENPC
- PHTLS
- NRP
- CPI
- TCAR
Timeline
Flight Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Acadian AirMed
12.2025 - Current
Flight Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Pafford Air One
08.2022 - 12.2024
ER Registered Nurse
Ochsner LSU Medical Center
04.2022 - 12.2024
ER Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2022
Advanced EMT/EMT-Basic
Pafford EMS
08.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe