Christopher Hoover
Fredericktown
Summary
Experienced Paramedic and Field Training Officer skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment. Proven track record in training EMTs and paramedics, enhancing team collaboration and critical thinking in high-pressure environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic and Field Training Officer
St. Francois County Ambulance Distrtict
Farmington
08.1998 - 04.2025
- Delivered patient care as a field paramedic in advanced life support settings.
- Educated ambulance district personnel on essential emergency care practices.
- Collaborated with EMT and paramedic students during clinical rotations to teach critical skills and techniques for effective patient care.
- Trained EMTs and paramedics on basic, and advanced life support techniques and emergency response protocols.
- Mentored students in applying emergency response protocols and techniques to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided leadership support as a temporary supervisor during critical staffing periods
EMT and Parmedic adjunct instructor
Mineral Area College EMS Program
Park Hills
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Trained students in EMT and paramedic classes with hands-on skills and techniques to enhance their knowledge in the field of EMS.
EMT and Paramedic
Madison Medical Center EMS
Fredericktown
08.1993 - 08.1998
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital and emergency department settings.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment to support timely and effective emergency responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient transport and enhance care continuity.
Education
Paramedic -
Cape Girardeau Vocational School
Cape Girardeau, MO08-1994
EMT -
Madison Medical Center
Fredericktown, MO07-1993
High School Diploma -
Fredericktown High School
Fredericktown, MO05-1990
Skills
- Advanced and basic life support
- Emergency response protocols
- Patient assessment
- Triage skills
- Medical equipment operation
- Field training methodologies
- Scene management
- Quality improvement
- Continuing education
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Computer literacy
- Photography and videography
- Graphic design
Timeline
EMT and Parmedic adjunct instructor
Mineral Area College EMS Program
01.2010 - 01.2018
Paramedic and Field Training Officer
St. Francois County Ambulance Distrtict
08.1998 - 04.2025
EMT and Paramedic
Madison Medical Center EMS
08.1993 - 08.1998
Paramedic -
Cape Girardeau Vocational School
EMT -
Madison Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Fredericktown High School