LINDA BENNETT
St. Charles
Summary
Experienced paramedic/firefighter and EMS educator with more than 20 years of experience providing advanced life support,emergency medical care, patient. Community Paramedic with a strong interest in expanding prehospital care through proactive, patient centered community paramedic. Experienced in patient assessment, education,EMS instruction, clinical trial support, and collaboration with healthcare and emergency service professionals. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care, education, prevention, and correction to appropriate healthcare and community resources. Recognized for professionalism, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Arch Clinical Trials
05.2024 - Current
- Provide medical support for clinical trial participants while ensuring patient safety and adherence to study protocols.
- Perform vital signs monitoring, ECGs, blood draws, and study-specific clinical procedures.
- Recognize, respond to, and document adverse events in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintain accurate Clinical documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
Paramedic
Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District
08.2024 - Current
- Provide advanced life support (ALS) in 911 EMS System.
- Assess, treat, and stabilize patients experiencing medical and traumatic emergencies.
- Complete accurate electronic patient care reports using ESO-Software.
Paramedic
Worldwide Technology
06.2026 - Current
- Provide advanced life support (ALS) and emergency medical care for NASCAR,INDYCAR,NHRA, concerts, and special-event operations.
- Assess and treat, patients in high-volume environments.
- Collaborate with emergency response personnel and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Firefighter / Paramedic
CITY OF BERKELEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2007 - 01.2013
- Responded to fire suppression, rescue,hazardous material, and emergency medical incidents.
- Delivered Advance Life Support in a municipal 911 emergency system..
- Participated in department training, and community education events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crisis and Disaster Management
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO08.2026
Community Paramedic Program - undefined
St. Charles County Ambulance District
St. Charles, MO05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05.2021
Firefighter I & II Certification - undefined
St. Louis County Fire Academy
St. Louis, MO11.2002
Paramedic Certification - undefined
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO12.2000
Skills
- Community Paramedic
- Critical Care
- EMS Education & Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Dependability
- Public Health
- Composure Under Pressure
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- Missouri and Illinois Paramedic Licensure
- Community Paramedic (CP)
- IA MED Critical Care Paramedic Program
- ACLS/PALS/PHTLS
- Missouri State Firefighter I & II
- Hazmat Operations & Awareness
- National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor I
- AHA BLS Instructor/ACLS Instructor
- Missouri State Fire I Instructor
- FEMA-ICS/NIMS-IS-029a, IS-100, IS-200, IS-247c, IS-321, IS-325, IS-393b, IS-700, IS-800b, IS-800d, IS-922a, IS-2700
- FAA Commerical Pilots Certificate( Fixed-Wing)
Timeline
Paramedic
Worldwide Technology
06.2026 - Current
Paramedic
Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District
08.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Arch Clinical Trials
05.2024 - Current
Firefighter / Paramedic
CITY OF BERKELEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2007 - 01.2013
Paramedic Certification - undefined
St. Louis Community College
Firefighter I & II Certification - undefined
St. Louis County Fire Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
St. Louis Community College
Community Paramedic Program - undefined
St. Charles County Ambulance District
Bachelor of Science - Crisis and Disaster Management
University of Central Missouri
EMS Education & Leadership
Adjunct EMS Instructor
St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Charles, MO | August 2022 – Current
- Teach and guide students through hands-on psychomotor skills, laboratory activities, and EMS education.
- Prepare and mentor students for successful completion of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination.
- Assist with instruction of additional EMS-related courses as needed.
Psychomotor Evaluator
National Institute For Emergency Medical Training (NIEMT), St. Louis, MO | December 2017 – Current
- Administer psychomotor evaluations in accordance with National Registry standards.
- Ensure the integrity, reliability, security, and confidentiality of psychomotor examinations.
Primary EMT Instructor
St. Louis Community College – South County, St. Louis, MO | December 2005 – Current
- Teach EMT courses covering didactic content, psychomotor skills, and hands-on laboratory training.
- Prepare students for successful completion of the NREMT examination and entry into the EMS profession.
- Evaluate student competency and provide mentoring.
Additional Experience
Crisis and Disaster Management -Intern
St. Louis First Responder Canteen, St. Louis. Mo | September 2025-2025
- Completed a 300-hour internship supporting first responders during disasters and extended emergency incidents.
- Assisted with responder rehabilitation, hydration, nutrition, and logistical support during prolonged operations.
- Coordinated with emergency response partners and supported whole-community disaster response efforts.