Mitch Layton
Saint Peters
Summary
Dedicated Flight Paramedic with extensive experience in critical care and advanced life support at Air Evac Lifeteam. Expertise in airway management, patient assessment, and emergency response protocols. Proven track record in training and mentoring staff while maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Committed to ongoing education and professional development to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
05.2014 - Current
- Delivered advanced life support during air transport to critically ill patients.
- Ensured seamless patient transitions through effective multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Performed assessments to adapt treatment plans based on patient conditions.
- Trained paramedics and nurses on safety protocols for air medical transport.
- Oversaw onboarding and training compliance for new hires at AEL base 23.
- Conducted outreach to local EMS and hospitals for training events.
Paramedic
St. Charles County Ambulance District
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Executed advanced life support measures during patient transfers to ensure optimal care.
- Managed critical care, ALS, and BLS transports across St. Charles County, enhancing response effectiveness.
- Collaborated with medical teams to assess patient needs prior to transport, improving treatment continuity.
- Documented patient conditions meticulously during transfers to maintain accurate medical records and compliance.
- Trained and mentored new staff on advanced life support techniques, fostering skill development in the team.
Paramedic
Meramec Ambulance District
04.2010 - 10.2021
- Paramedic on ALS ambulance servicing residents within the district. District included areas of Franklin County, Jefferson County, and St. Louis County.
- Responded to medical and traumatic 911 emergencies throughout the district and rendering care.
- Maintaining licenses and continuing education throughout employment.
- Attended different events within the district and for 2665 Union.
Paramedic
Pike County Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Enhanced emergency response by delivering care to Pike County residents.
- Managed medical and traumatic 911 calls, providing critical patient care.
- Trained and mentored new paramedics and EMTs, fostering professional development.
- Triaged patients and administered care in Pike County Memorial ER effectively.
Education
Paramedic - Paramedicine
IHM Health Studies
St. Louis, MOEMT - EMT
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MOAssociate of Arts - General Studies
St. Charles Community College
St. Charles, MOHigh School Diploma -
Francis Howell North
St. Charles, MOSkills
- Patient care
- Hemorrhage control
- Airway management
- Safety procedures
- Training/teaching new employees as well as hospitals and EMS
- Ventilator management
- Different medical devices including IV pumps, Impella Device, Balloon Pump, blood administration warming devices
- Helicopter knowledge and safety
- Teamwork and critical thinking under pressure
Accomplishments
- Oversaw education and training of all medical employees at former base as Base Clinical Lead.
- Multiple Life Saver Awards
Certification
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NREMT Paramedic
- Paramedic licenses in Missouri and Illinois
- NRP certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paramedic
St. Charles County Ambulance District
04.2021 - 03.2022
Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
05.2014 - Current
Paramedic
Meramec Ambulance District
04.2010 - 10.2021
Paramedic
Pike County Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
Paramedic - Paramedicine
IHM Health Studies
EMT - EMT
Saint Louis Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell North