Heather Reeder, MS, LP

Firefighter/Paramedic

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Harker Heights, Texas, United States

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About me
Innovator, Educator, People-centered
Education
- Creighton University
  2018 - 2020
  Master of Science - MS Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  Program consists of Management and Leadership classes with an emphasis on EMS education.
- Creighton University
  2022 - 2025
  Doctor of Education - EdD Interdisciplinary Leadership
- Creighton University
  2022 -
  Doctor of Education - EdD Interdisciplinary Leadership
- UT Health San Antonio
  2016 - 2017
  Bachelor of Science - BS Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3.98
  Activities and Societies: Summa cum laude Emphasis on emergency health science. Classes include critical care paramedic, pathophysiology, two research terms focused on PTSD and mental health issues in first responders, human resource planning and leadership development, as well as adult education.
Experience
- Copperas Cove Fire Department
  Apr 2007 - Jun 2014
  Firefighter/Paramedic
  Perform structural and wildland firefighting duties while maintaining certifications and striving for further education. Perform ALS care to patients under advanced protocols. Develop and teach continuing education classes focused on both firefighting and emergency medical services for employees at the department.
- Bell County EMS Training
  Aug 2013 - Nov 2020
  EMS Instructor/Advanced Coordinator
- Freedom Urgent Care
  Dec 2014 - Feb 2017
  Paramedic
  Triage and assess all patients under the direction of a Physician Assistant. Perform lab draws, drug tests and begin interventional patient care when required. Work with insurance companies for service verification and coverage. Maintain excellent customer service and patient care throughout the patients' experience at the facility.
- Coryell Health
  Jun 2015 - May 2020
  Provide ALS care to all patients under advanced practice protocols. Train employees on current and changing protocols. Work with supervisory staff to maintain and update our Field Training Program. Instruct CPR classes throughout the community with both citizens and other first responding agencies. Maintain excellent relationships with other agencies, medical staff at nursing homes, emergency rooms and clinics while building rapport with each patient and providing excellent customer service.
  - Clinical Practice Supervisor/Educator
    Oct 2018 - May 2020
  - Advance EMS Coordinator
    May 2018 - May 2020
  - Clinical Practice Supervisor
    Apr 2018 - May 2020
  - Paramedic/FTO
    Jun 2015 - May 2020
- Allegiance Mobile Health
  May 2020 - Sept 2021
  QA/QI Specialist
- Central Texas College
  Nov 2020 - Jan 2023
  EMS Instructor
- Everprep
  Oct 2021 - now
  Educational Consultant
- EMS CE Solutions
  Mar 2022 - now
  Educator
- TMF Health Quality Institute
  Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
  Education Specialist
- Temple College
  Jan 2023 - now
  Faculty
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced EMS Education Coordinator
  Texas Department of State Health Services
  May 2018
- Licensed Paramedic
  Texas Department of State Health Services
  Dec 2008