Breanne Webb
Chesterfield
Summary
Dynamic EMS Communications Coordinator with HCA/Air Care Eagle Chippenham Hospital, skilled in critical thinking and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing emergency response protocols and facilitating seamless patient transitions. Adept at managing multi-agency communications, ensuring timely data delivery, and fostering collaboration among first responders and healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Communications Coordinator
HCA/Air Care Eagle Chippenham Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Manage incoming EMS communications by air and ground Communication of critical medical reports to leadership and staff for incoming patients
- Register EMS arrivals, and pre-alert patients who meet trauma, STEMI, stroke, or burn criteria
- Collaborate with external clients to update policies and procedures, and procure the necessary data to ensure a smooth transition from the field to the hospital for patients
- Utilization of my knowledge of FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework, and the National Disaster Recovery Framework to ensure the proper implementation of MCI procedures as the secondary patient distribution center for the region during an MCI event
Situational Awareness Unit Analyst
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Analyze emergency notifications, data, and calls related to terrorism, hazardous materials incidents, medical evacuations, and both natural and man-made disasters
- Evaluate the credibility, urgency, and potential impact of the incoming data to prioritize response efforts
- Develop and maintain situational awareness reports based on incoming data from a variety of sources, such as the Virginia Fusion Center, critical infrastructure operators, local and national media, and social media
- Continuously monitor multiple platforms to ensure that real-time information is being collected and disseminated
- Work closely with local, state, and federal agencies, including first responders, public safety personnel, and emergency management teams, to share vital information and provide updates on ongoing incidents
- Establish communication channels with critical infrastructure facilities and local warning systems to gather real-time alerts
- Develop and distribute situational awareness reports to key stakeholders across the state, including law enforcement, emergency responders, public health agencies, and local government officials
- Ensure the timely delivery of critical event data to all necessary parties to facilitate coordinated emergency responses
- Monitor media channels (both traditional and social media) for emerging situations and events that require immediate attention or public notification
- Support public information efforts by ensuring accurate and timely information is shared with the public, when appropriate
- Maintain accurate records of emergency notifications, ongoing incidents, and response efforts for future analysis and reporting
- Provide after-action reports and recommendations for improving the response to similar incidents in the future
- Assist in the development and implementation of preparedness programs and training exercises for emergency responders
- Ensure that response plans are up-to-date and reflective of current risks and threats
Communications Specialist
VCU LifeComm/LifeEvac
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Manage incoming EMS communications, both by air and ground, and relay pertinent medical reports to our leadership and staff for incoming patients
- Pre-register EMS arrivals and pre-alert for patients who meet trauma, STEMI, stroke, or burn criteria
- Data entry for scene and interfacility transport requests by air
- Monitoring air traffic and weather during flights
- Communication of relevant safety information to air crews
- Engage in radio communications with aircraft
- Communication with external clients such as hospitals, 9-1-1 call centers, and security personnel to facilitate seamless patient transitions
- Utilization of my knowledge of FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework, and the National Disaster Recovery Framework to conduct cross-checks, updates, and revisions on policies related to mass casualty incidents, hazmat, all-hazards plans, and other emergency plans
- Collaboration with VCU's Emergency Management team and critical infrastructure owners/operators to ensure data coherence
- Planning and executing MCI and Hazmat drills for the hospital as the LifeComm Liaison
- Support for the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of exercises, as well as serving as the primary distribution center for the region during mass casualty events
EMS Communications Coordinator
HCA/Air Care Eagle Chippenham Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Manage incoming EMS communications by air and ground
- Communication of critical medical reports to leadership and staff for incoming patients
- Register EMS arrivals, and pre-alert patients who meet trauma, STEMI, stroke, or burn criteria
- Collaborate with external clients to update policies and procedures, and procure the necessary data to ensure a smooth transition from the field to the hospital for patients
- Utilization of my knowledge of FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework, and the National Disaster Recovery Framework to ensure the proper implementation of MCI procedures as the secondary patient distribution center for the region during an MCI event
EMT
Maxim Staffing
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Fulfillment of periodic medical contracts as needed for various agencies as an EMT
EMT, Interim Captain
Southside Virginia Emergency Crew
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Management of logistics such as staffing and coverage, daily housekeeping, ambulance maintenance, and daily logs
- Responded to 9-1-1 calls, ensuring proper treatment and documentation of patients
EMT
American Medical Response/GMR
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Perform inter-facility transfers along with hospital to home transfers, providing patient care as needed
Emergency Room Technician
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center ED
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Phlebotomy, Glucose checks, and administering CPR when necessary
- Airway maintenance, assessment of vitals, and care of daily and patient housekeeping and hygiene
- Facilitate the intake of EMS reports and communication of patient information to leadership to properly triage and alert for STEMIs or strokes
- Training of newly hired staff
EMT
United States Navy
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Discharged due to an injury
Education
Bachelors - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2024
Associates of Applied Science - Paramedic
John Tyler Community College/Southside Virginia Community College
12-2022
Skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Critical thinking
- Workflow analysis
- Strategic planning
- Process and policy enhancement
- Research and analysis
- Strong organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Project management
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Situation analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Ethical
- Knowledge of emergency management processes
- Patient care
- Community engagement
- Website management
- Event management
- Marketing communications
- Event coordination
- Social media management
- Brand promotion
- Staff training
- Problem-solving
- Administrative procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Self motivation
Certification
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
- Virginia State Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support Prehospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Basic Life Support Prehospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor
- Med-Trans FAA Part 135
- FEMA IS/ICS Certificates: 00005.a / 00029.a /100.b / 102.c /120.c / 200.b / 230.e / 235.c / 240.c / 241.c / 242.c / 244.b / 247.c / 251.b / 253.a / 288.a / 403 / 600 / 632.a/ 660 / 700.a / 800.b / 1300.a / 2000 / 2200 / 2500 / 2600 / 2700 / 2900.a / 2901
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMS Communications Coordinator
HCA/Air Care Eagle Chippenham Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Situational Awareness Unit Analyst
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
08.2024 - 02.2025
Communications Specialist
VCU LifeComm/LifeEvac
12.2023 - 09.2024
EMS Communications Coordinator
HCA/Air Care Eagle Chippenham Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
EMT
Maxim Staffing
03.2022 - 02.2023
EMT, Interim Captain
Southside Virginia Emergency Crew
08.2021 - 07.2022
EMT
American Medical Response/GMR
06.2021 - 03.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center ED
09.2019 - 07.2021
EMT
United States Navy
06.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelors - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associates of Applied Science - Paramedic
John Tyler Community College/Southside Virginia Community College
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