Jerrett Barnes
Shelbyville
Summary
Dedicated EMS leader with more than two decades of experience in pre-hospital emergency medical services and organizational leadership. Extensive experience managing personnel, overseeing complex operational budgets while maintaining fiscal responsibility and leading teams in fast-paced emergency response systems. My passion is to teach and instruct others as well as be a mentor and a leader. I lead by example, so that others may take what they learn and use it to make a positive outcome in whatever they may do.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Operations
Shelby County Emergency Medical Services
Shelbyville, KY
05.2018 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Led training programs for staff, improving team performance and readiness.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize resource allocation and response times.
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive performance enhancements.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, training, and clear performance objectives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external vendors to negotiate favorable terms for contracts and agreements.
Captain/Education Coordinator/AHA TCC
Shelby County Emergency Medical Services
Shelbyville, KY 40065
07.2013 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented training programs for emergency medical personnel.
- Coordinated continuing education sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for training events, ensuring resource availability.
- Led workshops focused on best practices in emergency medical services education.
- Mentored junior staff in instructional design and curriculum development techniques.
- Improved student engagement by developing and implementing innovative educational programs and activities.
Paramedic
University of Kentucky Emergency & Trauma Services
Lexington, KY
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care to critically ill patients.
- Interfacility patient transport and communication with healthcare facilities during emergencies.
- Managed triage processes to prioritize patient treatment based on severity of conditions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Paramedicine
Shelby County EMS Paramedic Program
Shelbyville, KYGeneral Studies
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KYSkills
- Safety management
- Budget administration
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Capital asset management
- Logistics management
- Leadership and people development
- Organizational skills
- Planning and coordination
- Self motivation
Certification
Nationally Registered Paramedic
KY State Licensed Paramedic
Level 3 Instructor (KY)
BLS CPR Instructor
ACLS Instructor
PALS Instructor
Stop the Bleed Instructor
PAHT Instructor
CEVO Drivers Training Instructor
NIMS-100,200,300,400,700,800
Timeline
Chief of Operations
Shelby County Emergency Medical Services
05.2018 - Current
Captain/Education Coordinator/AHA TCC
Shelby County Emergency Medical Services
07.2013 - 03.2018
Paramedic
University of Kentucky Emergency & Trauma Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
Paramedicine
Shelby County EMS Paramedic Program
General Studies
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Honors/Awards
E3CPR Award Recipient
Chief's Award, Shelby County EMS
Letter of Commendation (5), Shelby County EMS
EMT of the Year, Shelby County EMS
Paramedic of the Year, Shelby County EMS
Merit Award, Shelby County EMS
KAEMT, EMS Olympics Regional, BLS Individual 1st Place Winner