Etim Hedman
RN, BSN, CCRN
Antioch,CA
Summary
Versatile critical care nurse and licensed paramedic with over a decade of high-acuity experience spanning intensive care, emergency departments, and prehospital environments. Skilled in ventilator management, invasive monitoring, CRRT, trauma resuscitation, and advanced pharmacology across adult and pediatric populations. Recognized for leadership in charge roles, clinical preceptorship, and disaster response coordination. Contributed to EMS-based research and innovation through participation in countywide prehospital buprenorphine trial. Brings a unique dual-scope perspective, grounded in team-based care and independent critical decision-making, and well-prepared to deliver safe, evidence-based anesthesia as a future CRNA.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2046
2046
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff RN II – MICU
Alameda Health System
Oakland, Oregon
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care to high-acuity patients with multi-organ dysfunction, respiratory failure, ARDS, sepsis, liver/kidney failure, and severe metabolic derangements in a 9-bed ICU. Patient presentations often include cardiogenic, septic, and neurogenic shock.
- Manage mechanical ventilation and advanced weaning strategies; interpret ABGs and collaborate with respiratory therapy and pulmonology to optimize oxygenation and ventilation. Proficient in emergency airway management and rapid sequence intubation.
- Perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including CVP, MAP, and arterial lines; manage targeted temperature management and guide therapy based on dynamic assessments and evolving shock states.
- Initiate, titrate, and wean intravenous medications including inotropes, vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, neuromuscular blockers, antiarrhythmics, vasodilators, insulin, and anticoagulants based on patient condition, hemodynamic monitoring, and clinical judgment.
- Set up, troubleshoot, and monitor patients receiving CRRT in collaboration with nephrology.
- Place post-pyloric feeding tubes with Cortrak guidance to support early enteral nutrition.
- Actively participate in code blue and rapid response teams; ACLS/PALS certified. Serve as primary patient advocate, intervene during acute decompensation, and support emergent bedside procedures including intubation, chest tube placement, central/arterial line insertion, bronchoscopy, and endoscopy.
- Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, RNs, RTs, and consultants to manage dynamic care plans in emergent and complex medical situations.
- Exercise autonomy and advanced critical-thinking to assess patient deterioration, intervene rapidly, and advocate for life-sustaining interventions.
Paramedic
Falck Ambulance
Hayward, California
07.2019 - Current
- Independently performed advanced airway management in prehospital environments, including endotracheal intubation and supraglottic airway placement during trauma and medical emergencies.
- Executed needle decompression for tension pneumothorax and obtained vascular access via intraosseous and external jugular routes in critical field conditions.
- Acquired and interpreted 12-lead ECGs; initiated transcutaneous pacing, synchronized cardioversion, and defibrillation in patients with life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Administered a wide range of emergency medications autonomously, including fentanyl, ketamine, midazolam, vasopressors, and tranexamic acid, with dosing guided by evolving clinical presentation and field protocols.
- Provided frontline care for a broad spectrum of critical illnesses including sepsis, metabolic disorders, respiratory failure, overdoses, cardiovascular emergencies, stroke presentations, obstetric complications, multi-system trauma, and mass casualty incidents.
- Served as on-scene clinical leader in high-pressure scenarios requiring rapid decision-making, interagency coordination, and dynamic triage to optimize patient outcomes in resource-limited settings.
Lead Emergency Room Technician
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
Oakland, CA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with vital sign monitoring, wound dressing, and administering basic life support techniques during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with nursing and medical staff to facilitate efficient patient flow, ensuring timely assessment and treatment in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated supply management and disaster readiness during high-volume ED events
- Assisted in trauma activations and emergency procedures alongside interdisciplinary teams
- Oriented and trained new technicians to ensure safe, consistent clinical care.
Paramedic
Paramedics Plus
San Leandro, California
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Responded to emergency calls, providing advanced life support techniques to critically ill or injured patients in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with emergency medical technicians and hospital staff to ensure seamless patient transitions and comprehensive care continuity.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient care activities, ensuring accuracy for legal compliance and facilitating effective communication with healthcare providers.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, utilizing vital signs monitoring equipment to inform treatment decisions and enhance patient outcomes.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Berkeley Fire Department
Berkeley, California
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Responded to emergency calls, executed fire suppression tactics, and ensured safety of civilians and team members during hazardous situations.
- Delivered ALS-level emergency care in a municipal fire-rescue capacity
- Performed search-and-rescue operations in residential and commercial structures, employing specialized tools to locate victims while minimizing risk to personnel.
- Actively involved in tactical operations, triage, and mass casualty response
- Collaborated with local agencies in fire prevention initiatives, including community education programs to increase awareness of fire safety practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment and apparatus to maintain operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Lead Emergency Room Technician
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
, CA
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with vital sign monitoring, wound dressing, and administering basic life support techniques during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with nursing and medical staff to facilitate efficient patient flow, ensuring timely assessment and treatment in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated supply management and disaster readiness during high-volume ED events
- Assisted in trauma activations and emergency procedures alongside interdisciplinary teams
- Oriented and trained new technicians to ensure safe, consistent clinical care.
Critical Care Support Technician (CCST)
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
Oakland, CA
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with vital sign monitoring, wound dressing, and administering basic life support techniques in pediatric critical care settings.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and medical staff to facilitate efficient patient flow, ensuring timely assessment and treatment in a critical care environment.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Westmed Ambulance
Hayward, California
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical pre-hospital care and ensuring patient safety during transport.
- Monitored vital signs and performed life-saving interventions, including CPR and defibrillation, to stabilize patients in urgent situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
Chico, Ca08-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, Ca 05.2001 - 01.2023
Skills
- Airway & Ventilation Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- CRRT & Renal Support
- Enteral Nutrition Support
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Trauma & Shock Resuscitation
- Pediatric & Adult Code Management
- Team Leadership & Emergency Preparedness
- Prehospital & Paramedic Competencies (Independent Interventions):
- Endotracheal intubation & supraglottic airway placement
- Needle decompression for tension pneumothorax
- Intraosseous & external jugular vascular access
- 12-lead ECG acquisition & interpretation
- Field pharmacology: fentanyl, ketamine, midazolam, vasopressors, etc
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN), California, Active, 2023-Present
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 2024
- Public Health Nurse (PHN), California, 2024
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- California Paramedic License, Active since 2013
- AMLS, PHTLS, National Association of EMTs
- Tactical EMT, 2017
- EMT-B Certification, 2008, Retired certification but relevant to EMS background
Professional Enrichment and Leadership
- Relief Charge Nurse – ICU, Alameda Health System
- Nurse Preceptor – Guided onboarding and skill development of ICU RNs and students
- Paramedic Preceptor – Falck Ambulance
- Unit-Based Council Member – ICU Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Lead ER Technician – Managed new hire orientation/training and disaster preparedness program
- Lead Tutor – Moving Forward Education, supporting underserved youth education
Anesthesia Exposure
Medical University of South Carolina – Charleston, SC
Observation Hours: 20 | Surgical & Regional Anesthesia
- Observed CRNA-led anesthetic management across five surgeries, including three complex hernia repairs (inguinal, abdominal wall, lumbar) and two colectomies (including a sigmoid resection).
- Gained exposure to preoperative assessment, airway management, induction, maintenance, and emergence in both general and regional anesthesia cases.
- Witnessed interdisciplinary communication and real-time decision-making in diverse perioperative settings.
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
- California Nurses Association (CNA)
- Diversity CRNA
Research And Scholarly Involvement
Alameda County Prehospital Buprenorphine Pilot Program, Falck Ambulance, Highland Hospital, Alameda County EMS, participated in the operational rollout of a prehospital protocol for buprenorphine administration in opioid overdose patients. Supported data collection and implementation as a field paramedic in collaboration with EMS medical direction.
Timeline
Staff RN II – MICU
Alameda Health System
09.2023 - Current
Lead Emergency Room Technician
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
10.2020 - 04.2022
Paramedic
Falck Ambulance
07.2019 - Current
Paramedic
Paramedics Plus
04.2018 - 07.2019
Firefighter/Paramedic
Berkeley Fire Department
02.2016 - 02.2018
Lead Emergency Room Technician
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
03.2013 - 02.2016
Critical Care Support Technician (CCST)
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
11.2011 - 03.2013
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Westmed Ambulance
11.2009 - 11.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
05.2001 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
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