Monument HealthEmergency Preparedness and Safety Services Specialist
Jan. 2014 - Nov. 2021Rapid City, South Dakota, United StatesLed cross-functional efforts across departments and agencies to provide emergency management support. Advised boards and executive leaders on emergency management situations. Developed and maintained hazard mitigation strategic plans based on hazard vulnerability. Prepared emergency plans and procedures. Monitored safety and emergency preparedness programs. Ensured compliance with various regulatory procedures. Managed workplace violence prevention programs, collecting data and creating a toolkit with added resources from de-escalation training. Coordinated with situational experts from operations, architecture, and engineering to assess damages and fix facilities. Conducted research and collected data and reports on safety and emergency incidents.
Selected highlights:
• Directed the emergency management program encompassing 6 hospitals and 25 clinics.
• Established plans and policies for 13 emergencies, including severe weather, power outages, workplace violence, and fire evacuation
• Led communication across multiple departments including emergency managers, EMS, and police, providing updates every 30 minutes in response to wildland fires. • Rapidly developed and spearheaded a process to meet state and federal directives in response to COVID.