David Timms

298 Tidewater Circle

Preston, MD 21655-2303
410-476-1655
dtimms@chesapeake.edu

PR O F ILE
A dedicated professional with 17 years experience as a paramedic and 11 years as an educator. Specializes
in patient care and advancements in emergency medicine. Focusing on education and training of new and
seasoned providers. Emphasis on experiential learning and critical thinking development. High interest in
simulation pedagogy and emerging simulation technology.

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD — 2016-Current

Participate in all aspects of EMS program. Lecture students on numerous topics in the EMS curriculum.
Create and maintain presentations relating to a number of topics. Create and grade tests. Oversee lab
practice during teaching days. Prepare and maintain equipment for lab practice. Work with numerous
technologies and visual aids to give lectures. Monitor student progress and counsel when necessary.

Simulation Director for Healthcare, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD Current

Coordination of all simulation activities for Chesapeake College healthcare professions. Will serve as a re-
source to healthcare faculty to promote simulation pedagogy. Five year goal of developing plan to become
an accredited simulation center. Developing plans to implement programs to support both internal and ex-
ternal constituents. Oversee maintenance of simulation technology and be sure that all equipment remains
in good working order.

Coordinator, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD — 2009-Current

Oversee clinical portion of Chesapeake College EMS program. Establish and maintain MOUs with clinical
sites. Expanded clinical opportunities to enhance the educational program. Grade clinical documents
provided by students and give feedback on performance. Work with program director to assure students are
meeting program requirements. Work with clinical sites to maintain schedules and handle and student issues
that arise. Schedule evaluators for national testing and clinical practice. Perform high fidelity simulation.

Paramedic, Dorchester County Emergency Services. Easton, MD — 2016-Current

Function as paramedic in 911 emergency response system. Respond to sick or wounded and determine
appropriate care and transport destination. Participated in quality assurance committee which included
peer reviews. Maintain emergency vehicle and all appropriate emergency equipment on a daily basis.
Operated an emergency vehicle daily. Maintain patient care reporting and other applicable documents.

Captain, Talbot County Emergency Services, Easton, MD — 2008-2016

Shift supervisor for 911 emergency response system. Oversee 10 employees that operate 5 paramedic units.
Oversee the fleet maintenance program and maintain 30 vehicles. Key management functions include
employee scheduling, payroll, employee evaluations, assessing new employees, quality assurance, incident
debriefing/peer support, training new and current employees, handle customer/public interactions and
complaints. Implemented new electronic patient care reporting system and trained all employees on its use.
Respond to critical emergencies involving sick or wounded people. Evaluate employees in annual
competencies.

Paramedic, Talbot County Emergency Services. Easton, MD — 2001-2008

Function as paramedic in 911 emergency response system. Respond to sick or wounded and determine
appropriate care and transport destination. Participated in quality assurance committee which included
peer reviews. Maintain emergency vehicle and all appropriate emergency equipment on a daily basis.
Operated an emergency vehicle daily. Maintain patient care reporting and other applicable documents.

Adjunct Faculty, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD — 2007-2016

Lecture students on numerous topics in the EMS curriculum. Create and maintain presentations relating to
a number of topics. Create and grade tests. Oversee lab practice during teaching days. Prepare and
maintain equipment for lab practice. Work with numerous technologies and visual aids to give lectures.

EMT, Easton Fire Department, Easton, MD — 1998-2001

Function as Emergency Medical Technician. Provide care to sick and wounded people. Operate and
maintain emergency vehicle. Maintain equipment and supplies needed for paramedic unit. Document
patient care and maintain all applicable records. Work with vendors to supply emergency equipment.

EDU CATIO N
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD

Currently working on Master’s Degree in Distance Education (21of 36 credits completed). Planned
completion Summer of 2019

Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Bachelor’s of Science in General Biology

Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD 2001

Certificate in Emergency Medical-Paramedic

CERT I FICAT ES A ND LICE NS ES
• Nationally Registered Paramedic

• Maryland Paramedic License

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• International Trauma Life Support Instructor

• CPR Instructor

• HealthCare CPR Provider

• PADI Open Water Diver

• MFRI Firefighter I

• MFRI Rescue Technician

• MFRI Hazardous Materials Operations

• MFRI Hazardous Materials Technician

• MFRI Pump Operator

• MFRI Firefighter Survival and Rescue

• MFRI Firefighter II

• MFRI Emergency Medical Services Officer

• NIMS Incident Command System for EMS

• FEMA ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System

• FEMA ICS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

• FEMA ICS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System

• FEMA ICS-800 Introduction to National Response Framework

MEDICAL C OU RSE S TAUGH T

Talbot Emergency Services

• Write It Down - EMS Documentation

• eMeds - electronic patient care reporting

• Guest Speaker at Winterfest EMS Conference

• “Air Goes In and Out” - Anatomy Lecture and Lab using dissection. Focused on heart and lungs
 • “Blood goes Round and Round” - Anatomy Lecture and Lab . Focused on blood and hemorrhage
control

• Maryland Resuscitation Academy

• Implementing High Performance CPR in rural jurisdictions

• Humeral Head IO Insertion

• 48 Hour Paramedic Refresher Course

• Biannual mandatory training. I coordinated the course and led all instruction. Numerous top-
ics over several days of lecture and lab.

• Useful EMS Mnemonics

• High Performance CPR

• Advanced airway/cadaver lab

• Advanced cardiac life support

• Pediatric emergencies for prehospital providers

• Pediatric advanced life support

• Rapid patient triage

• Paramedic Refresher - Capnography

OTH ER TE AC HIN G E X P ER I E NC E
Clinical Field Instructor 2000-Current

Work with current EMS students performing internships and ride alongs on paramedic unit. Monitor
their skill and assessments. Provide feedback and guidance to students about performance on each
call. Perform grading on their performance in clinical program.

Salisbury University 2005-2007

Research team lead. Led group of other students in research lab studying plant growth and flowering.
Taught and led the students in aspects of greenhouse management, seed collection, plant mainte-
nance, and DNA extraction.
VO LU NT EE R WORK
Easton Volunteer Fire Department 1998-2007

Served as firefighter and EMT/paramedic. Served and chaired numerous committees. Served on Board
of Trustees. Left in good standing.

Preston Fire Company 2007-2010

Served as firefighter and paramedic. Served as fire Captain.

Assistant coach for Easton Little League T-ball and softball