David Timms

david.c.timms@gmail.com

SUMMARY

A dedicated professional with 20 years’ experience as an EMS provider and 12 years as an

educator specializing in emergency medicine. I am experienced in education and training of new
and practicing clinicians. I am now seeking to contribute my knowledge and expertise to
Chesapeake College and its students in healthcare simulation and distance education.
Achievements include improved patient safety by combining distance learning with laboratory
and clinical practice.

EXPERIENCE

Director of Healthcare Simulation, Associate Professor, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills,

MD – 2016-current

● Create and maintain courses relating to several healthcare programs

● Oversee simulation lab integration into healthcare curriculum
● Prepare and maintain equipment for lab practice
● Work with numerous technologies to give lectures and provide experiential learning
● Converted face-to-face paramedic program into a hybrid format
● Perform needs assessment and technology evaluations for healthcare programs
● Steering committee member, Maryland Simulation Resource Consortium
Clinical Coordinator, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD — 2009-2018

● Established and maintained MOUs with clinical sites

● Expanded clinical program to enhance educational opportunities
● Provided performance feedback to learners
● Administered simulation program for paramedic students

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

● Shift supervisor for 911 emergency response system

● Served as Public Information Officer
● Oversaw the fleet maintenance program and maintained 30 vehicles
● Respond to critical emergencies involving sick or wounded people

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

● Perform emergency care in 911 response system

● Provided high quality care and determined transport destination
● Served as a member of Quality Assurance committee
● Mentored new employees
 EDUCATION

University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD

Master’s Degree in Distance Education/Online Learning (Anticipated completion August 2019)

Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 2007

Bachelor’s of Science in General Biology

Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD 2001

Certificate in Emergency Medical-Paramedic

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Nationally Registered and Maryland Paramedic

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor

• International Trauma Life Support Instructor

• CPR Instructor

VOLUNTEER WORK

-Easton Volunteer Fire Department 1998-2007

-Preston Fire Company 2007-2010, 2018-current

-Easton Little League 2014-2017
-South Caroline Little League Current

References
-Jon Longest, Chesapeake College Chair of Health Professions
-Chip Verdery, Chesapeake College Assistant Professor
-Melanie Daniels, Chesapeake College Simulation Coordinator
Contact information provided upon request.