Nicholas Charvat
Omaha
Summary
Adaptable Paramedic with great skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 18 years of emergency medical service on the Omaha Fire Department. Dedicated to thorough medical evaluation and compassionate care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Captain
Omaha Fire Department
Omaha, NE
02.2008 - Current
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring effective coordination among team members and resources.
- Developed training programs for OFD paramedics, enhancing skills in advanced life support techniques.
- Managed patient care during transport, prioritizing critical needs and maintaining communication with medical facilities.
- Increased crew morale through effective leadership, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments.
- Organized regular drills simulating various emergency scenarios (ACR, i-Gel, CPAP, Lucas Device) to maintain crew preparedness at all times.
- Acted as a lead preceptor for OFD paramedic students in the field, guiding them through patient assessments, evaluations, critical-thinking.
EMS Instructor
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
2009 - 2020
- Assisted teaching EMS training programs for diverse student groups.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and examinations.
- Helped develop critical-thinking skills through simulated EMS scenarios.
- Lead EMT-Basic instructor
- EMT-B/Paramedic practical skills lead instructor
Education
No Degree - EMS Instructor License #710
Boys Town
Omaha, NE01-2024
No Degree - Paramedic #3348 NR#M8021577
Creighton University
Omaha, NE12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE05-2005
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- ASLS
- CPR
- NR-Paramedic (12-2007) license #M8021577
- Nebraska Paramedic (12-2007) license #3348
- EMS Instructor (01-2024) license #710
Timeline
Paramedic Captain
Omaha Fire Department
02.2008 - Current
EMS Instructor
Metropolitan Community College
2009 - 2020
No Degree - EMS Instructor License #710
Boys Town
No Degree - Paramedic #3348 NR#M8021577
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Chadron State College