Seth Norton
Waterloo
Summary
I am a skilled healthcare professional and current Master's student with a strong knowledge base in the field of public health, particularly with regard to maternal and child wellness. I am well-versed in delivering educational content to a wide range of age-groups, as well as with designing original lesson plans. Others know me for being hardworking, personable and outgoing, building relationships with coworkers, students and patients. I have extensive experience with critical decision-making in high-stress environments, and am driven by passion and belief in what I do for those around me and under my care. My strong communication and adaptability skills allow me to fit comfortably in a wide range of roles, both as a team member and as a leader. I am confident in my knowledge and abilities, but I am a lifetime student, constantly striving to learn as much as I can from the experience and expertise of those around me.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Adjunct Instructor
Creighton University
03.2025 - Current
- As an adjunct instructor at Creighton, I teach the EMT and Nurse to EMT courses for students getting their start in the field of Emergency Medicine.
- I am responsible for lecturing on the current unit's content and clarifying any questions or difficulties that students have to not only best equip them for the National Registry Exam, but more importantly, for their future careers.
Teaching Assistant
Creighton University
08.2024 - Current
- I am currently a Teaching Assistant for a section of Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
- In this role, I am responsible for assisting with understanding the underlying concepts for each experiment, ensuring student safety in the laboratory environment, grading lab reports completed by students, and facilitating operations in the lab.
Paramedic
CommonSpirit Health (CHI)
09.2023 - Current
- As a paramedic in the Bergan Mercy Medical Center emergency department, I work in a support role, assisting nurses, mid-level providers, and physicians in their patient assessments, treatment plans, and interventions.
- Though nurses and paramedics are clearly separate positions, their similar scopes of practice allow for paramedics to be a very versatile role in the ED, going where help is needed most, and acting in a 'plug-and-play' capacity.
- I make compassionate care a point of emphasis, building rapport with patients to ensure that they feel as comfortable and cared for as possible on what could potentially be the worst day of their lives.
Server
First Watch
08.2021 - 08.2023
- As a Server, I was responsible for communicating effectively with the customers to take their orders, and ensure that their experience meets or exceeds their expectations of the restaurant.
- I was also responsible for various upkeep tasks around the establishment as well as handling payments and working the register.
Clinic EMT
CHI Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
- As a Clinic EMT at the CHI Millard Family Health Clinic, I worked under a primary care provider and was one of the first lines of patient contact.
- I provided preliminary patient assessment and history-taking services as well as obtaining vital signs, administer medications, and taking blood samples.
Teaching Assistant
Temple Israel
08.2012 - 05.2017
- I assisted the instructor in a classroom setting at my religious school, ensuring the retention of information among the children, and helping if they needed assistance with one-on-one teaching.
- Eventually, I was permanently paired with a learning-disabled student in a one-on-one role, as I was able to provide the attention and tailored support that he required to best facilitate his learning. My assignment followed this student for two years as he advanced in grade level.
Crew Member
Pokeworks
06.2019 - 08.2019
- As a crew member at Poke works, I was in charge of working the assembly line for the bowls, interacting with customers to ensure their best possible experience, using the cash register to ensure proper and correct transactions, and general upkeep and supervision of the dining area
Bouncer/Security
Trinity Irish Pub
09.2018 - 05.2019
- My responsibilities as a bouncer were not only to ensure the safety of the patrons for their maximum enjoyment, but also keep the restaurant and bar areas clean and pleasant
Host/Busser
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
05.2018 - 08.2018
- At Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, I worked as both a busser and a host.
- I was responsible for coordinating with other crew members to ensure the quickest and most efficient table turnover, and for receiving the guests with enthusiasm, and being as helpful as possible to ensure the most positive possible experience for them.
Crew Member
Runza Restaurants
01.2017 - 05.2017
- My responsibilities at Runza included using the cash registers, providing the most efficient and best possible customer service and assistance as well as seeing to it that the establishment was presentable and kept-up properly
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Rockbrook Pool
05.2015 - 05.2017
- As a lifeguard, I was responsible for the safety of all pool patrons, supervising the pool deck, and participating in required maintenance.
- I also served as a swim coach for both the 8 and under age group and the 9-10 age group. I was able to use my expertise as a competitive swimmer to teach my kids the fundamentals of swimming and build on that foundation to hone their performance abilities to win races.
Education
Master's in Public Health - Public Health - Maternal And Child Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05-2026
Graduate Certificate - Infectious Disease Epidemiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science (Major), Bioethics (Minor)
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA08-2021
Certificate - Critical Care Paramedicine
Creighton University
Omaha, NE08-2025
Undergraduate Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05-2025
Certificate - Community Paramedicine
International Board of Specialty Certifications
05-2025
Certificate - Paramedicine
Creighton University
Omaha, NE07-2023
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Personability
- Working with children
- Strong work ethic
- Small group teaching
- Customer service
- Healthcare education experience
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Relationship building
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- ACLS Provider (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS Provider (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- BLS Provider (Basic Life Support)
- PHTLS Provider (Prehospital Trauma Life Support)
- AMLS Provider (Advanced Medical Life Support)
- Certified Community Paramedic (In Progress - Complete 5/2025)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (In Progress - Complete 5/2025)
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor (In Progress - Complete 4/2025)
Timeline
EMS Adjunct Instructor
Creighton University
03.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Creighton University
08.2024 - Current
Paramedic
CommonSpirit Health (CHI)
09.2023 - Current
Clinic EMT
CHI Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
Server
First Watch
08.2021 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Pokeworks
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bouncer/Security
Trinity Irish Pub
09.2018 - 05.2019
Host/Busser
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
05.2018 - 08.2018
Crew Member
Runza Restaurants
01.2017 - 05.2017
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Rockbrook Pool
05.2015 - 05.2017
Teaching Assistant
Temple Israel
08.2012 - 05.2017
Master's in Public Health - Public Health - Maternal And Child Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Graduate Certificate - Infectious Disease Epidemiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science (Major), Bioethics (Minor)
University of Virginia
Certificate - Critical Care Paramedicine
Creighton University
Undergraduate Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Creighton University
Certificate - Community Paramedicine
International Board of Specialty Certifications
Certificate - Paramedicine
Creighton University
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