Steven Jacobson
MSN, RN, CFRN

Steven is an experienced and innovative clinical nurse-paramedic with extensive experience in direct patient care, organizational leadership, development of educational interventions and competency-based assessments. Skills include the ability to integrate technology into educational activities to accomplish educational and administrative goals within the constraints of budget and staffing expectations. Extensive educational experience as a student and educator in distance and face to face programs. High personal integrity and ability to foster an environment of trust in all. Dependable and reliable in supporting and enabling team to achieve long term and sustainable goals. Dedication to advancement of clinical nursing through education and continuation of clinical experience.

Current Work Experience

CALSTAR Air Medical Services
Flight Nurse
Responsible for assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting. Additional duties include supply officer as well as precepting duties for new hires. Member of ACBG committee. Currently assigned CALSTAR2 based in Gilroy, CA.

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse - Adult ICU, Emergency Department
Per diem nurse primarily assigned to the Adult ICU. Responsible for managing adult medical patients with a variety of conditions. Additional duties include Charge Nurse and float nurse to Burn Intensive Care, Emergency Department as well as Resource Pool.

Project Heartbeat
Registered Nurse - TNCC Instructor
Provide instruction in person and virtual instructor led for TNCC - the Trauma Nursing Core Course.

Professional Membership Activities

Emergency Nurses Association
Member; Trauma Committee (National)
Contributing Author; TNCC 8th Edition Revision
Contributing Author; TNCC 9th Edition Revision

Air, Surface & Transport Nurses Association
Member; Publications Committee
Contributing Author; TPATC 4th Edition Revision
CFRN Assessment Committee (Past Member)

California State Council; Emergency Nurses Association
Regional Director - Trauma Committee (State)
Chair-Elect - Trauma Committee (State)

San Francisco Chapter; Emergency Nurses Association
Treasurer-Elect

Educational History

Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration
December 2017
Area of Concentration: Healthcare Administration

Western Governors University
Master of Science in Nursing
April 2015
Area of Concentration: Nursing Education Specialization

Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
October 2013
Domains of Study: Nursing Theory and Practice, Nursing Science, Humanities, Social Science

Community College of Baltimore County
Associate of Science in Nursing
May 2011
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Member: Alpha Eta Honor Society. Obtained Initial Licensure as a Registered Nurse (Maryland)

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Master of Science
May 2009
Areas of Concentration: Emergency Health Services, Administration Planning and Policy

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science
May 2007
Area of Concentration: Emergency Health Services, Paramedic Clinical Track. Honors: Semester Academic Honors, Deans List, Michael Taylor Award for Lifesaving. Obtained Initial Licensure as a Paramedic (Maryland & National Registry of EMTs)

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
High School Diploma
June 2003
Graduate from TJHSST, Fairfax County Virginia.


Prior Work Experience

Alaska Native Medical Center
Registered Nurse 4 - Emergency Department
Oct 2018-Apr 2020
Routine duties included direct patient care, orientation and charge nurse. Facility is one of two Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma centers, the highest in the State of Alaska, and is the primary referral center for all state-wide Indian Health Services beneficiaries. Member of Nurse Coordinating Council, Chairperson of Emergency Department Trauma Committee.

Medevac Alaska
Flight Nurse/Paramedic; Clinical Nurse Coordinator
May 2018-Jan 2019
Responsible for assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting. Oversee clinical quality assurance programs, infection control and medical protocols. 

Cordova Community Medical Center
Registered Nurse (Temporary)
Apr 2018-June 2018
Registered Nurse contracted on a temporary basis in a remote critical access hospital with no road access and limited air/sea access. 

LifeMed Alaska, LLC
Flight Nurse/Paramedic, Transport Logistics Nurse
Jan 2018-May 2018

Medical Solutions
Emergency Department – Travel/Agency RN
Oct 2016-Jan 2018

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Coordinator
June 2011-Sept 2016

Kent County Office of Emergency Services
Paramedic-Firefighter
Jan 2009-Jan 2018

Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services
Paramedic-Firefighter
July 2007-July 2013

Awards & Achievements

Alaska State Nurse of the Year
Finalist - December, 2019

Outstanding Achievement in Professional Nursing
Shore Regional Health - May 2016

Academic Honors
Community College of Baltimore County - 2010 & 2011

Magna Cum Laude
Community College of Baltimore County - 2011

Dean’s List
University of Maryland Baltimore County - 2006 & 2007

Semester Academic Honors
University of Maryland Baltimore County - 2006 & 2007

Michael Taylor Award for Lifesaving
University of Maryland Baltimore County - 2006 

BLS Provider of the Year
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department - 2004

Published Material

Contributing Author
Trauma Nursing Core Course 9th Edition
Ch 12 - The LGBTQ+ Trauma Patient
Ch 21 - Post Resuscitation Considerations

Contributing Author
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course
Ch 4 - Disaster Management

Contributing Author
Trauma Nursing Core Course 8th Edition
Ch 18 - Disaster Management

Teaching Experience

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Course Faculty
June 2013-Present
Teach the Trauma Nursing Core Course curriculum as established by the Emergency Nurses Association. Evaluate psychomotor and cognitive knowledge through practical and written testing scenarios. Host courses, monitor and mentor instructor candidates.

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Course Instructor
June 2023-Present
Teach the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course curriculum as established by the Emergency Nurses Association. Evaluate psychomotor and cognitive knowledge through practical and written testing scenarios.

University of Alaska Anchorage-Adjunct Faculty
2019-May 2019
Demonstrate and teach patient care in the clinical setting for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing program. Supervise senior level student nurses as they provide direct patient care in the hospital environment. Prepare and evaluate student progress with clinical focus on skills and assessment. Collaborate with medical and nursing team members in evaluating student psychomotor performance. Specialization in Critical Care and Emergency Department Clinical Setting.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Instructor
March 2015-March 2017
Teach the Advanced Cardiac Life Support curriculum as established by the American Heart Association. Evaluate psychomotor and cognitive knowledge through practical and written testing scenarios.

Delaware Technical and Community College
January 2014-May 2015
Demonstrate and teach patient care in the clinical setting. Supervise student nurses as they provide direct patient care in the hospital environment. Prepare and evaluate student progress with clinical focus on skills and assessment. Collaborate with medical and nursing team members in evaluating student psychomotor performance. Specialization in Intermediate Care Unit and Emergency Department Clinical setting.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers-Instructor
2006-2011
Teach the Basic Life Support curriculum as established by the American Heart Association. Evaluate psychomotor and cognitive knowledge through practical and written testing scenarios.

Organizational Improvement Projects

CALSTAR Air Medical Services
Air Crew By Ground Peer Review Committee; 2023-Present

Alaska Native Medical Center
Chairperson Emergency Department Trauma Committee; 2019

Medevac Alaska
Author Medical Protocols and Standing Orders; 2018

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Charge Nurse Orientation

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Unit Based Council

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Leadership Team

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Restraint Oversight Committee

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Sedation Oversight Committee

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Construction and Renovation Project

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Triage & Thrombolytics

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
Emergency Department Annual Skills Day

Past Volunteer Experience
Firefighter/Paramedic for the Grasonville Volunteer Ambulance Service, Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department, Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department and the Centreville Volunteer Fire Department.

National Incident Management System Certifications

IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command
IS-100.HCb Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-200.HCa Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction
ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

Certifications & Licensure

Registered Nurse (RN)
Initial Licensure June, 2011
Nationally Registered Paramedic (NR-P)
Initial Licensure June, 2007
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
2013 to present
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
2018 to present
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN)
2018 to present
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
2018 to present
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
2019 to present
Basic Life Support for Healthcare (BLS) Provider
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Course Faculty
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Course Instructor
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
Fire Officer 1
Fire Officer 2
Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician
Fire Service Instructor 1
Fire Service Instructor 2
Fire Service Instructor 3
Safety Officer