employees

Employee Profile: Jill Ekis

Jill Ekis RN, CFRN, PHRN

Senior Professional Flight Nurse II

Years of Service – 4.5

 Fun Facts:

  •  Can be found, literally, horsing around in her off time in the competitive Dressage Arena and serves on the United States Dressage Federation Adult Programs Committee. She is working on becoming a nationally licensed official for the federation. 
  • Occasionally gets to work with her husband, who serves on the FBI task force and Allegheny County SWAT team, through STAT’s tactical division where she serves as the Spec Ops Tactical Coordinator.
  • Before becoming a nurse, she worked in Hollywood Special F/X shops creating mechanical creatures and props for film, television and Broadway shows.
  • Those who work closely with her know to feed her if she is in […]
Employee Profile: Jill Ekis2023-05-15T21:23:44-04:00

Employee Profile: Lindsay Palm

 

Lindsay Palm NRP, FP-C

Professional Flight Paramedic

Years of Service – 2.5  

 Fun facts: 

  • Lindsay actually coordinated her senior picture on the helipad at UPMC Presby with Dan Nakles when she was a senior at Pitt. She had no idea she’d be working for STAT just three years later!
  • She started in the midst of the pandemic, so Lindsay had never flown in a helicopter prior to her first day at STAT MedEvac!
  • Lindsay finished nursing school a few months ago and also works as an RN in the Trauma/Surgical ICU at UPMC Presby.
  • In her off time, she enjoys spending time outside with her Great Dane, Aries and exploring Pittsburgh.
Employee Profile: Lindsay Palm2023-05-01T15:17:00-04:00

Employee Profile: Sydney Brunk

Sydney Brunk BSN RN PHRN CEN CFRN

Senior Professional Flight Nurse II

Years of Service – 5 ½

 

  • Sydney loves to solo-travel and rock climb! Her favorite place so far was the Dolomites in Italy!
  • She has a 70lb Bernedoodle named Abby who is in training to be a therapy dog. They are hoping to be able to work with first responders someday!
  • Sydney has her motorcycle license and has been riding anything from sport bikes to trikes for almost 15 years.
  • Sydney is a self-proclaimed board game nerd. Some of her favorites are Settlers of Catan and 7 Wonders.
  • Sydney is the only nurse in her family and she is thankful she chose the nursing profession every single day.
Employee Profile: Sydney Brunk2023-04-12T18:45:25-04:00

Employee Profile: John Lovett

John W. Lovett

Director, Communications

Years of Services – 21

John is starting his 34th year in EMS!

He has held the positions of:

  • Flight Nurse
  • Base Site Coordinator
  • Base Site Manager
  • Compliance Manager
  • Director, Clinical
  • Director, Medical Operations
  • Director, Communications

John is also the Privacy Officer for STAT MedEvac.

 John’s free time is spent remodeling a farm/farmhouse from the early 1800s.

Employee Profile: John Lovett2023-03-15T19:13:35-04:00

Employee Profile: Joshua Fetters

Joshua Fetters

Aviation Records Coordinator/Master Mechanic

Years of Service – 15 

  • Josh was a Site Mechanic at MedEvac 3 before moving to the Records Dept in 2022.
  • His hobbies are too many to list, but they include mountain and road biking, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, trail running, Muay Thai, motorcycles, and classic cars.
  • Josh has climbed Mount Rainier!
  • He has a Boston Terrier named Dozer, a Border Collie mix named Tucker, 2 cats- Meela and Stevie Licks, and 2 chinchillas.
  • His favorite vacation places are Costa Rica and Hawaii.
  • Josh […]
Employee Profile: Joshua Fetters2023-03-01T21:18:56-05:00

Employee Profile: Mike Yee

Mike Yee

Senior FP-C

STAT MedEvac 16

Years of Service – 13

  • Mike absolutely LOATHS talking about himself!
  • Married 41 years, Mike has 4 children and 10 Grandchildren.
  • He started his EMS career in 1976.
  • Mike is a contributing author to several books on EMS, Wilderness EMT, and the NHTSA National Standard Curriculum Project!
  • Folks hard of hearing LOVE Mike’s singing voice (They think he sounds like John Denver).
  • Mike recorded an Album in 1980 that went #1 on the Charts in Malawi (No kidding)!
  • In China, it is documented Mike’s ancestors were known for service and compassion to their fellow man as early as the 12th Century Song Dynasty and as recently as his Grandfather.
Employee Profile: Mike Yee2023-02-17T03:22:20-05:00

Employee Profile: Karen Good

Karen Good
Sr Professional Flight Nurse II, RN, BSN, PHRN, CFRN, CCRN
STAT MedEvac 12
Years of Service – 5
  • While learning about the types of bone fractures in middle school, Karen passed out and they sent her home for the day.
  • Karen was originally planning to go to college to play field hockey. One week before pre-season, she decided to apply to the local nursing school in Lancaster, PA. There was one opening left. She was accepted and became a nurse instead of a field hockey player! 🤪
  • Karen has worked for STAT MedEvac for 5 years. She has been a critical care nurse for 22 years. Prior to STAT, she worked in the Trauma Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and the ICU float pool.
  • She has been […]
Employee Profile: Karen Good2023-02-01T13:45:26-05:00

Employee Profile: Jared George

 

Jared George, RN, PHRN, CFRN
Flight Nurse STAT MedEvac 7
Years of Service: 2
  • In Jared’s Junior year of High School – he did a career project on being a “flight nurse” and somehow, he managed to follow through on that! 
  • Jared began in EMS at the age of 19 when he became an EMT for McGonigle’s Ambulance Service. 
  • Jared recently developed an interest in presenting EMS education. 
  • In Jared’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, attending sporting events and concerts.
  • Jared is self-proclaimed coffee fanatic!
Employee Profile: Jared George2023-01-20T15:06:55-05:00

Employee Profile: Chad Dolan

 

Chad Dolan

Communication Specialist

Years of service – 2

  • Chad is married to Kristi – who also works as a communication specialist for STATMedEvac!
  • He has a puppy named Xena.
  • Chad is attending Rosedale Technical College for an automotive tech degree.
  • He loves working on cars and going to car shows.
Employee Profile: Chad Dolan2023-01-04T23:12:24-05:00

Employee Profile: Kim Ludwig

Kim Ludwig

Sr. Professional Flight Nurse, BSN

Years of Service – 7

  • Kim got involved in EMS at the age of 14.  She got her EMT at the age of 16 – thanks to her mom being the Chief of Kecksburg EMS and her dad being the Fire Chief for Kecksburg Fire Department at the time.
  • She loves coffee, dogs, and the beach!
  • Kim has 3 children, with the third one just arriving at the end of November.
  • In Kim’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, fishing, indoor cycling, and rowing.
Employee Profile: Kim Ludwig2022-12-16T03:07:42-05:00
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