employees

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

Employee Profile: Megan Habina

 

Blonde in black STAT polo shirt

Megan Habina 

Communications Specialist

Years of service – STAT MedEvac – 1 year (9 years total UPMC)
  • Megan loves sunflowers and dogs
  • She is the aunt of 3 little boys – soon to be 4
  • Megan loves Starbucks 
  • She has been to Cancun twice 
  • Summer is Megan’s favorite season; she loves bonfires and concerts!
Employee Profile: Megan Habina2022-12-05T16:33:44-05:00

Employee Profile: Ryan Senica

Ryan Senica MHA, FP-C, NRP, CMTE

Regional Medical Manager – ME9 and ME11

Years of Service – 7.5 (3rd year as a regional medical manager)

  • Ryan is terrified of heights, but the skill and experience of STAT MedEvac pilots makes him confident in his safety when flying.
  • He has 5 birds. A green cheek conure named Hamlet, and 4 parakeets (Lovey, Snuggles, Pistachio, and Indy).
  • Ryan graduated from Point Park University with a 4.0 GPA earning a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration
  • Ryan has been in EMS for 19 years and continues to work for a few ground ALS services.  He has spent 20 years in the fire service where he currently serves as 1st Assistant Chief for his local volunteer fire department.
  • The only time Ryan has been out of the country was for a STAT MedEvac […]
Employee Profile: Ryan Senica2022-11-16T15:55:27-05:00

Employee Profile: Katie Pyrdek

 

Katie Pyrdek, BSN, RN, PHRN, CFRN

Senior Professional Flight Nurse

Years of Service: 7

Fun facts:

  • When in high school, Katie did not know EMS as a career existed. She was randomly placed in a first responder class in high school – and tried to promptly switch out! No luck. She was stuck in the class, and eventually progressed to an EMT class, later joining a local fire department. As a volunteer firefighter at 17 y/o,  Katie soon realized that she wanted to be a flight nurse after experiencing a dual ship scene run! After becoming a nurse and working in a trauma ICU, she confirmed her long-term goal of becoming a flight nurse.
  • Katie spends most of her free time in the woods with her 2 German Shorthair Pointers Dexter and Duncan; each […]
Employee Profile: Katie Pyrdek2022-11-02T16:08:48-04:00

Employee Profile: Dylan Morris

 

Dylan Morris, MD, MBA

Assistant Medical Director

Years of Service: 4

Fun facts:

  • Dr. Morris spends most of his non-STAT time pretending he has any semblance of control over his toddler.
  • While learning to speak French, Dylan once tried to ask for a glass of milk but instead told the waitress she had very large breasts. 
  • He loves to travel and has visited over 60 countries.
  • He pretends he can keep up with Dr. Guyette when they run, but they both know he can’t. 
Employee Profile: Dylan Morris2022-10-17T15:36:40-04:00

Employee Profile: Charissa A Lynn

Charissa A Lynn, MSN, RN, CFRN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN, CPEN, CTRN, PHRN

Sr. Professional Flight Nurse

STAT MedEvac 9

Years of Service – 3

    • Charissa has been a nurse for 15 years and has 19 years of prehospital experience.
    • She is one of only 100 Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) Superstars, holding all 5 BCEN certifications. Additionally, she holds a certification in CCRN.
    • Charissa is married with one son who has an ultra-rare genetic disease; Gatad2b chromosomal disorder. 
    • She was a National Park Ranger prior to becoming a nurse. 
    • Charissa loves to crochet.
Employee Profile: Charissa A Lynn2022-10-03T18:03:59-04:00

Employee Profile: Brett Stanga

Brett Stanga, NREMPT, FP-C

Years employed: 5

Title: Senior Professional Flight Paramedic

Fun Facts:

  • In addition to being a flight paramedic, Brett is also a police officer.
  • Brett is a private pilot with instrument ratings
  • He is a certified SCUBA diver
  • In his spare time, Brett enjoys performing arts, golf, traveling, and riding his motorcycle.
Employee Profile: Brett Stanga2022-09-14T15:57:14-04:00
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