The Shift Podcast

This week on Frontline Static, I am joined by one of my clients JJ. When we first met, she was doubtful of her ability and skills as a nurse to move forward and pursue her dreams as a Flight Nurse. She talks about how she really worked hard on her thought that what she possessed was enough. She talks about going through the interview process and her thoughts that got her there. Her advice for anyo...

Alexis is both a Flight Nurse and Nurse practitioner. She shares her onboarding experiences and the thoughts that have propelled her each time to the next level. She holds to the thought that the time is going to pass anyway so why not go for it! Learn how she balances both these careers while having a family, and is still able to be true to herself and what she wants.

Join me this week for a recording of my last Webinar on How To Become A Flight Nurse or Flight Medic! We talked about what the qualifications are, and then answered some of your questions about the process. You get to find out what is included in working with me as well, and the results I promise you.

Phil has been a paramedic for the last 16 years and has been a Flight Medic for 11 of those years. He has worked on the rescue team, and also as a SWAT medic. He is one of my full time partners and talks about what it is like doing this job, and why it can offer so much to people who enjoy autonomy and constant learning and growth. He even touches on what it has been like to work with me over the...

This week I got to interview one of my clients Florisela! She speaks of her journey of putting herself out there and what she has learned so far in our time working together. She has been an ICU Nurse for the last 4.5 years. She speaks of her journey starting with coaching/mentoring to now Flight Nursing, and all the doubts and thoughts that propelled her to get there.

Join me for my candid interview with Rose! She has been in law enforcement since 2011 and currently works in the Criminal Investigations office for the DA. She speaks of being little, but strong, and that it is okay to be the underdog no matter how uncomfortable it makes you. She learned how to embrace being uncomfortable to defeat all the odds in her career so far.

Ray has been a paramedic for 13 years and has been a Flight Paramedic for the last 10. He speaks on the need to go back to the basics and have a basic foundation on your skills when you advance as a paramedic. He also talks about the need to have team work and constantly learn and grow. You’ll get to hear about a fight we got in as partners and how we have learned over the years to resolve conflic...

This week I interviewed my friend and colleague Ramon Flores. He talks about how he has learned to make his ADHD work for him , and not against him. He speaks of his ability to work with pediatric patients and how he learned to overcome the scariness of it. He has been a nurse for over 15 years and has been flying for the past 10 as a flight nurse. He has worked in the ER, ICU, OR, PICU, and PACU...

This week on Frontline Static, Alanna talks about her struggles with an eating disorder and how she got out of it. It was triggered by an event that happened to her while working in law enforcement. She talks of learning how to value yourself and recognizing when thoughts and feels are just not healthy or right anymore. If your looking to improve the relationship you have with yourself, whether th...

Join me this week on Frontline Static, as I get to interview Stefano! He started in EMS when he was 18. He has been in EMS for 8 years. 911 ground for 5 years, international fixed wing for 2 years, and about two years now Rotor HEMS. He has worked for two of the biggest HEMS companies out there, AMC and now what’s called GMR. And currently at Volusia Sheriff’s Office in the Flight Paramedic/TFO ro...

Nick has worked as a CVICU nurse early on in his career, and then got into Flight Nursing, after sitting on his couch brainstorming what field in nursing would push him further. He has been a nurse for 5 years and flying for the last 2 years of that. He finishes his NP Spring of 2023. He also works at a local Med spa 1-2 times a week. His long term goal is to work in a critical access hospital (an...

Join me this week on Frontline Static as I had the opportunity to interview my friend Shannon. Shannon is currently the Director of Critical Care Services at Kaweah Health and has been in leadership positions for the last 9 years. She has been a nurse for about 12 years. She speaks of leadership as having the opportunity to help others meet their goals, and accomplish what they want in their caree...

This week I got to interview my favorite healthcare/first responder couple Bri & Kyle! Bri has been a Nurse for 10 years and Kyle has spent a total of 13 years in the fire service and 4 years as fire captain. He was recently promoted to Battalion Chief in the last couple of days! I love their message of realigning goals in their careers to match their responsibilities and goals at home. Kyle menti...

This week you’ll hear from my Mentor Jeanette Callison. With over 23 years of critical care experience, she talks of her favorite parts of being a Nurse and being in leadership positions. She also stresses the importance of having a mentor and being a good mentor as well!

This week’s episode covers why goal setting is so important. I talk about 4 easy steps to set and accomplish your goal for 2022 and how to face obstacles you may face head on.

Chris comes from a military background and talks to us about the importance of seeing something and saying something. He talks about his route he took via military to get to the occupation of aircraft mechanic, and some of the struggles he faced along the way. Some of the struggles included PTSD, being away from his family for longs periods of time, and seeing and dealing with some of the things h...

Join me as I have a deep conversation with Sarah, who is a Flight Paramedic. She talks about her journey to becoming a Flight Paramedic and the challenges she enjoys about the job. She speaks on taking the time to reset for herself in order to be a better mom and person. We also hear about how she has been effected by the loss of her brother who committed suicide while he was a black hawk pilot in...

Join me as I have the privilege to interview Alfredo Suarez who is a CRNA. He talks about what it took to get there, and how he deals with the stressors of the job. More importantly, what micro shifts he took in his life to have a better mental and emotional health for the work he does. You can find more of him on Instagram @alfredo_rn89 or email him with questions to gsxrguy89@yahoo.com.

Interview of EMS pilot Celeste Hadley. How she got into flying and her favorite parts of the job.

Introduction to Frontline Static and the obstacles I have had to overcome to be where I am now.