Jeffrey Severson is seeking a position as an instructor to utilize his experience in trauma medicine and education. He has over 25 years of experience in construction, healthcare, the military, and firefighting. He is skilled in training new employees, overseeing labor crews, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and effectively communicating to manage projects, schedules, and costs.

1. Contact Information
Jeffrey Robert Severson
1754 S 3
rd
St.
Aberdeen SD 57401
(605)216-7908
Severson_j@yahoo.com
Job Title: Instructor
Objective: To use my training as an instructor, extensive educational background and real
world experience in trauma medicine to teach, train and produce excellent
medics.
Experience: 1994-Present Last Chance LLC.
Industry: Construction and remodeling
Position: Owner
*Work independently to complete all projects start to finish, within time lines and
above expectations.
*Communicate information
*Oversee all aspects of project to include labor services, quality, scheduling,
costs, subcontractor performance and material accountability
*Manage labor teams to ensure quality, schedule, safety and costs factors are
maintained
*Forecast short range look ahead plans to avoid complications and maintain
schedule
*New construction and remodeling
*Evaluate labor services for compliance to contract, quality of work, cost budget
and schedule

2. *Communicate with general contractor or foreman to advise on status, cost
factors, risks and impact on project
*Advise general foreman on deviations from current plan to effectively complete
project
*Perform trim work, roofing, framing, setting windows and doors, building and
setting rafters, drywall work to include taping and texturing
*Read and interpret blueprints, receive and follow instruction, task out work to
other carpenters
*Maintain material and labor cost control during all phases of construction
*Follow all safety guidelines including general housekeeping to maintain a safe
worksite
*Knowledge of residential and commercial building codes
*Additional experience in concrete work, steel construction and tile work
3/2015-Present Avera St. Luke’s Hospital Aberdeen, SD
Industry: Dialysis
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
*Assist in training of new employees, in all aspects of KD
*Utilize nursing process (very similar to SAT standards) to constantly assess,
evaluate and implement needed training and care
*Instruct patients in the care and maintenance of their AVF and tunnel cathether
dialysis access ports
*Perform IV access and 10+ patients every day
*Oversee the proper care of 25 patients every day
*Assess impact of risks, cost factors and labor on daily services
*Utilize computer hardware and software to record vital information
*Trouble shoot and provide basic tech support for computers to keep work flow
moving
*Assure quality, schedule and performance standards are met
*Asses patient prior to treatment for any possibility of complications
*Complete all paperwork. Computerized and written. Accurately and completely.
* Perform physical and mental health assessments to determine treatment and
medications.

3. * Effectively communicate with patients and their physicians in order to provide
comprehensive care and enhance lifestyle.
*Provide routine and emergency medical treatments to include, but not limited to:
CPR, blood draws, IV access and maintenance, central line maintenance,
medications, physical therapy, wound evaluation and treatment.
2/2012-3/2015 Avera Mother Joseph Manor
Aberdeen, SD
Industry: Long Term Care
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
*Assist with training and instruction of new nurses in all aspects of resident care
*Train LPN staff to assess and relay information about issues with residents
*Instruct all staff in Fire Brigade training
*Revised training protocol for new staff
*Oversee the proper care of 15-25 residents every day
*Provide input on labor costs, quality, performance and safety issues
*Review medications and treatments for accuracy and effectiveness
*Complete all paperwork. Computerized and written. Accurately and completely.
* Perform physical and mental health assessments to determine treatment and
medications.
* Effectively communicate with residents, other nurses, doctors and
administration to coordinate the finest medical and mental care available.
*Provide routine and emergency medical treatments to include, but not limited to:
CPR, blood draws, IV access and maintenance, central line maintenance,
medications, physical therapy, wound evaluation and treatment.
2/2009 – 3/2011 Paramount Estates Aberdeen, SD

4. Industry: Rental Property
Position: Maintenance Supervisor
*Maintaining 130 units within 7 complexes
*Provide input to identify key success factors for labor cost, material usage and
scheduling
*Communicate with owner on deviations from current schedule, budget and
material usage
*Manage labor crews during larger projects to ensure quality of work,
subcontractor performance and cost control
*Keep written records of all maintenance calls and duties performed
*Ensure compliance with local and state fire and safety codes to promote safety
and advise on impact of risks
* Perform preventative maintenance on internal systems
* Effectively communicate with tenants and assist with any questions or concerns
they may have
*On call 24/7
3/2008-10/2008 Molded Fiberglass of SD Aberdeen, SD
Industry: Fiberglass blade production
Position: Production Supervisor
*Train new employees to perform job tasks to standard
*Instruct operators on use of new systems
*Develop new operational methods through assessment and evaluation of
current procedures.
*Ensure quality and quantity of work is within specified limits and goals
*Discuss deviations in work flow with general foreman to ensure schedule, cost,
quality and performance standards are met
*Maintain paperwork for all phases of blade production
*Effectively communicate with plant manager on scheduling, ordering and any
other issues
*Train new employees in all aspects of expected job performance
*Identify key success factors for labor crews
*Forecast manpower needs to ensure production schedules are met
*Responsible for all measurable assets used during production

5. *Maintain short range look ahead plans to forecast any changes in production
schedule, materials or labor costs
8/2005-3/2008 Mid States Printing Aberdeen, SD
Industry: Printing
Position: Bindery Supervisor
*Train new employees in safety, quality, performance standards and goals
*Ensure production meets quality and quantity standards set forth by the
company
*Discuss deviations in project schedule with manager to determine project status,
impact, risks and associated cost factors
*Schedule 15-30 employees on 7 different machines to best meet production
goals, quality, costs, and compliance
*Maintain all production, employee review, and equipment paperwork
*Perform employee reviews to determine success factors
*Communicate to the production manager current status of all jobs, machine
status and employee issues
*Enter all information into computer systems utilizing MS Word, Excel, and
Access
9/9/2003 – 5/15/2005 USA Environmental Tampa, Fl
Industry: EOD

6. Position: Trauma Medic for Operation Iraqi Freedom
*Train convoy personnel in basic trauma care
*Instruct local workers in basic hygiene and first aid to reduce health issues and
missed work
*As a convoy medic, train for and treat GSW, MVA, frag wounds, IV’s, chest
tubes, and other lifesaving trauma care
*As a clinic medic, diagnose and treat all daily medical issues, including pain,
colds, allergies, cuts, abrasions, crush injuries and other accidents
*Updated and revised medical protocols and SOP’s
*Maintain the health and well-being of all site employees. To include US military,
security, Iraqi National Guard and local workers.
*Keep written records of care provided and any health issues needing to be
addressed
*Provided extensive care to over 350 personnel
*Treated and monitored over 2,000 patients in 2 years
*Conducted operations on site and in combat situations off site
*Recommend improvements to facilities and service to ensure troop safety and
wellbeing
*Call in MedEvac for casualty pickup utilizing multiple communication systems
*Provide emergency medical support during convoy operations
1/1/1999 – 7/1/2002 Aberdeen Fire and Rescue Aberdeen, SD
Industry: Fire Department
Position: Firefighter / EMT
*Assist with training of new employees in extraction, fire suppression and entry,
basic first aid, and use of all equipment

7. *Assess, evaluate and treat medical emergencies, including cardiac codes,
trauma injuries, MVA’s, burns, fractures and others
*Perform all duties as assigned by the officers of the AFD
*Document all medical and fire calls according to standard procedures
*Firefighting both vehicle and structural
*Provide emergency medical attention in adverse conditions
*Direct multiple personnel during mass casualty situations
*Medical duties as needed on the ambulance. To include ACLS and BTLS calls.
*Maintain safety during all operations
1/1/1998 – 9/1/2003 US Army Reserves Aberdeen, SD
Industry: Military
Position: 55B Ordinance and explosives Senior Instructor
*BFITC / SGI certified Senior Instructor
*2,000 hours of instruction time
*Utilize SAT style doctrine in all instruction
*Instructed students in both classroom and field settings
*Class sizes of 1-100 students
*Taught students all aspects of ordinance, munitions and explosive standards
*Followed TRADOC doctrine (Similar to SAT doctrine)
*Successfully updated curriculum and training methods for field application. Led
to improved student learning and graduation levels.
*Worked with students before and after scheduled classes to ensure learning and
retention of information
*Rated top instructor by students and fellow instructors during annual training
Military Background:
1990-1993 11B1P Airborne Infantry and combat lifesaver
1994-1998 55B Ammunition Specialist
1998-2003 55B Ammunition Specialist Senior Instructor
Duties performed as 55B Ammunition Specialist
Supervise soldiers and laborers to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met

8. Set priorities for multiple tasks by communicating with NCOIC
Ensure compliance with schedule, budget and quality standards
Maintain short range look ahead plan to effectively predict cost, quality, impact and risk
assessments
Forecast needed manpower to ensure timely completion of all tasks
Receipt, storage and issue of ammunition
Keeping exact counts and classification of all items
Visually inspect all ammunition and explosives for defects and serviceability
Destruction of all unsafe items
Coordinate with incoming units, AO and NCOIC to ensure all needs are met
Instruct and enforce safety regulations to ensure safe and efficient work environment
Receive and load 463L pallets for transportation.
Keep accurate accountability of all items in ASP. To include inventory control, rewharehousing
and labeling of short pallets and containers.
Complete knowledge of all ASP ops and communication of regulations through FM and
pamphlets
Assist receiving units in loading vehicles for safe transportation of ammunition. Including, but not
limited to PLS systems, trucks, railcar blocking and bracing and slingload pallets.
Utilize computerized and written systems for accountability of all items within ASP.
Proficient on forklifts varying in size from wharehouse style to 10k variable reach
Proficient with SAAS-MOD computer system
As an instructor: taught proficiency in all above tasks, especially ASP operations and demolitions
work.
Trained new soldiers in all aspects of ASP operations
Trained office personnel on SAAS-MOD system and written accountability
Education:
12/05/1999 Northern State Univ. Aberdeen, SD
Bachelor’s Degree
B.S. in Accounting

9. 12/22/2011 Lake Area Technical Institute Watertown, SD
License:
Licensed Practical Nurse
01/1998-09/2003 US Army Reserves Boise, ID
Battle Focused Instructor Training Course (BFITC)
Small Group Instruction (SGI)
Senior Instructor Level
Other Certifications held:
Nationally Certified Firefighter
ACLS
PHTLS
CPR
Qualifications:
20+ years of construction experience: residential, commercial, concrete and steel
9 years’ experience as a military combat lifesaver
8 years of experience as an EMT-B
4 years as military senior instructor. BFITC and SGI certified.
3 years as an EMT/Firefighter with the Aberdeen Fire and Rescue
2 years as a trauma/clinic medic in Iraq
3 years of experience in LTC as a LPN
1 year of experience as a Dialysis Nurse

10. 12/22/2011 Lake Area Technical Institute Watertown, SD
License:
Licensed Practical Nurse
01/1998-09/2003 US Army Reserves Boise, ID
Battle Focused Instructor Training Course (BFITC)
Small Group Instruction (SGI)
Senior Instructor Level
Other Certifications held:
Nationally Certified Firefighter
ACLS
PHTLS
CPR
Qualifications:
20+ years of construction experience: residential, commercial, concrete and steel
9 years’ experience as a military combat lifesaver
8 years of experience as an EMT-B
4 years as military senior instructor. BFITC and SGI certified.
3 years as an EMT/Firefighter with the Aberdeen Fire and Rescue
2 years as a trauma/clinic medic in Iraq
3 years of experience in LTC as a LPN
1 year of experience as a Dialysis Nurse