Michael Jon Seaver
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P.O. Box 14341, Merrillville, Indiana   46411   (219) 661-8255


Education

Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
Associate in Applied Science (Nursing) Degree with Distinction

Knox College, Galesburg, IL
Bachelor of Arts Degree with majors in Psychology and Sociology
    Awarded College Honors in Psychology for independent research project on the effect of perceived personality profiles on cooperation and competition in non-zero sum games.

Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Graduate School of Psychology, Teaching Assistant

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Graduate School of Psychology
    Completed course work for a Master of Science Degree in Psychology, with an emphasis in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

 Experience in Nursing/Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Department Nurse, Adult and Pediatric
    Experience in all levels of Emergency Departments from Level 1and Level 2 Trauma Centers to Teaching Hospitals to Community Hospitals in urban, suburban and rural environments.

Acute Spinal Cord Injury Center Intensive Care Unit Nurse
    Experience at a Regional Acute Spinal Cord Injury Center with emphasis on pre-surgical care of patients with acute spinal cord injuries.

Adult Special Procedures / Medical Imaging Nurse
    Provided sedation, monitoring and recovery for patients during imaging and interventional procedures.

Pediatric Radiology/MRI Nurse
    Care for pediatric patients undergoing lengthy MRI, CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures including IV access, sedation, monitoring and infusion techniques for dynamic flow studies during specialized procedures.

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Camp Nurse

Emergency Medical Technician

Security/Safety Coordinator, Indiana State High School Thespian Conferences

Additional Areas of Specialized Training and Education

Emergency Nurses Association
    EN CARE (Emergency Nurses Injury Prevention Institute)
    Trauma Nurse Core Course
    Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
    Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing

Mobile Intensive Care Nurse / Radio Nurse

Advanced Burn Life Support

Emergency Medical Services for Children

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Workshop Trainer

Child Auto Restraint Educator

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (Basic and Advanced)

Life Saving and Water Safety Instructor

Fire/Arson Investigation

Incident Command for Emergency Medical Services

Other Related Experience

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
    Served as a Regional Representative and Steering Committee Member for the formation of the statewide network known as CISD-IN
    Advanced Training in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing / Peer Intervention Techniques

National Disaster Medical Services/Disaster Medical Assistance Teams

Participated in training and development exercises

Health Care Training Experience

Over 10 years of training/instructor experience with hospitals and health care providers throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area.  Specific programs include:
         Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
        Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation / AED  - all levels
        Advanced Cardiac Life Support
        Pediatric Advanced Life Support
        Trauma Nurse Core Course
        Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
        Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing

Additional Training Experience

Experience in providing training to emergency medical services personnel.  Specific areas of expertise include:
        Stress Management
        Critical Incident Stress
        Spinal Trauma and Treatment
        Multi-Casualty Incident Management

Presentation Experience

November 2004, Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) Emergency Care Association Conference, Presentation Topics: “You might be an ER nurse if…” (selected as closing presentation), “All Stressed Up…” and “PDAs for Nurses.”

October 2004, ENA Scientific Assembly, San Diego, CA.  Presentation topic:  "Capnography - What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us!"

September 2004, Indiana Emergency Response Conference, Indianapolis, IN.  Presentation topic:  "Capnography - What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us!"

May 2004, Michigan ENA Spring Conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI.  Closing general session presentation topic: "You might be an ER Nurse if…"

April/May 2004, Southeastern Seaboard Emergency Nursing Symposium, Palm Harbor (Tampa) FL. Topics: “You might be an ER Nurse if” (Luncheon general session presentation) and “All Stressed Up…”

April 2004, Nursing2004 Symposium: The Conference for Clinical Excellence, Las Vegas, NV.  Presentation topic: "Issues in Technology in Health Care:  PDAs for Nurses"

February 2004, 2004 ENA State Leaders Conference/Leadership Challenge, Salt Lake City, UT.  Co-presenter with 2004 ENA President.  Presentation Topic:  “Practical Tips for Membership Recruitment/Retention.”

September 2003, 4th International Conference for Emergency Nursing, Sydney, Australia.  Presentation topics: “You might be an ER Nurse if” and “All Stressed Up…”  Awarded "Best Plenary Session Presentation" for “You might be …”

March 2003, 2003 ENA Leadership Challenge, Albuquerque, NM.  Presentation topic:  “Increasing Participation at Chapter/State Council Meetings"

Presented seminar in Stress Management at Purdue University Calumet

Presented topics of interest in medical/professional ethics and professional development for the Philosophy and Nursing Departments, Purdue University, Calumet

Assisted at Nursing Career Day events at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum

Featured presenter at Career Day for Merrillville High School

Publications

Seaver M, "You Might Be An ER Nurse If…" Nursing Focus, July/August 1997

DeBoer S, Sicilia M, Seaver M, Hood, J.  "Pediatric defibrillation: Concerns and opportunities" Pediatric Emergency Care, Vol. 18, No. 6, December 2002

DeBoer S, Seaver M, "Kids Never Go VF... Or Do They?  Pediatric Defibrillation:  A 'Window Of Opportunity'" a Continuing Education article for Nursing Spectrum Magazine, Vol. 16, No. 13, June 30, 2003

Seaver M, "Patients Look to Emergency Nurses for Comfort and Care" ENA Connection, Volume 27, Issue 6, p. 16, August 2003

DeBoer S, Seaver M, Arndt, K, "Verification of Endotracheal Tube Placement: A Comparison of Confirmation Techniques and Devices" (a continuing education article) Journal of Emergency Nursing, Vol. 29, No. 5, October 2003.

DeBoer S, Felty C, Seaver M, "Burn Care in EMS" EMS Magazine, February 2003.

Seaver M, "A Helping Handheld Computer - Technology at the Point of Care" a Continuing Education Article for Nursing Spectrum Magazine, Volume 17, No. 7, April 5, 2004

DeBoer S, Seaver M, "Use of End-Tidal CO₂ Verification of Endotracheal Tube Placement In Neonates" Neonatal Network, May-June 2004.

DeBoer S, Seaver M, "Big Head Little Body Syndrome:  EMS Implications" EMS Magazine, July 2004.

Seaver M, Selections from “You Might be an ER Nurse if…” LNC Resource: The National Source for Legal Nurse Consulting, July 2004 (authorship acknowledged Sept. 2004)

DeBoer S, Seaver M, “Pediatric Spinal Immobilization: C-Spines, Car Seats, & Color Coded Collars” Journal of Emergency Nurses, October, 2004.

Seaver M, “Traveling with Technology:  PDAs to go” for Travel Nursing 2004, A Supplement to Nursing2004 Novemebr 2004.

Seaver M, "A Helping Handheld Computer - Technology at the Point of Care" a Continuing Education Article reprinted  2005 Pathways to Success for Nursing Spectrum and Nurseweek Magazines, January 2005.

Scheduled for publication , March 2005:  DeBoer S, Seaver M, Morissette C, “Intraosseous Infusion:  Not Just for Kids Anymore” EMS Magazine.

Submitted for publication:  DeBoer S, Seaver M, Broselow J. “Do You Know Your ABCs?  Airway, Breathing, & Color-Coding!” to Australian Journal of Emergency Nursing.

Professional Activities

Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission
         Emergency Nursing Representative 2001-2005 (by appointment of the Governor)

Emergency Nurses Association
        Indiana State Council Treasurer (2002-2004)
        Member ENA National EMS Workgroup (2002)
        President, Northwest Indiana Chapter (2001-2002)
        President-Elect, Northwest Indiana Chapter (1999-2000)
        EMS Chair for Indiana State Council (1999-2002)
        Selected as Faculty for 2004 ENA Scientific Assembly, San Diego, CA
        Delegate to 2004 General Assembly, San Diego, CA
        Selected as Faculty Member for 2004 State Leaders Conference/Leadership Challenge, Salt lake City, UT
        Delegate to 2003 General Assembly, Philadelphia, PA
        Selected as a Faculty Member for 2003 Leadership Challenge, Albuquerque, NM
        Delegate to 2002 General Assembly, New Orleans, LA
        Attended 2002 Leadership Challenge / State Leaders’ Conference, Charlotte, NC
        Delegate to 2001 General Assembly (unable to attend due to air travel emergency)
        Attended 2001 Leadership Challenge, Reno, NV
        Delegate to 2000 General Assembly, Chicago, IL
        Attended 2000 Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN
        Alternate Delegate to 1999 General Assembly, Washington, D.C.
        Attended Legislative Action Workshop in Washington DC, sponsored by ENA, NHTSA and Subaru
        Participated in EN Care and Take Care programs through area hospitals

Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team

Professional Credentials / Certifications

State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation:
        Registered Professional Nurse, License Number 041-270242

State of Indiana, Health Professions Bureau:
        Registered Nurse, License Number 28118732

State of Indiana, Emergency Medical Services Commission:
        Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Certification Number 45-28869
        Certified EMS Driver, Certification Number DC06970

Emergency Nurses Association
        Trauma Nurse Core Course Instructor
        Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course Instructor

American Heart Association:
        Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automatic External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) Instructor
        Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
        Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor

American Heart Association / American Academy of Pediatrics
        Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
        Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor

AeroMedical Training Institute:
        AeroMedical Transport Specialist Certification

Honors and Awards

Eldridge Pierce Prize, Knox College
College Honors in Psychology, Knox College
Distinguished Student Award, Purdue University Calumet
Laura McClun Rowley Purdue Talent Award Scholarship
Peter V. Westhaysen Medical Education Trust Scholarship
Duneland Business and Professional Women’s Association Academic Scholarship
Alpha Chi, National College Honor Scholarship Society

Other Activities

Former member of the Munster Volunteer Firemen’s Association
        Served as executive officer for 8 years.
        Delegate to Indiana Volunteer Firemen’s Association Conventions

Indiana State High School Thespian Society
        Adult Advisory Board