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Chris Wynn

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Chris Wynn is known throughout his neighborhood for not only his outgoing nature and optimistic attitude, but also his dedication to his patients. His effervescent personality makes Chris immediately likeable and easy to talk to. Even in the most
difficult situations, Chris has the innate ability to put those around him at ease and bring comfort to his patients. 

Operations Manager Ann Rice describes Chris as a knowledgeable and capable paramedic who demonstrates both skill and empathy in the field. She says, “Chris treats every patient as if they were a member of his own family. His concern for them is genuine and sincere. He often follows up with his patients and checks on them. Chris is kind and patient with people and takes the time to truly listen to the patient’s needs.”

Chris plays an invaluable role at Community Ambulance. He serves as a preceptor for local EMS students, as well as for new Community Ambulance associates. Chris readily takes those new to the industry under his wing in order to help them become the best EMS professionals they can be. 

In addition to his role as a full time Paramedic, Chris also serves as a volunteer firefighter for the city of Climax. Chris demonstrates incredible dedication to serving others and continually seeks opportunities to enhance his clinical skills. Caring, compassionate and capable, Paramedic Chris Wynn defines what it means to be a “star” in EMS.

Chris and his wife, Dana, have two daughters, Miranda and Marisa. The Wynn family lives in Climax, GA.

Sarah Young

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Sarah Young was selected as Acadian’s 2016 Paramedic of the Year for its Louisiana/Mississippi operations, and has been employed with Acadian since March of 2014. She is stationed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Born in Juneau, Alaska, Sarah later moved to Washington State and began her EMS career at a fire-based EMS service. She attended paramedic class in Idaho. When she travelled to Baton Rouge for her clinical ride time, she soon decided that she wanted to make Baton Rouge her home.

Sarah has an amazing attitude and is a great employee and clinician. She sets the tone of the day by leading by example. She is a great leader for her co-workers and is a mentor every day on the job. As a safety and wellness committee member, Sarah is also a strong advocate for EMS safety.

Sarah remembers her most memorable call, hands-down, as the first time that she delivered a baby. She says, “Sometimes we are unable to save our patients despite our best efforts, but with childbirth you get to be there as a life is just beginning. It is such an incredible feeling to help a mother bring her little one into this world. To be there for their first moments and then to see the joy come across the mother’s face as she sees her baby for the first time, is incredible and unforgettable.”

To Sarah, being a paramedic means having the honor to serve her community and to be able to assist those in need. She says, “It is not something I take lightly, because that moment is the scariest time for a patient, and we have the ability to assist them through it and treat them with our skill set. I treat each patient as if they were a family member of mine, because they deserve the same kindness and compassion that we show to our loved ones when they are in need.” Sarah loves that her job allows her to “work within a dynamic team of first responders and other medical personnel to have a positive outcome for our patient. We are stronger together.”

When not working, Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and loves being outdoors.

Jesus Zenon

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Jesus Zenon joined Hunter’s Ambulance Service in March of 2011 as a Non-Emergency Driver. He later went on to successfully obtain his Emergency Medical Technician Certification in May of 2014. 

Jesus is known by his supervisors and peers as being helpful and willing to do whatever is needed to assist with call volume and operations. Jesus always goes the extra mile, and as a result of this leadership-by-example he elevates the performance of others.

There are numerous patient and coworker accolades in his file; each and every one of them compliment Jesus for being proficient and compassionate during transports.

Jesus is being honored as a Star of Life for his exceptional professionalism and commitment. Hunter’s Ambulance is privileged to have such a dedicated member of our EMS team.