Tag: Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance

Rich began his EMS career in Honolulu nearly 20 years ago. Last year, he returned to his roots when he relocated to Western Wisconsin.

Rich is passionate about mobile healthcare and has embraced the future by spending significant amounts of time mentoring and teaching newer EMS providers.

Rich joined the Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance team less than two years ago. However, he has already had an outsized positive impact due to his many years of Paramedic experience in a larger market. His deep experience coupled with his friendly and helpful personality have greatly helped with the onboarding of new employees and EMS providers.

In his free time, Rich loves the outdoors. He is an avid fisherman and hunter.

Nate began his career at Tri-State Ambulance in 2005. His amazing knowledge and ability to teach led Nate to become an FTO and Preceptor for new employees and students. His leadership skills, as well as his kind, compassionate, and personable attitude, made him a perfect fit for the company’s Shift Resource Officer/Corporal role.

Nate has displayed a level of professionalism, analytical thought, and reliability that is rare not only in the EMS field but in any profession. In his time as a Corporal, he has shown remarkable leadership skills. Nate does not seek out confrontation, but he is never intimidated by difficult conversations that need to happen with his coworkers. The quality bonds that he has built with his colleagues has led to him being affectionately known as “the grandpa” of his shift.

In a Star of Life nomination letter submitted to Tri-State Ambulance on Nate’s behalf, a coworker described Nate’s determination to take time for mental health and to appreciate the moment:

“Nate was a partner of mine on one of my first shifts 14+ years ago. During a particularly stressful day, we were assigned to a posting location. On the way to that location, we stopped near a park bench along the Mississippi River. He insisted that we get out of the truck, and we sat on the bench for five minutes. I don’t remember any words that were said, but the message was clear. Self-care is a skill that can’t be overlooked. Never forgot to appreciate your surroundings and where you are in your life’s journey.”

Nate’s interpersonal strengths are complimented by his work ethic. If there is ever down time during his shift, Nate can often be found fixing medical equipment and performing general station maintenance, often before an issue is even reported.

Callie Revels began her career at Tri-State Ambulance as an EMT in 2015. She grew into the role of Logistics Technician and became a reliable partner for our Critical Care team. While working full-time, Callie received her Paramedic Technical Diploma and transitioned into a full-time Paramedic position. She quickly became a leader amongst her peers and acquired FTO and Preceptor endorsements at the Paramedic level. Her leadership skills and attitude made her an obvious choice for promotion into a Shift Resource Officer role, which gives her the endorsement of Corporal.

Callie continues to impress with her clinical excellence and bedside manner with unwavering compassion. She brings her personality to work, sharing her creativity and witty humor. Not only does Callie care for her patients, but she also cares for her coworkers, leaders, and the company that she works for. Callie displays a high level of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. Her drive is infectious and inspires those around her to work harder and allows for others to perform at their very best. At Tri-State Ambulance we are so lucky that she chose us, and she is our STAR!

Tyler’s EMS journey began in 2011 when he began a degree in Med/Fire Rescue at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, SD. After graduating in 2013, he began working as an EMT with Brookings Health Systems Ambulance in Brookings, SD.

In 2015, Tyler began Paramedic school at Avera McKennan School of EMS in Sioux Falls, SD, and finished the program in 2016. He continued working in Brookings until the following year, when he left to start work with Gundersen Tri-State Regional Ambulance in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Tyler has been nominated as a 2022 Star of Life for his sincere passion for EMS, as well as his dedication to his patients and colleagues. He is always willing to lend a hand with any project, and has been an invaluable mentor and friend to new employees.

Tyler’s hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, boating, football, baseball, and traveling with his family and friends.