Jordan Turner is a Flight Nurse and Paramedic with Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, whose clinical expertise, quick thinking, and determined patient advocacy helped save the life of a critically ill patient.

During a challenging transport, Jordan and his flight partner cared for a patient whose condition continued to deteriorate. Recognizing the severity of the emergency, they coordinated and administered a significant volume of blood products while providing continuous lifesaving care.

Jordan recognized that the patient urgently needed surgical intervention and strongly advocated for direct admission to the operating room, helping minimize delays in reaching definitive treatment. When the patient’s condition became critical during transfer and additional blood products were not yet available, Jordan continued transfusions using his crew’s own supply, helping sustain the patient until the surgical team could assume care.

The patient survived and ultimately made a full recovery. The successful outcome reflected the coordinated efforts of the entire care team, with Jordan’s clinical judgment, persistence, and willingness to advocate for his patient playing an important role.

Jordan’s actions demonstrate the vital role critical care transport professionals play in bridging the gap between initial treatment and definitive care. Air Evac Lifeteam is proud to recognize Flight Nurse and Paramedic Jordan Turner as a Star of Life.

Robin “Nicky” Langdon is a Flight Nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, whose clinical expertise, quick thinking, and determined patient advocacy helped save the life of a critically ill patient.

During a challenging transport, Nicky and her flight partner cared for a patient whose condition continued to deteriorate. Recognizing the severity of the emergency, the crew coordinated and administered a significant volume of blood products while providing continuous lifesaving care.

Nicky also recognized that the patient urgently needed surgical intervention. She strongly advocated for the patient to be admitted directly to the operating room, helping minimize delays in reaching definitive treatment. When the patient’s condition became critical during transfer and additional blood products were not yet available, Nicky continued transfusions using her crew’s own supply, helping sustain the patient until the surgical team could assume care.

The patient survived and ultimately made a full recovery. The successful outcome reflected the coordinated work of the entire care team, with Nicky’s clinical judgment, persistence, and willingness to advocate for what her patient needed playing an important role.

Nicky’s actions demonstrate the vital role critical care transport professionals play in bridging the gap between initial treatment and definitive care. Air Evac Lifeteam is proud to recognize Flight Nurse Nicky Langdon as a Star of Life.

Putting others above himself, Randall Roberson’s commitment to serving his community was on full display when historic flooding ravaged Eastern Kentucky.

On one evening in late July 2022, Randall was on duty as flood waters began rising. It quickly became clear to him that it was no longer safe for his family to remain in their home. Randall’s supervisor approached him and told him he should probably go home and be with his family, he replied that his family was in a safe place, but that other families might not be so lucky. He asked to continue helping those community members who were not as fortunate.

Although Randall and his family ended up losing everything they owned, he remained steadfast in his duties and lived at the station for more than two weeks, taking every opportunity to help that he could.