Marlon Flanders
Marlon Flanders embodies EMS excellence through his hard work, perseverance, and passion.
Marlon joined GMR Trinidad and Tobago in September 2013. Since then, he has been an inspiring force among his teammates. His leaders describe him as a dedicated EMS professional who is always willing to mentor new teammates as well as current ones.
A role model to many, Marlon possesses an attitude of leadership, constantly seeking ways to share his knowledge and experience. He is always ready to help others grow and develop their own EMS skills, as well as to improve the quality of care given to his patients. It was no surprise to his team when he promoted to the supervisory team in 2016.
Marlon’s commitment to providing excellent emergent care is a true reflection of his enthusiasm for serving his community on this dual-island Caribbean nation.
Renata Baboolal
Renata Baboolal goes out of her way for patients and coworkers. She truly exemplifies GMR’s One Team Guiding Principle, that “We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.” In her current role as a Preceptor, Renata is enthusiastic about sharing her practical experiences and training with new teams. She is highly valued among her peers, who describe her as an extremely supportive colleague who is always willing to lend a helping hand where needed.
Renata believes in the power of mentorship and takes an active role in serving as a mentor to new graduates, offering guidance when and where possible so that they can succeed in their new roles. Her selection as a Star of Life came as no surprise to her coworkers, who have seen her live out her commitment to patient care. Renata is a hard worker and continually strives to put her best foot forward in every situation.
Renata also has a strong interest in serving her community. Earlier this year, she was presented with an award for Outstanding Performance and Safe Driving by Arrive Alive, the non-governmental organization that specializes in public safety, and by BHP Billiton of Trinidad and Tobago.
Lynford Lewis
Mentor, caregiver, and change agent are all words used to describe Lynford Lewis.
As a teacher, Lynford helps new team members acclimate to the EMS profession. He is respected by his peers for the way he approaches his job, cares for patients, and advocates for his team. Lynford demonstrates a positive attitude and solution-focused mindset. A champion for change, Lynford is involved in several organizational improvement initiatives.
Last September, when severe flooding impacted his island nation, Lynford volunteered to serve in an EMT role as part of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross response effort. During a different flooding incident last year, Lynford was dispatched to a marooned area. His ambulance was unable to reach the patient, but Lynford found and boarded a truck that was able to take him and his equipment to the patient’s side.
Lynford’s dedication to serving patients and the EMS industry are commendable.
Duane Lessie
Duane has been a member of Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago (GMRTT) for just over 11 years. Duane is deployed in field operations as an Emergency Medical Technician; however, prior to this he has served in the Communications Department as a System Status Dispatcher. Duane is also currently enrolled in the company’s Paramedic certification program which aligns with his career path of advancing his skills as an EMS professional. Duane often serves as a mentor for new EMTs.
Duane’s passion for helping others extends beyond the corridors of GMRTT. He is currently the Health Coordinator for the Bournes Road SDA Church. In addition to this, Duane conducts compression only CPR training at schools in his community, where he volunteers providing fitness training, thereby encouraging healthier lifestyles. Duane is known for lending his passion for fitness and health to his community. Therefore, it came as no surprise when Duane agreed to the request by the Petit Valley Football Club to provide his services as a physio trainer, assisting the team to the league championship.
Duane wears his heart on his sleeve, and it is because of these attributes he has been nominated resoundingly by his peers to be the 2018 GMR Star of Life.
Susan Lutchman-Mohammed
Susan Mohammed is passionate about health care. She joined the Global Medical Response team at its inception in 2005, having worked previously in public health. Early last year, Susan – who’d been working as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher – began her Paramedic training. She never missed a shift in the Communications Center while pursuing her professional development aims. Now a Field Paramedic, Susan relishes the opportunity to be involved in direct patient care.
Susan frequently mentors her peers and makes friends with everyone she meets. Her peers admire her strong work ethic, respect her expert opinion, and appreciate the shining example she sets. In addition to her multiple EMS certifications, Susan holds a National Nursing Certificate and works part-time as a registered nurse.
Rakesh Gowrie
Rakesh has been a part of Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago (GMRTT) for a little more than three years. He is an outstanding clinician, who often exceeds his patients’ expectations. His dedication to patient care and job excellence is evident in the level of enthusiasm he puts into each call.
In October 2015, Rakesh was honored by GMRTT at its Tenth Anniversary function. He won the “Adrenaline Junkie” award. He was resoundingly nominated by his peers, amongst whom he is well respected. He often dedicates his time to coaching colleagues and new team members to ensure their growth and success.
Rakesh is also a member of GMRTT’s Ebola Response Team, which was critical to the management of the pandemic in Trinidad and Tobago. In 2015, he enrolled in the organization’s Paramedic Training Program to advance his skills in the EMS field.