![]() I spent 10 years on a federal disaster response team responding to events such as National Safety and Security Events (NSSE), disasters like hurricanes, and the current COVID response. We also provided care to refugees in several unique situations. I also have over 10 years of experience as an emergency nurse and paramedic working in the United States and abroad.Įditors: What first drew you to this work and how did you get into it? We planned and prepared for many different scenarios, and it would be hard to describe them all. Jamla: I tend to have a can-do attitude and seek out opportunities for adventure. I knew I wanted to live a life of service and purpose, I just didn’t know how or what at the time. I liked the idea of being able to go on missions and still maintain a full-time job as an emergency nurse. Disaster response nursing was a way to blend exciting experiences and flexibility. ![]() One way to get into this type of program and join one of the 42 Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) is to visit and create an account and profile. I highly recommend inputting all your certifications in your profile, as well as taking advantage of their resume builder. It can be overwhelming at first because the website contains all of the government jobs, but once you create a profile and job-specific alerts, you will find it is easier to navigate.
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