Paula Green, MSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, is an experienced registered nurse with over 29 years in emergency, trauma, and critical care nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Sacramento, and a Master of Science in Nursing Science with a focus on Health Care Leadership from the University of California, Davis.

Paula began her healthcare career in a high-volume 911 EMS system before transitioning into emergency nursing at UC Davis Medical Center, where she spent 18 years in the Emergency Department, including leadership roles as EMS Coordinator and Assistant Nurse Manager. She also worked extensively as a flight nurse for eight years, providing advanced critical care in the prehospital setting.

Following completion of her master’s degree, Paula moved into trauma services and academia, serving as an adjunct professor and clinical instructor for nursing students at Samuel Merritt University and the University of California, Davis. She has been a strong advocate for EMS and emergency nursing and served six years across three consecutive terms in appointed local government roles.

In January 2021, Paula relocated to Weatherford, Texas. She currently serves as the Trauma Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Texas Health Resources Fort Worth, a Level I Trauma Center, where she leads injury prevention initiatives and community outreach efforts.