Stephen Johnson
Covington
Summary
Dedicated EMT-Basic skilled in emergency response, patient assessment, and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with medical teams and train new EMTs to enhance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Wellstar Spalding Regional EMS
Griffin
12.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions on-site.
- Administered first aid and life support during critical situations.
- Coordinated with paramedics and medical personnel to ensure timely and safe patient transport.
- Maintained equipment and ensured readiness for emergency response scenarios.
- Accurately documented patient information and treatment plans to facilitate continuity of care during transports.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols and safety procedures in the field.
- Provided clear communication to patients and families, offering reassurance and critical information about treatment and transport.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to enhance skills and readiness.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Reported infectious disease cases to appropriate medical authorities.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GASkills
- Patient assessment
- Triage decision making
- First aid administration
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical documentation
- Customer management
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Wellstar Spalding Regional EMS
12.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Southern Crescent Technical College