Emily Sumner Howard
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nationally Registered Paramedic with 5 years of EMS experience, including 4 years as a Paramedic and current service as a Lieutenant with Gaston County EMS. Proven leader with experience supervising crews, managing complex emergency scenes, and ensuring high standards of patient care and operational readiness. Strong background in incident command, emergency operations, and interagency coordination. Currently completing an Associate Degree in Emergency & Disaster Management, enhancing expertise in preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant – Emergency Medical Services
Gaston County EMS
05.2025 - Current
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to EMS personnel during daily operations and emergency responses
- Serve as a field supervisor supporting clinical decision-making, scene safety, and operational coordination
- Ensure compliance with medical protocols, county policies, and documentation standards
- Assist with incident command operations, including scene management, resource allocation, and multi-agency coordination
- Mentor EMTs and Paramedics to promote professional development, accountability, and performance improvement
- Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness
- Dates of Service
Paramedic
Gaston County EMS
02.2021 - Current
- Delivered advanced life support (ALS) care in high-acuity prehospital environments
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and administered medications and advanced interventions
- Coordinated patient care with hospitals, fire services, and law enforcement agencies
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic patient care reports in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Performed effectively in high-stress, time-critical situations
- Dates of Service
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Gaston County EMS
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided basic life support (BLS) care and assisted ALS providers during emergency responses
- Supported patient movement, monitoring, and on-scene operations
- Maintained ambulance readiness, equipment accountability, and operational preparedness
- Dates of Service
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Disaster Management
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC08-2026
High School Diploma -
Forestview High School
Gastonia, NC06-2017
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Leadership, Training & Professional Education
- EMS Officer I
- Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS)
- Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-700
- ICS-800
Timeline
Lieutenant – Emergency Medical Services
Gaston County EMS
05.2025 - Current
Paramedic
Gaston County EMS
02.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Gaston County EMS
04.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Disaster Management
Catawba Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Forestview High School