Gregory Johnson
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Retired Flight Paramedic and CPR instructor, now part-time graduate student looking for part to full time work in the grocery store industry. While experience in the gorcery/retail is over 30 years old, I bring various skills, curiosity, interest and strong work ethic to potential employment in the grocery store industry.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
American Heart Association Instructor
Med Flight Air Ambulance-Self Employed
Albuquerque, NM
02.2022 - Current
- American Heart Association -Instructor
- Instructor of and certify medical personnel in AHA certifications classes to include; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support-CPR (BLS), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization
- Instructor of and certify laypeople in AHA classes in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, Heartsaver and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) operation.
Director of Safety/Flight Paramedic/Educator
Med Flight Air Ambulance
Albuquerque, NM
03.2008 - 09.2021
- Director of Safety for an FAA Part 135 Air Ambulance operation which included creating, maintaining and enforcing an aviation Safety Management System for a 5 aircraft critical care air ambulance service.
- Secondary duties included Administration and management duties for approximately 50 employees (medical and aviation) including hiring and training
- Conducted safety audits of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with FAA,OSHA and the State of New Mexico air ambulance policies, procedures and regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the organization.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices to reduce risk of injury or illness in all aspects of an air ambulance operation.
- Provided classroom and on-site instruction in all safety related and various medical certification classes.
- Participated in incident investigations to document facts surrounding the event, assessment, follow-up and implementation of safety measures based on events.
- Communicated effectively with internal stakeholders regarding safety issues and concerns.
- Assisted with developing training materials related to workplace health, safety and medical portotocol topics.
- Coordinated emergency response drills and exercises as part of preparedness planning efforts.
- Promoted culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity.
- Maintained medical certification and provided specific medical training regarding critical paramedic and RN practices, neonatal and respiratory therapy (ventilator) training.
- Operated as a flight paramedic/safety officer on medical mission in flight in a lear jet air ambulance service
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Educator
Newborn Transport Technician-Fllight Paramedic
University of New Mexco-Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, NM
05.2005 - 03.2014
- Functioned as a Newborn Transport Technician and licensed Paramedic for the New Mexico Newborn Transport Program. Primary duties included functioning as a flight paramedic on a specialized newborn/neonatal medical flight team accessing and treating premature and sick and ill infants from around Mexico and transporting to Neonatal Intensive Care units for continued care. Secondary duties included functioning as primary safety officer during all aspects of mission, pre, post and in-flight, operations.
- Other duties included acting as safety officer and liaison between aviation vendor and in-hospital personnel in developing safety policies and procedures in compliance with FAA, University of New Mexico and the State of new Mexico safety regulations and mandates.
Paramedic
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
Albuquerque, NM
05.2001 - 03.2007
- Performed as an emergency paramedic on an advanced life support ambulance for the sole 9-1-1- transport agency for Bernalillo County and the city of Albuquerque Mew Mexico responding to 9-1-1 requests for assistance and transport as well as interfacility medical transports in the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction deices and patient transport devices.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Paramedic
Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc.
Prescott, AZ
03.1999 - 04.2001
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
EMT-Basic/FFII/Paramedic
Rural Metro Corporation
Tucson, AZ
05.1995 - 02.1999
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2013
Skills
- Customer Service
- Order Fulfillment
- Payment Processing
- Inspecting merchandise
- Placing orders
- Deductive Reasoning
- Customer service-focused
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Punctual and Reliable
- Assisting customers
- Performance Improvement
- Accurate Cash Handling
Certification
- American Heart Association-Instructor # 02190764892 Expiration 1/31/2025 Approved Disciplines:CPR/First Aid, Basic Life Support, Heartsaver, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
American Heart Association Instructor
Med Flight Air Ambulance-Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
Director of Safety/Flight Paramedic/Educator
Med Flight Air Ambulance
03.2008 - 09.2021
Newborn Transport Technician-Fllight Paramedic
University of New Mexco-Health Sciences Center
05.2005 - 03.2014
Paramedic
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
05.2001 - 03.2007
Paramedic
Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc.
03.1999 - 04.2001
EMT-Basic/FFII/Paramedic
Rural Metro Corporation
05.1995 - 02.1999
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of New Mexico
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