JOHN BERRY
Summary
Dedicated Paramedic Firefighter bringing25 years of excellent public safety service with a focus on prehospital patient care. Strong interest in community outreach and public education as well as provider education. Willing and able to offer an unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
- Line officer for Paid on Call fire department
- Oversee all operations during my Assigned “Duty Week “
- Also, direct and oversee the department's EMS operations at the Medical First Responder level if license
- Responsible for ensuring state and Local protocol compliance
- Responsible for Continuing Education for all holders of a medical license
- Function as the EMS Education Coordinator for department and as Assistant Training Officer for fire related training
Lead Paramedic
Eaton Area EMS
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operation of ALS unit including daily inventory and function check of supplies and equipment
- Providing both 911 and inter-facility transport care to sick and injured
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, and other first responders during complex emergencies to ensure effective collaboration.
- Established rapport with patients'' families, offering reassurance and information about treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge by attending professional development courses related to emergency medical services, maintaining current certifications and licensure.
- Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines when discussing patient information with other healthcare professionals or family members.
- Contributed to a high standard of patient care by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives within the organization and offering suggestions for process improvements.
- Collaborated with emergency room staff for seamless transfer of patients, ensuring continuity of care and proper documentation.
- Enhanced teamwork by fostering open communication among crew members, addressing concerns and providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during transport, addressing their physical and emotional needs while en route to the hospital.
- Exhibited adaptability when responding to diverse emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, motor vehicle accidents, respiratory difficulties or trauma incidents.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote public awareness of emergency medical services, fostering a positive image within the community.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by overseeing daily operations at the paramedic station and resolving any issues that arose among team members.
- Mentored junior paramedics, providing guidance on best practices in emergency medical services and fostering team cohesion.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing advanced life support measures and administering medications as needed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to determine appropriate interventions based on symptoms presented.
- Improved communication with dispatchers through timely updates on patient status and transport locations, optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, treatments administered, and relevant observations during transports for accurate documentation purposes.
- Streamlined response times by maintaining accurate inventories of medical supplies and equipment on ambulance units.
- Implemented evidence-based practices for patient care in accordance with established protocols, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responsible for the deployment and response of multiple ALS units out of Eaton Area EMS Station2
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Pool Firefighter / Paramedic
Windsor Charter Township Emergency Services
11.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operation of ALS unit including daily inventory and function check of supplies and equipment
- Providing911 transport care to sick and injured
- Checking all equipment, including hoses, fittings, ladders, self contained breathing apparatus equipment and all other life safety equipment to ensure its working properly
- Fire Suppression and community education on fire and life safety topics
Paramedic
Castleton Maple Grove Nashville EMS
08.2012 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operation of ALS unit including daily inventory and function check of supplies and equipment
- Providing both911 and inter-facility transport care to sick and injured
- Responsible for agency inventory and ordering
Firefighter/ MFR
Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Checking all equipment, including hoses, fittings, ladders, self contained breathing apparatus equipment and all other life safety equipment to ensure its working properly
- Fire Suppression and community education on fire and life safety topics
Lead Paramedic
Life EMS Inc
08.1998 - 08.2012
- Responsible for the daily operation of ALS unit including daily inventory and function check of supplies and equipment
- Providing both911 and inter-facility transport care to sick and injured
- Served3 years on911 committee with focus on implementing the change over to the State of Michigan800mhz radio system for improved interoperability
- Served2 years on the Emergency Management board as EMS representative
EMT / Shuttle driver
Charlotte Area EMS
05.1998 - 09.1998
- Operation of golf cart and shuttle van during construction of addition at Hayes Green Beach Hospital transporting visitors from rear parking lot to main entrance
- Providing bls level care on second ambulance
Welder Fabricator
Tenneco Inc
08.1996 - 04.1998
- Production and fabrication welding for automotive supplier
- Read and interpreted schematics to create accurate products
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products
Combat Medic
United States Army
08.1988 - 07.1996
- Providing emergent and routine medical care to soldiers in garrison and field environments
Education
NFPA1021 Fire Officer III -
Michigan Firefighters Training Council
Lansing, MI01.2023
Fire Instructor I - undefined
Michigan Firefighters Training Council
Lansing, MI01.2020
Michigan Fire Company Officer I & II - undefined
Michigan Firefighters Training Council
Lansing, MI01.2019
State of Michigan Emergency Medical Service Instructor Coordinator Program -
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI01.2019
Firefighter II - undefined
Montcalm County Fire Academy
Sidney, MI01.2018
Firefighter I - undefined
Ionia County Fire Academy
Ionia, MI01.2002
Paramedic - undefined
Michigan State Police Haz-Mat Training Center
Lansing, MI01.2000
Emergency Medical Tech - undefined
Hayes Green Beach Hospital
Charlotte, MI01.1998
Combat Medical Specialist - undefined
Fort Sam Houston Texas
Fort Sam Houston, TX01.1989
Skills
- Emergency response
- Personnel management
- Fire suppression
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency response procedures
- Public education
- Fire inspection suppression
- Hazardous materials response
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Incident command
- Interagency coordination
- Fire prevention
- Emergency management
- Staff performance evaluation
- Budget administration
- Fire response team direction
- Firefighting procedures
- Crew training
- Incident reporting
- Workload prioritization
- Firefighting operations
- Municipal codes
- Fire protection
- Regulatory enforcement
- Training oversight
- Emergency response coordination
- Emergency medical treatment
- Records management
- Quality control guidelines
- Disaster management
- Performance monitoring
- Worker training
- Fire department maintenance
- Drills and demonstrations
- Structural assessment
- Teamwork
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Safety management
- Interpersonal skills
- Public safety
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Operational procedures
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Public speaking
- Staff training
- Continuous improvement
- Record keeping
- Emergency planning
- Staff scheduling
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Pediatric Emergencies For Prehospital Providers
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Incident Command System
- Vehicle Extrication
- Advanced Vehicle Stabilization
Timeline
Captain
Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
Lead Paramedic
Eaton Area EMS
06.2022 - Current
Pool Firefighter / Paramedic
Windsor Charter Township Emergency Services
11.2016 - Current
Firefighter/ MFR
Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department
06.2016 - 08.2022
Paramedic
Castleton Maple Grove Nashville EMS
08.2012 - Current
Lead Paramedic
Life EMS Inc
08.1998 - 08.2012
EMT / Shuttle driver
Charlotte Area EMS
05.1998 - 09.1998
Welder Fabricator
Tenneco Inc
08.1996 - 04.1998
Combat Medic
United States Army
08.1988 - 07.1996
Fire Instructor I - undefined
Michigan Firefighters Training Council
Michigan Fire Company Officer I & II - undefined
Michigan Firefighters Training Council
Firefighter II - undefined
Montcalm County Fire Academy
Firefighter I - undefined
Ionia County Fire Academy
Paramedic - undefined
Michigan State Police Haz-Mat Training Center
Emergency Medical Tech - undefined
Hayes Green Beach Hospital
Combat Medical Specialist - undefined
Fort Sam Houston Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Pediatric Emergencies For Prehospital Providers
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Incident Command System
- Vehicle Extrication
- Advanced Vehicle Stabilization
NFPA1021 Fire Officer III -
Michigan Firefighters Training Council
State of Michigan Emergency Medical Service Instructor Coordinator Program -
Lansing Community College
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