John Fonte
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic EMS Lieutenant with expertise in incident command and tactical leadership. Proven track record in enhancing team readiness and improving patient care quality through effective training and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Lieutenant
Tampa Fire Rescue
Tampa, FL
12.2017 - Current
- Supervised emergency medical operations, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Mentored new EMS personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for emergency situations.
- Increased team preparedness with consistent training and simulation exercises.
- Mentored junior staff in advanced life support techniques, contributing to professional development and team strength.
- Managed incident response strategies during emergencies, optimizing resource deployment and communication.
- Maintained communication and good working relationship with facility administration.
- Maintained confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
- Improved patient care quality, conducting thorough post-incident reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Oversaw recruitment, orientation and performance evaluations of employees.
- Evaluated and recommended methods of improving operational performance.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored implementation and success of protocols and programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wesley Chapel High School
Wesley Chapel, FLNo Degree - Paramedicine
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08-2019
Skills
- Incident command
- Documentation accuracy
- Motivational skills
- Tactical leadership
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Drug inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Inventory management
Certification
- Licensed Paramedic- PMD536265
- ACLS Training
- BLS Training
Timeline
EMS Lieutenant
Tampa Fire Rescue
12.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wesley Chapel High School
No Degree - Paramedicine
Hillsborough Community College