John Ogozalek
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated EMT/Paramedic with extensive experience at American Medical Response. Expert in patient assessment and emergency care, I excel in crisis management and critical thinking. Proven track record of enhancing team performance and ensuring safety during high-pressure situations. Committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining equipment for optimal readiness.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT/Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
West Hartford
06.2021 - Current
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
EMS/Fire Lieutenant
Mortlake Fire
Brooklyn
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Coordinated with medical personnel regarding patient care protocols.
- Developed standard operating guidelines for all departmental functions.
- Ensured proper and timely response to emergency calls.
- Reviewed patient care reports prior to submission for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted regular inspections of EMS vehicles and equipment to ensure proper maintenance.
- Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations, or medical emergencies as needed.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Fire/EMS Captain
Dayville Fire Company
Dayville
04.1992 - 06.2021
- Managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure during high stress situations.
- Monitoring radio communications for incoming calls requesting assistance from EMS units.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Conducting daily safety checks of all EMS vehicles and ensuring that they are properly stocked with necessary supplies.
- Evaluating performance of subordinate personnel through observation, coaching, and feedback sessions.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Providing professional customer service when interacting with members of the public who have requested assistance from EMS teams.
- Performing administrative duties such as preparing reports, completing paperwork, ordering supplies.
- Coordinating with other fire, police, and EMS personnel at the scene of an incident.
- Developing training plans for subordinate personnel in areas such as patient care and operations procedures.
Education
Paramedic Certificate - Paramedicine
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT12-2024
Emergency Medical Instructor - Emergency Medicine
Connecticut Fire Academy
Windsor, CT06-2022
Fire Instructor - Fire Science
Connecticut Fire Academy
Windsor, CT05-2002
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Quinnebaug Valley Community College
Danielson06-1992
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care
- Equipment maintenance
- Medical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Crisis management
Certification
- FF1, FF2, Fire Instructor 1, Haz-Mat Operations, Rescue Core, Fast-Team, Vehicle Extrication, EMS-I, EMT, Paramedic, Master captain
Affiliations
- Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMT/Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2021 - Current
EMS/Fire Lieutenant
Mortlake Fire
05.2018 - 01.2024
Fire/EMS Captain
Dayville Fire Company
04.1992 - 06.2021
Paramedic Certificate - Paramedicine
Capital Community College
Emergency Medical Instructor - Emergency Medicine
Connecticut Fire Academy
Fire Instructor - Fire Science
Connecticut Fire Academy
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Quinnebaug Valley Community College
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