John Owens
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
To use my training and education in the emergency medicine field and continue to learn and develop skills in a variety of settings. Highly motivated and committed medical professional with proven history of performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
SPOKANE CARDIOLOGY
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Full time: 4 10 hour shifts weekly
PARAMEDIC
AMR
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Responsible for patient care in the pre-hospital setting in the Spokane County area
- Responded to 911 dispatches as well as inter-facility transfers
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Full-time position: 36 and 48 hrs biweekly
CARE COORDINATOR
NORTH COUNTRY CLINIC
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for transcribing and medical note taking during patient visit under assigned MD
- Assisted providers with patient care plan, and ensured proper continuation of care and follow up
- Also performed medical assistant duties when needed
- Full-time: 40 hrs/wk
PARAMEDIC
CITY AMBULANCE OF EUREKA
07.2012 - 03.2019
- Responsible for patient care in the pre-hospital setting in the Humboldt County area
- Responded to 911 dispatches as well as inter-facility transfers
- Full-time: 48 and 72 hr shifts rotating weekly
FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
AIR METHODS
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Operated as a paramedic on an air ambulance helicopter as part of a patient care team alongside an RN and pilot
- Provided medical assistance to patients in both the pre-hospital and inter-facility settings
- Full time: 24 and 48 hr shifts biweekly
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
SAINT ALPHONSUS HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted clinical staff with patient care, collected blood specimens for lab testing, and ensured department was stocked and capable of providing care to the sick and injured
- Full-time: 40 hrs/wk
FIRELINE PARAMEDIC
MOUNTAIN MEDICS
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided medical support for wildland fire incidents, coordinated with various agencies and resources to ensure optimal medical coverage and treatment/transport for sick and injured personnel
- Seasonal full-time: 14 day assignments with 12/hr days
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Maintained supplies throughout the Emergency Department, directed phone calls, responded to medical staff requests
- Full-time: 40 hrs/wk
INTENSIVE CARE MONITOR TECHNICIAN
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Monitored critical care and telemetry patients
- Responsible for identifying changes in cardiac rhythms and communicating with nursing staff
- Full-time: 40 hrs/wk
Education
General Studies -
Cuesta Community College
San Luis Obispo, CAHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sandpoint High School
Sandpoint, IDAssociate of Applied Science - PARAMEDICINE
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA06.2012
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Management
- First Aid
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emergency Procedures Understanding
- Patient Care Coordination
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Team Collaboration
- Record Keeping
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800
References
- Kayce Hurd, Paramedic Supervisor (retired), 707.616.3199
- Dr. Eloi Hoopman, North Country Clinic Open Door community Health Center, 707.822.2481
- Chad McCall, RN, Paramedic, CEO Mountain Medics, 541.805.1977
- Anna Garrett, EMT, 509.309.4949
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
SPOKANE CARDIOLOGY
04.2023 - Current
PARAMEDIC
AMR
04.2019 - 04.2023
CARE COORDINATOR
NORTH COUNTRY CLINIC
05.2017 - 03.2019
FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
AIR METHODS
12.2016 - 03.2017
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
SAINT ALPHONSUS HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 06.2016
FIRELINE PARAMEDIC
MOUNTAIN MEDICS
06.2015 - 01.2016
PARAMEDIC
CITY AMBULANCE OF EUREKA
07.2012 - 03.2019
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
10.2011 - 06.2012
INTENSIVE CARE MONITOR TECHNICIAN
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2010 - 10.2011
General Studies -
Cuesta Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sandpoint High School
Associate of Applied Science - PARAMEDICINE
College of The Redwoods
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