John Sturdivant
Gravette,AR
Summary
Focused and committed technical FF/Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 26 years of quality performance in patient care and emergency scene command. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented, and continually maintaining thorough knowledge of medical and fire training by professional certifications and attending technical training sessions and online CEU.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
FF/Paramedic
Eureka Springs Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for responding to Emergency and routine calls, as well as ordering and maintaining equipment.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain emergency vehicle readiness for response, continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Ordering and maintaining supplies for the fire stations, ambulances, and fire apparatuses.
- Maintaining certifications for safe and efficient operation of emergency vehicles.
- CPR instructor keeping everyone up to date on CPR training and certification.
FF/Paramedic
Gravette Fire Department
09.2013 - Current
- Responsible for Emergency and routine calls. Was in charge of all volunteer personnel and scheduling work days as well as ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- CPR instructor keeping everyone up to date on training and certification.
FF/Paramedic
Newton County Ambulance
02.1994 - 07.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- CPR Instructor keeping everyone up to date on CPR training and certification.
FF/Paramedic
Northwest EMS
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Fire Chief
Pineville Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
- I worked at this department from 1985-2009.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
Education
TCCC Instructor
US Navy Medical TCCC School
San Diego, CA2012
Paramedic
Crowder College
Neosho, MO2005
Firefighter 1 And 2
Crowder College
Neosho, MO1992
EMT
Bella Vista Fire Department
Bella Vista, AR01.1988
High School Diploma -
Mcdonald County High School
Anderson, MO05.1986
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Medical History Collection
- Emergency Response
- Vital Assessments
- Patient Transport
- Scene Safety and Organization
Timeline
FF/Paramedic
Eureka Springs Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
FF/Paramedic
Northwest EMS
02.2018 - 10.2022
FF/Paramedic
Gravette Fire Department
09.2013 - Current
Fire Chief
Pineville Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
FF/Paramedic
Newton County Ambulance
02.1994 - 07.2023
TCCC Instructor
US Navy Medical TCCC School
Paramedic
Crowder College
Firefighter 1 And 2
Crowder College
EMT
Bella Vista Fire Department
High School Diploma -
Mcdonald County High School
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