John Swonger
Redding,CA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in fast-paced medical environments. Demonstrates strong skills in patient care, emergency response, and life-saving procedures. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in high-pressure situations. Skilled in using medical equipment and maintaining composure during critical incidents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Redding, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using both manual and automatic vitals obtaining tools.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and stabilizing patients during medical emergencies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Mountain Medics
Mount Shasta, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
Redding, CA
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
- Managed cash and credit card transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily sales reports.
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple deliveries per shift without compromising quality or timeliness of service.
Assistant Store Manager
America's Tire Company
Redding, CA
02.2012 - 08.2018
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Shasta College
Redding CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
Redding, CA06-2009
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency management
- Patient assessments
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Familiarity with chain of command
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Mountain Medics
01.2021 - 10.2021
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
08.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Store Manager
America's Tire Company
02.2012 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Shasta College
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School