John Widgeon
Wetumpka,AL
Summary
Nationally registered Paramedic with nine years of progressively responsible paramedic and medical experience in a fast-paced and dynamic on-call environment. Highly effective at quickly examining trauma patients. Expertise in airway, breathing and circulation emergencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Regional Paramedical Services
Jasper, Al
08.2014 - Current
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Medical Assistant
American Family Care
Wetumpka, Al
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Paramedic
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, Al
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Birmingham , Al
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Paramedic
Care Ambulance Service
Montgomery , Al
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Trenholm State Technical College
Montgomery 2010
Skills
- Rapid patient assessments
- Calm under pressure
- Safe emergency vehicle driver
- Hands-On Medical Experience
- Wound Care Expert
- Skilled Problem Solver
- Fire response safety training
- Fast thinking
Timeline
Paramedic
Regional Paramedical Services
08.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
American Family Care
06.2014 - 08.2014
Paramedic
East Alabama Medical Center
08.2013 - 03.2014
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
07.2012 - 07.2013
Paramedic
Care Ambulance Service
08.2008 - 07.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Trenholm State Technical College
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