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Johnny Allen

Summary

Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations, as an EMT for over 7 years. Skilled in patient needs assessment and providing care in dynamic environments. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of biology and human anatomy/physiology to better serve patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Marlboro County EMS
05.2022 - Current
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign ÷machines.

Emergency Medical Technician

Medtrust
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide emergency medical assistance and inter-facility transport
  • Quickly and efficiently assess a patient's condition and determine the best course of

treatment

  • Transport patients safely in an ambulance
  • Provide first aid or life support to patients who are sick or injured
  • Transfer patients to the emergency area of the hospital or other healthcare facility
  • Report what they saw and did to doctors, nurses or other healthcare staff
  • Document what kind of medical treatment was given to the patient from the moment of arriving at the scene to transferring the patient to the healthcare facility
  • Replace, clean and buy inventory of supplies and equipment

Emergency Medical Technician

Darlington Fireman's Rescue Squad
08.2016 - Current
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Quickly assesses the nature and extent of a patient's illness and/or injury and administers appropriate emergency care within the licensure and training of a South Carolina State EMT. Emergency care may include managing the patient's airway; administering oxygen; inserting an esophageal obturator airway; operating automatic external cardiac defibrillation equipment; performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation; assisting in child birth; applying a PCPD or Kendrick Extrication Device (KED); operating a pulse oximeter; bandaging wounds; operating and maintaining all other pieces of emergency equipment which the EMT is licensed to use in the State of South Carolina.
  • Determines patient condition in order to decide upon appropriate treatment and/or to assist a physician in making such decisions by conducting a primary assessment that includes checking level of consciousness, airway, breathing, blood pressure, pulse, lung sounds, pupils, skin color and skin temperature; and by conducting a secondary assessment that includes a focused or complete head-to-toe physical inspection and asking the patient or other knowledgeable persons about medications, current medical treatment, and prior conditions or illnesses.
  • Uses muscular strength, coordination and endurance needed for lifting, moving and restraining patients. Able to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold. Able to work long periods of time in a standing position and perform well with little sleep.
  • Uses aural keenness needed to evaluate physical characteristics of a patient such as blood pressure, crepitation, and lung sounds.
  • Operates the ambulance communication equipment and communicates information in a professional manner. Relays patient assessment information to the medical control physician in a clear, concise manner and provides frequent updates as needed regarding the patient's condition.
  • Prepares patients for transportation by "packaging" patients through use of appropriate splints such as back boards, cervical collars, and head immobilization devices; by removing patients from vehicle wreckage; and by restraining, lifting and carrying patients to and from the ambulance or up and down stairs.

Physician Substitute Supervisor

Kedplasma
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management computer system
  • Conduct screening procedures to include taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks
  • Perform finger sticks to test donors for hematocrit testing and total protein testing utilizing screening equipment. Monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system
  • Determine donor eligibility by performing donor eligibility assessments, to include; medical history interview, physical examination, educating donor on donor testing, HIV/AIDS virus, donation risks, informed consent, confidential self-exclusion, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) testing as necessary
  • Provide counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results
  • Initiate and assist in donor investigations regarding Post Donation Information
  • Evaluate and attend to donor adverse events during the donation process
  • Follow all standard operating procedures for all medical emergencies, to include communication with the Center Medical Director and donor transport to emergency medical care facilities. Communicate and seek direction from Center Medical Director and Center Management as necessary
  • Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures
  • Ensure Physician Substitutes (other) are in compliance with all SOPs and regulations

Emergency Medical Technician

Darlington County EMS
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Quickly assesses the nature and extent of a patient's illness and/or injury and administers appropriate emergency care within the licensure and training of a South Carolina State EMT. Emergency care may include managing the patient's airway; administering oxygen; inserting an esophageal obturator airway; operating automatic external cardiac defibrillation equipment; performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation; assisting in child birth; applying a PCPD or Kendrick Extrication Device (KED); operating a pulse oximeter; bandaging wounds; operating and maintaining all other pieces of emergency equipment which the EMT is licensed to use in the State of South Carolina.
  • Determines patient condition in order to decide upon appropriate treatment and/or to assist a physician in making such decisions by conducting a primary assessment that includes checking level of consciousness, airway, breathing, blood pressure, pulse, lung sounds, pupils, skin color and skin temperature; and by conducting a secondary assessment that includes a focused or complete head-to-toe physical inspection and asking the patient or other knowledgeable persons about medications, current medical treatment, and prior conditions or illnesses.
  • Uses muscular strength, coordination and endurance needed for lifting, moving and restraining patients. Able to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold. Able to work long periods of time in a standing position and perform well with little sleep.
  • Uses aural keenness needed to evaluate physical characteristics of a patient such as blood pressure, crepitation, and lung sounds.
  • Operates the ambulance communication equipment and communicates information in a professional manner. Relays patient assessment information to the medical control physician in a clear, concise manner and provides frequent updates as needed regarding the patient's condition.
  • Prepares patients for transportation by "packaging" patients through use of appropriate splints such as back boards, cervical collars, and head immobilization devices; by removing patients from vehicle wreckage; and by restraining, lifting and carrying patients to and from the ambulance or up and down stairs.

Education

Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Pee Dee Regional EMS
Florence, SC
09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biochemistry

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
05.2020

EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC
05.2016

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills Experience interacting with community groups or forums, able to deescalate rising conflicts- on scene or in the workplace
  • Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership, vision and strategic direction, with previous supervisory experience at a fast paced medical production facility
  • Moderate knowledge of MS Office suite software Experience in the use and management of various software packages related to EMS operations, billing and financial management
  • Well versed in DHEC regulation 61-7, understanding the minimum requirements set forth by SC state
  • Highly knowledgeable and analytical Documentation Specialist with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Has the ability to function well in stressful situations to deal tactfully with patients, family members and co-workers Able to cooperate and maintain a good rapport with fire, police and hospital personnel

Certification

  • Paramedic- National Registry of EMTs
  • Paramedic- South Carolina State
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • National Incident Management System certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Marlboro County EMS
05.2022 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Medtrust
01.2022 - Current

Physician Substitute Supervisor

Kedplasma
09.2020 - 01.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Darlington Fireman's Rescue Squad
08.2016 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Darlington County EMS
06.2016 - 11.2017

Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Pee Dee Regional EMS

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

The Citadel

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biochemistry

The Citadel

EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Robeson Community College
Johnny Allen