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JON CAHOON

Forest City,IA

Summary

Dynamic Advanced EMT with proven expertise in delivering exceptional pre-hospital emergency care. Skilled in advanced life support and critical decision-making, Committed to safety, compliance, training and mentoring,

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced EMT

Winnebago County EMS
01.2025 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality pre-hospital emergency care, reducing hospital admission times and improving patient outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying critical needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing advanced life support and administering medications in emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.

Compliance Coordinator

Ag Processing Inc
05.2004 - Current
  • Supported documentation and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Engaged in training sessions to understand compliance procedures and expectations.
  • Conducted thorough audits to identify areas for improvement in regulatory adherence.
  • Reduced risk exposure by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Stayed current on emerging regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to internal policies and procedures.
  • Provided training to employees on essential compliance topics, increasing overall awareness and understanding.

Advanced EMT

Clear Lake Fire Department/EMS
04.2012 - 12.2024
  • Administer emergency medical care and advanced life support techniques in high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transition and continuity of care.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine treatment needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
  • Train and mentor junior EMTs on protocols, equipment usage, and best practices in emergency response.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.

Education

Advanced EMT

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
05-2012

High School Diploma -

Newman High School
Mason City, IA
06-1990

Skills

  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Compliance Audit Management
  • Team collaboration
  • Record keeping
  • Reporting and documentation

Affiliations

  • Sons of the American Legion Post #110 Manly, Iowa
  • Forest City Ambulance Service, Forest City, Iowa
  • NIACC EMS Advisory Committee, Mason City, Iowa
  • American Heart Association Heartsaver and BLS Instructor

Timeline

Advanced EMT

Winnebago County EMS
01.2025 - Current

Advanced EMT

Clear Lake Fire Department/EMS
04.2012 - 12.2024

Compliance Coordinator

Ag Processing Inc
05.2004 - Current

Advanced EMT

North Iowa Area Community College

High School Diploma -

Newman High School

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