McKenna Johnson
Independence,KY
Summary
Excited new Emergency Medical Technician, as a current paramedic student, looking for great learning & hands-on experiences before becoming a Medic in Fall 2025. Outgoing, motivated, quick learner who has a strong desire to succeed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Firefighter
Burlington Fire Department/ Union Fire Department
Union , KY
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Participated in drills and exercises for training purposes.
- Cleaned apparatus bays, storage rooms and work areas according to established standards.
- Inspected hydrants, hoses and ladders to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
EMT Student Ride Time
Central Campbell
Alexandria , KY
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12-2025
High School Diploma -
Boone County High School
Florence, KY05-2023
Emergency Medical Technician - General Education/ EMS
Gateway Community And Technical College
Covington, KY05-2023
Skills
- Emergency Medical Technician Certified
- CPR Certified
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Communication
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- High School Athlete, Including volleyball & softball.
- Hiking & Exercising.
- Volunteered for St. Elizabeth Hospital in the Emergency Room.
Accomplishments
- While attending Gateway Community and Technical College as a Dual-Enrollment student in high school, I had been awarded onto the Dean's List in the Fall 2022 semester.
Certification
- Received my Basic Firefighter Certification in May 2022 through KCTCS/Gateway Community and Technical College.
- Skills competition of Emergency Medical Technician course through KCTCS/Gateway Community and Techinical College in May 2023.
- CPR certified.
- NREMT EMT certification on February 16th, 2023.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMT Student Ride Time
Central Campbell
02.2022 - 04.2022
Junior Firefighter
Burlington Fire Department/ Union Fire Department
01.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Boone County High School
Emergency Medical Technician - General Education/ EMS
Gateway Community And Technical College
- Received my Basic Firefighter Certification in May 2022 through KCTCS/Gateway Community and Technical College.
- Skills competition of Emergency Medical Technician course through KCTCS/Gateway Community and Techinical College in May 2023.
- CPR certified.
- NREMT EMT certification on February 16th, 2023.
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