Ryan Jones
Bear Creek,NC
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter / EMT
Bennett Volunteer Fire Department
Bennett, NC
12.1990 - Current
- Volunteer Firefighter / EMT
- I have been a volunteer for approximately 35 years
- Assist in the checking and maintenance of all equipment and apparatus to insure response readiness
- Answer calls for service for fire, rescue, alarms, and medical assistance as available.
Insurance Agent
Advantage Insurance Agency Network
Siler City, NC
09/05/22 - Current
- Gathered detailed information from customers prior to offering quotes or making recommendations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
- Scheduled meetings with prospective clients to discuss available products and services.
- Worked to resolve claims issues and billing issues on behalf of the clients
EMT -Paramedic - Shift Commander
Guilford County EMS
Greensboro, NC
05.1992 - 03.2022
- Facilitated communication between family members of a patient undergoing treatment.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
- Researched new technologies related to EMS operations in order to improve processes.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Educated patients on pre-hospital treatment techniques such as bleeding control methods.
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians or according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as paramedics and nurses.
- Attended continuing education courses related to EMT skills development.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Participated in drills designed to prepare responders for handling large-scale emergencies.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
- Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
- Conducted assessments of trauma victims using advanced assessment techniques.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- As the EMS Shift Commander, I managed the day to day Operations of the Service to insure that the needs of the service and the citizens were met.
Firefighter / EMT
Southeast Fire Department
Greensboro, NC
03.2006 - 11.2007
- Part Time Firefighter / EMT
- 16-24 hours per week
- Checked equipment and apparatus to insure they were ready for responses
- Answered calls in the primary and mutual aid districts for fire-rescue emergencies, as well as medical.
- Functioned as an EMT to render aid and treatment until EMS arrived to assume patient care.
- Other maintenance duties as assigned to include building maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment repair, and hydrant testing
Firefighter / EMT
Fire District 14
Greensboro, NC
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Part time firefighter EMT
- Worked 12-24 hours per week to assist with staffing a 4 man Engine Company that had City and County response areas.
- Maintained the Station and quarters to insure a clean work environment
- Checked, tested, and maintained the Engine and Tanker daily to insure response capability.
- Checked all response equipment and medical equipment each shift to insure response readiness
- Performed grounds maintenance as well as hydrant testing and maintenance
- Answered calls for service ranging from fire, rescue, alarms, and medical calls.
- Participated in multi-company drills with both City and County Departments
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC07-1993
High School Diploma -
Chatham Central High School
Bear Creek, NC06-1991
Skills
- Weather condition assessment
- Community Education
- Medical Response
- Fire suppression work
- Apparatus maintenance
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Fire suppression tactics
- Conditions assessment
- Alarm response
- Public assistance and support
- Fire Control
- Water and chemical streams
- Emergency Response
- Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Public Education
- Medical Services Administration
- Incident safety
- Patient care documentation
- Community Relations
- Emergency Management
- Staff development and leadership
- Administration and management
- Relationship building and management
- EMS expertise
- Medical assessments
- Hazard Prevention
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Staff Scheduling
- First-aid and CPR
- Emergency medical treatment
- Personnel Management
- Equipment evaluation
Affiliations
- I am a husband to my wonderful wife of 25 years, and a father to our four (now) adult children
- I am an active member of Tyson's Creek Baptist Church where I serve as a Deacon and fill in Sunday School Teacher
Accomplishments
- I had the honor to retire from Guilford County Emergency Services in March of 2022 with 30 years of service. I had a great career, with many experiences and opportunities.
Certification
- NC EMT Paramedic
- NC Firefighter 1 &2
- Haz Mat Ops
- Vehicle Machinary Rescue
- NIMS 100,200, 700, 800
- ICS 300 and 400
Timeline
Firefighter / EMT
Southeast Fire Department
03.2006 - 11.2007
Firefighter / EMT
Fire District 14
09.2002 - 06.2005
EMT -Paramedic - Shift Commander
Guilford County EMS
05.1992 - 03.2022
Firefighter / EMT
Bennett Volunteer Fire Department
12.1990 - Current
Insurance Agent
Advantage Insurance Agency Network
09/05/22 - Current
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Guilford Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Chatham Central High School
- NC EMT Paramedic
- NC Firefighter 1 &2
- Haz Mat Ops
- Vehicle Machinary Rescue
- NIMS 100,200, 700, 800
- ICS 300 and 400
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