SAMUEL D. HOWARD
Otway,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse and Paramedic with extensive emergency medical experience and a strong background in high-acuity patient care, emergency response, stabilization, and clinical leadership. More than 15 years of progressive EMS experience, including 911 emergency response, ALS care, patient stabilization, interfacility transport, and supervision. Currently serving as a Supervisor/Paramedic with Medicare Ambulance, where I have been employed since 2013 and was promoted to Supervisor in 2023. Recently transitioned into professional nursing after completing a Paramedic-to-RN program and passing the NCLEX-RN in March 2026. Bring a unique combination of nursing education, advanced prehospital clinical experience, leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress environments. Committed to safe, compassionate, evidence-based patient care and effective collaboration with patients, families, nurses, physicians, EMS personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor / Paramedic / EMT
MEDCARE AMBULANCE
01.2013 - Current
- Promoted to Supervisor in November 2023, assuming responsibility for supporting EMS personnel, maintaining operational standards, and promoting quality patient care.
- Advanced through clinical and leadership roles over a decade, enhancing team capabilities and patient care standards.
- Delivered ALS and BLS emergency medical care to patients facing diverse medical, traumatic, and critical conditions, ensuring high-quality treatment.
- Evaluate patient conditions, identify clinical priorities, and initiate appropriate treatment and stabilization.
- Perform advanced airway management and provide cardiac assessment and treatment.
- Establish and maintain IV access and administer medications according to established protocols.
- Perform and interpret EKGs as part of comprehensive cardiac assessment.
- Provide emergency treatment while operating effectively in rapidly changing, high-stress environments.
- Manage medical and cardiac emergencies and participate in code management.
- Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with receiving facilities, healthcare providers, patients, and families.
- Led by example, fostering teamwork and prioritizing patient safety and outcomes across all interactions.
- Utilize extensive field experience to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate clinically significant findings to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
EMT / Paramedic
PIKE COUNTY EMS
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered BLS and ALS care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, cardiac events, respiratory emergencies, and other acute conditions.
- Delivered BLS and ALS care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, cardiac events, respiratory emergencies, and other acute conditions, enhancing patient outcomes in critical situations.
- Performed rapid patient assessment, triage, stabilization, treatment, and transport to ensure timely and effective emergency care.
- Participated in emergency and cardiac arrest response and code management.
- Provided dedicated 911 emergency medical response throughout Pike County.
- Worked collaboratively with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency departments, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide reassurance and clear information during high-stress and emotionally challenging circumstances.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient care records.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment while working independently in unpredictable emergency environments.
Wheelchair Driver / EMT
PORTSMOUTH AMBULANCE
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Advanced from wheelchair transportation to emergency medical technician, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and delivered BLS care, enhancing patient outcomes in emergency situations.
- Assisted with trauma and emergency medical treatment.
- Provided assistance during trauma and emergency medical treatments in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
- Completed accurate documentation and patient care records.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently.
Wheelchair Driver
ABLE EMS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensured safe transportation for patients with diverse mobility and medical needs, contributing to overall patient well-being.
- Supported patients with care, prioritizing safety, dignity, and comfort throughout transportation.
- Maintained accurate transportation documentation and records to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
- Gained experience in patient care and emergency medical services by assisting with patient needs.
Education
Paramedic-to-RN Transition Program -
COLLINS CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
01.2025 - 02.2026
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) -
COLLINS CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
Paramedic Program / Allied Health Coursework -
SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B -
SCIOTO COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
High School Diploma -
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Emergency & acute care
- Emergency stabilization
- High-acuity patient care
- Patient triage
- Trauma care
- Airway management
- Cardiac assessment and monitoring
- Code management
- Comprehensive assessments
- IV therapy
- Medication management
- EKG/cardiology
- Patient assessment
- Emergency medicine
- Acute care
- Trauma
- Respiratory emergencies
- Patient stabilization
- Patient stabilization
- CPR and AED
- CPR and AED
- Vital-sign monitoring
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient reassessment
- Clinical recordkeeping
- Medical records
- 911 emergency response
- Triage
- Cardiology
- EKG
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Leadership & communication
- EMS supervision
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Staff communication
- Family communication
- Conflict management
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making under pressure
- Patient counseling
- Patient and family communication
- Conflict management
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making under pressure
- Patient counseling
- Patient and family communication
Personal Information
Title: RN, PARAMEDIC
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) NCLEX-RN passed March 2026
- Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- AMLS
- ASLS
- Trauma
- CPR/AED
- EVOC
- STNA
- Volunteer Firefighter
LEADERSHIP
Title: RN, PARAMEDIC
Timeline
Paramedic-to-RN Transition Program -
COLLINS CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
01.2025 - 02.2026
Supervisor / Paramedic / EMT
MEDCARE AMBULANCE
01.2013 - Current
EMT / Paramedic
PIKE COUNTY EMS
01.2013 - 01.2018
Wheelchair Driver / EMT
PORTSMOUTH AMBULANCE
01.2010 - 01.2013
Wheelchair Driver
ABLE EMS
01.2009 - 01.2010
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) -
COLLINS CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
Paramedic Program / Allied Health Coursework -
SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B -
SCIOTO COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
High School Diploma -
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL