Samuel Johnston
Lake Stevens,United States
Summary
My life has greatly revolved around the fire service and emergency medical care. I truly enjoy helping people and I find that this is the best way for me to do that. I work well in a team setting where you rely on your brothers and sisters to achieve a common goal. I have put a lot of work into becoming proficient at my job and I want to continue gaining knowledge and challenging myself to become better.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Instructor
Central Washington University
01.2023 - Current
- Created scenarios to promote critical thinking, rapid decision making and scene management
- Increased student comprehension of complex concepts through hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiments.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all aspects of relevant subject matter.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
Firefighter/Paramedic
North County Regional Fire Authority
07.2017 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and wound care.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Firefighter
Arlington Fire Department
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
ER Technician
Cascade Valley Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Firefighter/Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Marysville Fire District
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA01.2021
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Drills and Demonstrations
- Pump and Hose Management
- Station and Equipment Maintenance
- Ladder Truck Operation
- Team Collaboration
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Water Emergency Response
- Emergency Response
- Operating Emergency Vehicles
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Adult Laryngoscopy
- Medical team collaboration
- Rescue equipment use
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
Accomplishments
- Central Washington University Paramedic Program
- ACLS/PALS Certified
- RS1
- Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer
- Wildland Red Card Certification
- NCRFA Truck Academy
- Pump Hydraulics Certified
- Hazmat Awareness/OP's Certified
- Firefighter 1/2 Certified
- Class B Wildland Sawyer Certified
- Handtevy Instructor
- ESE
Timeline
Lab Instructor
Central Washington University
01.2023 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
North County Regional Fire Authority
07.2017 - Current
ER Technician
Cascade Valley Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2016
Firefighter/Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Marysville Fire District
07.2014 - 08.2016
Firefighter
Arlington Fire Department
05.2013 - 07.2017
No Degree - Paramedicine
Central Washington University
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