Nicholas Johnson
Hendersonville,North Carolina
Summary
A highly resourceful, innovative and committed paramedic with extensive experience of dealing with medical emergencies and of providing professional patient focused care. Nick has the ability to manage demanding situations that involve minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road and rail accidents, criminal violence, fires and other incidents. He has excellent client facing and configuration skils and a strong team player.
Now looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and also further my personal.
Now looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and also further my personal.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Henderson County EMS
Hendersonville, NC
10.2010 - Current
- Effectively evaluated hundreds of emergencies.
- adapted immediately to changing circumstances in emergency situations and established priorities accordingly.
- Developed a high level of skills in medical techniques such as taking ekg's, vital signs, placing int's, splinting fractures, and woud management to name just a few.
- Performing triage at the scene of an emergency to determine priority of care.
- Assuming immediate control of accident and emergency situations.
- Reporting to hospital staff professionals regarding patients condition and approximate time of arrival.
- When required administering drips, medication, and oxygen supplies to patient.
- Co-operating with other emergency services - Police, Fire Department as required.
- Involved in the intubating, resuscitating and stabilization of patients.
- Checking medical equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness.
- Giving appropriate medical advice and training to healthcare colleagues.
- Organising and arranging for a casualties speedy transportation to a hospital
Fireman
Riceville Fire Department
Asheville, NC
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Fire Prevention and Enforcement.
- Firefighting Techniques.
- Emergency Response Procedures.
Education
Associates of Science - Paramedic
Asheville-Bumcombe Technology College
Asheville, NC2010
Skills
Invasive Procedures
Emergency Driving
Patient Assessment
Assertive
Alert and Perceptive
Reassuring manner
Compassionate
Certification
- ACLS
- CPR
- PALS
- ITLS
Timeline
Paramedic
Henderson County EMS
10.2010 - Current
Fireman
Riceville Fire Department
01.2009 - 06.2010
Associates of Science - Paramedic
Asheville-Bumcombe Technology College