SHELBY JOHNS
Mesa,AZ
Summary
A highly resourceful and dedicated paramedic with over eight years of extensive experience handling medical emergencies in all aspects of care. Dedicated and well-qualified New Graduate RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Highly motivated and detail-oriented. Aiming to conserve life, alleviate suffering and promote health while demonstrating compassion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed a variety of basic patient care activities including, but not limited to, assist in applying splints, casts, and other orthopedic devices
- Performed CPR during cardiac arrest management to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient
- Identified and reported unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention
- Obtains blood specimens by physician order or per protocol following hospital and/or clinical lab guidelines; assists in delivering lab specimens as requested
- Provided orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
PARAMEDIC
American Medical Response
03.2019 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted EKGs to determine condition and immediate concerns of each patient
- Stabilized, packaged, and transported patients with both acute and chronic injuries and health concerns with attention to detail and procedural consistency
- Communicated with patients and loved ones to provide information regarding care
- Communicated with medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions for treatment and arrange reception of patients
- Skillfully used EKGs, resuscitators, and defibrillators to deliver advanced life support and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Assessed nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Documented transports to maintain accurate records of emergency and non-emergency requests as well as patient care reports
- Administered basic and advanced life support at scene, en route to hospital, and in pre-hospital settings
- Protected privacy of patient information as required by HIPAA laws in accordance with general health care principles.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
American Medical Response
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Used oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal breathing aids to assist patients in pulmonary distress
- Participated in professional development training to improve patient care proficiency
- Utilized BLS training to meet needs of ill and injured patients
- Kept patients and family members calm to obtain information critical to providing emergency care
- Drove and operated specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at safe and controlled speeds.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05.2024
Paramedic Certification -
Crafton Hills Community College
Yucaipa, CA08.2018
Skills
- Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
- Superior decision making in emergency situations
- Addressing medical needs quickly and accurately
- Patient teaching and education
- Patient documentation in Electronic Health Record
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of BLS, ACLS, and PALS procedures and patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced Clinical judgment
Certification
- RN license number, pending May/June 2024
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic Registry Number, M5104105, 03/31/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 11/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) -American Heart Association, 11/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -American Heart Association, 11/2025
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)-National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 2025
Timeline
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
PARAMEDIC
American Medical Response
03.2019 - Current
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
American Medical Response
06.2015 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Paramedic Certification -
Crafton Hills Community College
- RN license number, pending May/June 2024
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic Registry Number, M5104105, 03/31/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 11/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) -American Heart Association, 11/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -American Heart Association, 11/2025
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)-National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 2025
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