Tim Gowan
Conway,S.C.
Summary
Dedicated Paramedic bringing 29 years of excellent performance in medical roles. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to all assigned tasks. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Asroc Gunner’s Mate
U.S. Navy
12.1983 - 09.1989
- Enlisted in the U.S
- Navy under the Delayed Entry Program as a junior in high school
- Entered Basic training in September of 1984 at Great Lakes, Illinois with the job code of Asroc Gunner’s Mate
- Upon completion of Asroc school was assigned to the USS Semmes in Charleston for the rest of my Navy career
- Responsibilities included the maintenance and upkeep of the hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems of the Mark 16 Asroc weapons system, supervising 6 personnel underway and in port, scheduling daily maintenance activities and vacations, and leading various assessments both underway and in port.
Printing Press Cylinder Repair
R.R. Donnelley and Sons Inc.
Spartanburg, SC
09.1989 - 02.1995
- Responsible for the repair and replating of printing press cylinders at R.R
- Donnelley and Sons which are used in the Rotogravure 4 color process
- Responsibilities included: job scheduling and vacation scheduling, supervising 4 crew members while on shift, and serving as a member of the Employee Relations Hiring Team.
Material Control Specialist
BMW Manufacturing Corp. LLC
Spartanburg, SC
02.1995 - 01.2011
- Last job held was in the Logistics Department of BMW as a Material Control Specialist supervising 15 personnel while having the responsibility of maintaining, inventorying, and ordering parts and components for BMW vehicles produced at the Greer plant
- Have worked in several other capacities while employed there such as New Model Launch Team, Engine and Axle line Lead Support and Rework Tech
- Maintained line production process sheets and assisted with several line balance initiatives
- Also served as a volunteer on the Emergency Response Team as a First Responder, an EMT-B, and a Haz-Mat Tech for 15 years.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Pelham Batesville FD
Spartanburg, SC
08.1999 - 07.2013
- Responsible for fire suppression, extrication, rescue, Haz Mat and BLS services for the citizens of Spartanburg and Greenville counties
- IFSAC Firefighter 2 certified
- Several S.C
- Fire Academy and National Fire Academy certifications obtained.
Paramedic
Greenville County EMS
Greenville, SC
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Responsible for the care of sick and injured citizens of Greenville County as a Paramedic through BLS and ALS services
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Paramedic
Thorne Ambulance Service
Greenville, SC
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Responsible for the care of sick and injured citizens that need transport to various medical facilities with no restrictions of area covered through BLS and ALS services
- Responsible for the medical coverage of various sporting and concert events with direct supervision over 2 EMT’s
- Responsible for backup coverage of Greenville County EMS and Mobile Care when their systems are overwhelmed
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Paramedic
Spartanburg EMS
Spartanburg, SC
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Responsible for the care of sick and injured citizens of Spartanburg County as a Paramedic through BLS and ALS services
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Horry County Fire Rescue
Myrtle Beach, SC
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Responsible as a firefighter for fire suppression, extrication, rescue, and Haz-Mat incidents in Horry and surrounding counties
- Responsible as a Paramedic for the care of sick and injured citizens of Horry and surrounding counties through BLS and ALS services
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Paramedic
Transmed Ambulance Service
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Responsible as a paramedic for the care of sick and injured citizens that need transport to various medical facilities with no restrictions of area covered through BLS and ALS services
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Paramedic Supervisor (Lieutenant)
Medshore Ambulance Service
Myrtle Beach, SC
12.2013 - 10.2018
- Primary responsibility as Paramedic Supervisor (Lieutenant) responsible for payroll, scheduling, vacation requests coverage, Quality Audit and their resolution, day to day station activities and vehicle maintenance, liaison between facilities and the communities we serve and corporate management, compliance issues, unit hour utilization, new employee orientation, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and other employee issues and other supervisory duties too numerous to be mentioned here
- Also tasked with the care of sick and injured citizens that need transport to various medical facilities with no restrictions of area covered through BLS and ALS services
- I am a AHA BLS instructor and have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Sumter, SC
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Paramedic responsible for the care of sick and injured citizens that need transport to various medical facilities with no restrictions of area covered through BLS and ALS services
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS
- Also have certification as AHA BLS instructor.
Paramedic
Meducare Ambulance Service
Marion, SC
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Paramedic responsible for the care of sick and injured citizens that need transport to various medical facilities with no restrictions of area covered through BLS and ALS services
- Have certifications in CPR, ACLS and PALS
- Also have certification as AHA BLS instructor.
Paramedic Supervisor
Thorne Ambulance Service
Myrtle Beach, SC
12.2020 - Current
- Supervised the daily operations of a fleet of ambulances and paramedics.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance in order to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular drills, training sessions, and emergency response exercises for staff members.
- Facilitated communication between medical personnel, other departments, and external agencies as needed.
- Coordinated patient care activities on-site at emergency scenes or during transport to healthcare facilities.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by paramedics for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling shifts, managing payroll records, ordering supplies.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated according to safety standards.
- Responded promptly to complaints from patients or their families concerning paramedic services provided.
- Investigated any incidents involving negligence or misconduct reported by paramedics or other personnel.
- Attended continuing education classes in order to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Inspected ambulances prior to each shift for cleanliness, proper functioning of equipment.
- Served as an instructor for new hires during orientation programs or refresher courses.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - AAS EMT (Paramedic)
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2012
High School Diploma -
James F. Byrnes High School
Duncan, SC06-1984
Skills
- Multi-task management, Energetic and Organized, Excellent Communication, Quick Learner, Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Care Plan Adherence
- Reporting and Documentation
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Safety Protocols
Institutions
- James F. Byrnes High School, 1980-1984, High school diploma received.
- First Responder, 1996, Private class taught at BMW Manufacturing
- EMT-B, 2002, Spartanburg Technical College, Spartanburg, S.C.
- EMT-I, 2009, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, S.C.
- Paramedic, 2011, Greenville Technical College
- Graduated from Greenville Technical College with an AAS in EMT, May 8th 2012
Personal Accomplishments
- Greenville County Cardiac Arrest Survivor Award Recipient
- 6 time Medshore Employee of the month
- 2015 Medshore Employee of the Year for Grand Strand Region
- 2 Special Operations Response Team deployments for Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.
Ems Certifications
- EMT-B: AED, airway management, bleeding control, splinting, and several other basic life support skills.
- EMT-I: IV Therapy, venipuncture, blood drawing for hospital labs
- ACLS Provider Certified
- PALS Provider Certified
- CPR Provider Certified.
- PHTLS Provider Certified
- National Registry EMT-P
- S.C. EMT-P
- AHA BLS Instructor: Instructor # 04180673660
Activities
Married, father of 2 boys, 1 daughter, and 3 grandchildren, currently a Paramedic with Thorne Ambulance Service, former Meducare Ambulance Service, former Paramedic with Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Sumter, a former Paramedic Supervisor with Medshore Ambulance Service, former Paramedic with Transmed Ambulance Service, former Horry County Firefighter/Paramedic with Horry County Fire Rescue, former Firefighter/Paramedic with Pelham-Batesville Fire Department with 16 years total service, former part-time Paramedic with Spartanburg EMS, former part-time Paramedic with Greenville County EMS with 1.5 years of service, Haz-Mat Tech Chlorine Specialist with the BMW Emergency Response Team for 15 years of service, and active in the church and community. Love all types of sports and the participation in them. Always ready for a challenge
Training
- EMT-B initial 144 hours.
- EMT-I initial 80 hours.
- Paramedic program at Greenville Technical College
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office in the classroom and through everyday use.
References
Personal and work related references available on request. Various certificates from SC Fire Academy, National Fire Academy, Dept. of Homeland Security, and other institutions available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Thorne Ambulance Service
12.2020 - Current
Paramedic
Meducare Ambulance Service
01.2020 - 12.2020
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
10.2018 - 01.2020
Paramedic Supervisor (Lieutenant)
Medshore Ambulance Service
12.2013 - 10.2018
Paramedic
Transmed Ambulance Service
11.2013 - 12.2013
Firefighter/Paramedic
Horry County Fire Rescue
07.2013 - 11.2013
Paramedic
Spartanburg EMS
10.2012 - 07.2013
Paramedic
Greenville County EMS
05.2011 - 10.2012
Paramedic
Thorne Ambulance Service
05.2011 - 07.2013
Firefighter/Paramedic
Pelham Batesville FD
08.1999 - 07.2013
Material Control Specialist
BMW Manufacturing Corp. LLC
02.1995 - 01.2011
Printing Press Cylinder Repair
R.R. Donnelley and Sons Inc.
09.1989 - 02.1995
Asroc Gunner’s Mate
U.S. Navy
12.1983 - 09.1989
Associate of Applied Science - AAS EMT (Paramedic)
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
James F. Byrnes High School
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