John Lowe
Stanton
Summary
A seasoned Paramedic and Fire Fighter/Lead Paramedic at Frankfort Fire and EMS, I excel in advanced life support and critical decision-making, ensuring swift, life-saving interventions. My expertise in patient care and emergency response, coupled with a talent for mentoring, has significantly enhanced team proficiency and patient outcomes.
Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Frankfort Fire and EMS
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Fire Fighter/Lead Paramedic
Frankfort Fire and EMS
11.1999 - 08.2021
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow first responders by participating in joint training exercises and supporting mutual aid agreements.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, treatments administered, and relevant observations during transports for accurate documentation purposes.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, and other first responders during complex emergencies to ensure effective collaboration.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Thomas Technical Institute
Thomasville, GA01-1993
High School Diploma -
Apollo
Saint Cloud, MN06-1982
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
- Intubation
- Patient management
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient examination
- Triaging
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Vital assessments
- Scene safety assessment
- Geriatric emergency care
- Allergic reaction management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Obstetric emergencies
- CPR
- Fracture stabilization
- Medical history collection
- Burn treatment
- Wound care
- Diabetic emergencies
- Spinal immobilization
- Patient immobilization
- Ambulance transfer
- Vital sign monitoring
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Seizure management
- Medical supply restocking
- Lifesaving measures
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Oxygen therapy
- Reporting and documentation
- Life support management
- Bedside reporting
- Respiratory assessment
Certification
- State Paramedic License - [State] Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Paramedic
Frankfort Fire and EMS
12.2021 - Current
Fire Fighter/Lead Paramedic
Frankfort Fire and EMS
11.1999 - 08.2021
No Degree - Paramedicine
Thomas Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Apollo
Similar Profiles
Chris HostetterChris Hostetter
Fire Fighter / Paramedic at Frankfort Fire and EMSFire Fighter / Paramedic at Frankfort Fire and EMS
Michael BosleyMichael Bosley
Firefighter/Paramedic at Frankfort Fire And EMS Dept.Firefighter/Paramedic at Frankfort Fire And EMS Dept.
Ian ShermanIan Sherman
EMT at Frankfort Fire DepartmentEMT at Frankfort Fire Department