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Preceptor appreciation award from 2025 LCCC paramedic class.
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John Tomasaitis

Conyngham

Summary

Dynamic paramedic with extensive experience at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, excelling in advanced life support and emergency response coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through precise assessments and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in electronic health records management, ensuring seamless care transitions and compliance. Currently hold NRP certification, ACLS, PALS, ITLS and EPC.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2023 - Current
  • Administered emergency medical care, including advanced life support techniques and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transitions and care continuity.
  • Documented patient assessments and treatment plans accurately in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care instructions.

Paramedic

Bethlehem Twp Vol Fire Co
05.2021 - 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.

Paramedic

Cottage Hose Ambulance
09.2000 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated with dispatch to optimize response times for emergency calls and resource allocation.
  • Trained and mentored junior paramedics on protocols, procedures, and best practices in emergency care.
  • Evaluated operational processes to identify areas for improvement in response efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Led emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness and compliance with safety regulations.

ER Paramedic

Community Medic Center
11.2001 - 02.2010

Venipuncture, emdotracheal intubation, RSI medication administration, transporting patients and assisting ED staff.

Paramedic

Rural/Metro Medic Services
08.1994 - 01.2002
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.

Paramedic

Weisenfluh Ambulance Service
10.1991 - 08.1994
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.

Education

No Degree - Paramedic Certificate

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
08-1989

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Electronic health records

Timeline

Paramedic

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2023 - Current

Paramedic

Bethlehem Twp Vol Fire Co
05.2021 - Current

ER Paramedic

Community Medic Center
11.2001 - 02.2010

Paramedic

Cottage Hose Ambulance
09.2000 - 10.2021

Paramedic

Rural/Metro Medic Services
08.1994 - 01.2002

Paramedic

Weisenfluh Ambulance Service
10.1991 - 08.1994

No Degree - Paramedic Certificate

Luzerne County Community College

Preceptor appreciation award from 2025 LCCC paramedic class.

I was nomianated fro the award by a student with which I worked closely during her field internship.

John Tomasaitis