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Joseph Horton
Leonardtown
Summary
To obtain a position that will enable me to pursue and further my education in becoming a K9 Officer/Paramedic
Emergency medical professional with strong expertise in providing critical care and life-saving interventions. Proven ability to perform well in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing circumstances, and focused on achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Known for reliability, quick decision-making, and calm demeanor under stress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT/EVO 2
Butler Medical Transport
04.2025 - Current
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, providing critical care and transport for patients in distress.
- Assessed patient conditions using vital sign monitoring and established protocols for treatment.
- Coordinated with medical teams to ensure seamless handoff of patient information and continuity of care.
- Trained junior EMTs on best practices in emergency response and equipment usage for improved efficiency.
- Implemented new procedures that enhanced patient safety during transport, reducing potential risks.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness and compliance with health regulations.
EMT/EVO
St. Mary’s County DES
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Treats individuals who are ill or injured and individuals in an emotionally distressed state in an appropriate manner and according to BLS guidelines. Performs necessary emergency medical care to ill, injured, or convalescent persons at the site of an incident and in route to the hospital or other destination as prescribed by MIEMSS; Stabilizes the condition of the patients and assists in extricating victims from wreckage. Performs emergency medical and first aid examinations and treatment such as bandaging wounds, control of bleeding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, insertion of oral and naso-pharyngeal airways and applications of tourniquets; Provides quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of BLS interventions as outlined by state, county and/or local protocols, and completes detailed patient reports; Assists ALS providers in direction and assistance to others in general execution of EMS duties; maintenance of apparatus and equipment; and general housekeeping activities; Performs required inspections to ensure medical supplies are stocked; equipment and apparatus is always clean and operational; Assures that all documentation required by individual Fire/EMS stations, MIEMSS and the EMS Division is accurate and completed in a timely manner, prior to submission; Participates in post incident analysis with co-workers, providing constructive feedback, to point out positive points, assure quality documentation, areas of improvement and to assure adequate skills are maintained; Participates in approved continuing education training classes, various meetings, and skills review when necessary to maintain their certification; Must be able to safely operate emergency vehicles in accordance with County driving procedures and Emergency Medical Services Division Standard Operating Procedures; Maintain a strict level of security concerning confidentiality of all information and protected health care information encountered; Reports to work regularly, on time and dressed appropriately; Assists other emergency service agencies as required/requested; Assist with precepting EMT students and newly hired EMTs;
- Conducted thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes to maintain compliance.
- Streamlined communication processes among emergency services to improve response times and coordination.
EMT/EVO
MEDSTAR Transport
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist paramedic and nurse with tasks to ensure safe and healthy outcomes for critical care patients. Drive safely and efficiently to and from calls
- Delivered high-quality emergency medical care in diverse and challenging environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient transport and treatment.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs, enhancing team performance and service delivery standards.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and safety procedures during emergency responses.
Driver/EMT-B
LifeStar Response
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Provide basic life support to all patients per local and state protocol. Drive in an a safe and timely manner while taking patients home or to a higher level facility
Medical Assistant
Calvert Internal Medicine Group
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition; maintains sample medication closet; stocks and maintains rooms and nurses’ stations with adequate supplies. Performs one or more of the following daily: Venipuncture; Vitals, PFT, EKG; PT/INR; Urine Dip; Rapid Strep; Visual Acuity; Injections; Glucose Finger Stick; Rapid Flu A/B. Point of Care testing. Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, height, and medication reconciliation. Record patients’ medical history, vital signs, and information such as test results in the electronic medical records. Checks patients’ medical records for protocols Prepares Intake for office appointments; requests previous records and information from appropriate sources Schedules appointments and tests as directed by the provider; reviews all requisitions (labs and x-rays) for completeness. Assists providers in examining and treating patients, handing them instruments and materials for performing such tasks as giving injections. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients. Other duties as assigned.
Emergency Medical Technician
Chesapeake Medical Transport Services LLC.
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Successfully change a county’s “Scratch” rate to improve better patient outcomes. Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound. Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment. Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients. Transport patients safely in an ambulance.
Firefighter/EMT
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Co.
09.2016 - 01.2021
- EMS while performing basic household chores. While maintaining professionalism at all times in the department. Throughout the 3 years of being with the department, I've experienced 10+ structure fires, multiple car accidents where stabilization/Extrication is required, search and rescue. On the EMS side of my station, the year of 2018 alone, I have been on 800+ EMS calls. I have also finished my drivers training to start driving the ambulance to all emergency calls. I have successfully passed an EMT Course, and passed my NREMT with over 160 class time hours, to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Maryland
Porter
Lynco Associates
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Safely and efficiently clean dumpsters, change trash cans. Pick trash mulch beds Drive sweeper trucks in a safe manner
Driver
Pizza Hut
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Delivered customers fresh pizza in a safe manner while maintaining customer service and Pizza Hut standards. Prepared wings, and other fried foods properly. Make pizza sauce, dough freshly and to standards.
Deli Associate
Weis
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Provide quality customer service to customers in the Deli/Bakery Department, maintain production and sanitation standards, fry and package chicken, clean and stock bulk case in a visually appealing manner, operate and sharpen meat slicer, scale, wrap stand, and bread slicer.
Education
Certificate - Fire Science
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
La Plata, MD07.2025
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
La Plata, MD07.2025
High school diploma - undefined
Patuxent High School
Lusby, MD06.2015
Skills
- EMT Experience
- Medical records administration
- Triage
- Experience in vital signs evaluation
- Experienced firefighter
- Evoc Driver
- Meat Cutting
- Extensive critical care background
- EMR Systems
- Childcare
- Emergency Medical Services
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Office Experience
- Emergency pediatric care
- Supervising Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Hospital Experience
- Venipuncture
- IV - Technician
- Geriatric emergency care
- Splinting techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Record keeping
- Oxygen administration
- Trauma care
- First aid administration
- Radio communication
- Ambulance operations
- Trauma management
- Patient assessments
- Pre-hospital care
- CPR and first aid
- Patient management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Critical decision-making skills
- Accident response
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Airway management
- Medical equipment operation
- Scene safety
- Diabetic emergencies
- Fracture stabilization
- Seizure management
- Pediatric emergency care
- Patient stabilization
- Allergic reactions
- Obstetric emergencies
- Burn treatment
- Spinal immobilization
- Behavioral emergencies
- Stroke recognition
- Intravenous therapy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Compassionate care
- Medical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Defibrillator operation
- Blood pressure measurement
- Patient assessment
- Stress management
- Direct patient care
- Emergency management
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic June 2020 to June 2026
- Firefighter I April 2017 to Present
- Emergency Vehicle November 2017 to Present
- CPR May
- EMT Certification
- BLS Certification
- Maryland IV Technician
Interests
Timeline
EMT/EVO 2
Butler Medical Transport
04.2025 - Current
EMT/EVO
St. Mary’s County DES
02.2023 - 04.2025
EMT/EVO
MEDSTAR Transport
02.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Calvert Internal Medicine Group
04.2022 - 11.2022
Driver/EMT-B
LifeStar Response
11.2021 - 02.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Chesapeake Medical Transport Services LLC.
11.2020 - 01.2022
Porter
Lynco Associates
11.2018 - 04.2020
Driver
Pizza Hut
10.2017 - 11.2018
Firefighter/EMT
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Co.
09.2016 - 01.2021
Deli Associate
Weis
06.2015 - 09.2017
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
High school diploma - undefined
Patuxent High School
Certificate - Fire Science
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
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