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Work History
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James Keown

Jeffersonville

Summary

Communicative Paramedic known for enthusiasm when it comes to education and training. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and coworkers through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency medical care, instructing classes, and maintaining equipment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic, Field Training Officer

Fern Creek Fire Protection District
04.2023 - Current
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Assisted with both classroom and field training of students, current employees, and new hires.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.

Instructor

The Staff LLC
09.2022 - Current
  • Functioned as an instructor for a variety of classes, involving both initial certifications and continuing education for multiple area EMS services and Fire Departments.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

Volunteer Firefighter

Utica Fire and Rescue
07.2025 - Current
  • Department has not started responses yet, have been assisting chief staff with navigating some Indiana processes and regulations that they are unfamiliar with.

Paramedic, FTO Supervisor, Interim CES

American medical Response
12.2019 - 03.2023
  • Provided patient care in an EMS setting. Instructed EMT classes and oversaw continuing education for an EMS service of approximately 80-100 employees.
  • Performed QA/QI duties.
  • Interviewed applicants.
  • Designed and implemented the Field Training Officer program for the service.
  • Functioned as an interim Clinical Education Supervisor, managing the education department for approximately 6 months.

AEMT, EMT, Field Training Officer

Yellow Ambulance
03.2012 - 12.2019
  • Provided patient care in an EMS setting. Assisted in education/training department. Provided mentorship to new hires and students.

Volunteer Firefighter

Greenville Township Fire Protection District
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Performed Fire Suppression duties on a volunteer basis. Assisted local ambulance service on medical calls.

Wedding DJ

Changes Unlimited DJ Entertainment
08.2008 - 11.2014
  • Managed audio entertainment for weddings and events.

Education

G.E.D. -

State of Indiana
10.2006

Paramedic Program -

Harrison County Hospital
Corydon, IN
12-2019

Skills

  • Knowledge of Emergency Procedures
  • Compassionate Care
  • Knowledge of Clinical Protocols and Safety Requirements
  • Extensive Instructing and Teaching Experience

Certification

  • Paramedic
  • Kentucky level 3 EMS Instructor
  • Indiana Primary Instructor - EMS
  • NIMS - 100, 200, 700, 800
  • ADHR - All Hazards Disaster Response
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
  • AMLS - Advanced Medical Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • EPC - Emergency Pediatric Care
  • CADS - Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist
  • Rope rescue Technician
  • Swiftwater Rescue Technician
  • Trench Rescue Technician
  • HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
  • AHLS - Advanced Hazmat Life Support
  • NFA Framework to Success

Hobbies and Interests

Hiking, Music, Reading

Timeline

Volunteer Firefighter

Utica Fire and Rescue
07.2025 - Current

Paramedic, Field Training Officer

Fern Creek Fire Protection District
04.2023 - Current

Instructor

The Staff LLC
09.2022 - Current

Paramedic, FTO Supervisor, Interim CES

American medical Response
12.2019 - 03.2023

Volunteer Firefighter

Greenville Township Fire Protection District
02.2017 - 06.2018

AEMT, EMT, Field Training Officer

Yellow Ambulance
03.2012 - 12.2019

Wedding DJ

Changes Unlimited DJ Entertainment
08.2008 - 11.2014

G.E.D. -

State of Indiana

Paramedic Program -

Harrison County Hospital

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