Paula J.

Johnson
117 New River Drive Beckley, WV 25801
Work: (304) 673-3123 Home: (304) 894-7123
E-mail: pjjohnson_medic_instructor@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications

Strong leadership skills

Foster student confidence, and the drive to excel using their own creative rein

Strive for personal growth, self awareness, and educational excellence

Able to communicate effectively and efficiently
Dedicated to providing a unique and innovative teaching style and learning
environment
Able to integrate new techniques and ideas for student knowledge
Effectively provide for and manage academic learning time to promote high
memory recall/retention of the engaged learner

Licenses and Certifications

NREMT- Paramedic

AHA: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor

West Virginia State Certified Mobile Critical Care Paramedic

West Virginia State Paramedic
NEMSEC: Nationally Certified EMS Educator
Licensed: West Virginia Dept. of Education - Adult Educator
American Heart Association: Basic Life Support Training Center Faculty
AHA: Basic Life Support Instructor
AHA: First Aid Instructor
S.A.F.E. (Safety Advise From EMS) Instructor
AHA: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
Pediatric Emergency Prehospital Provider Advanced Life Support Course
Coordinator and Instructor
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor
Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services Instructor
Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor - expired
Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor

Mass Casualty Incident Instructor

C3-IFT Instructor
APCO - Instructor
12 Lead EKG Interpretation Certificate
PADI Open water Diver
Swift water Technician - expired
Confined Space Technician
High Angle Rope Technician
Trench Rescue Technician
Hazardous Materials: Basic Concepts Certificate
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator Certified

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Emergency Medical Service Educators: September 2005Present

o Member NAEMSE Research Committee: Sept. 2005-February 2013
o Member NAEMSE Educational Technology Committee: February 2013
to present
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians: Member-Fall 2004Present
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic: RegisteredFall 2001-Present
Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee Member; prehospital componentAppalachian Regional Hospital: Spring 2006 May 2007

Professional Publications

Thrive Magazine May 2007. Article: E.M.S. Putting Your Mind at Ease
Reviewer Jones & Bartlett, AAOS: AEMT textbook; February 2013
Guest Speaker September 2014; National Assoc. EMS Educators Symposium
Reno, NV: Web Based Solutions for Lesson Plan Development

Academic Credentials
9/91-6/93

Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV

Degree: College Preparatory
Graduated in the top 30 of my class of 400 with high GPA scores

8/93-6/96

Concord College, Athens, WV

Area of Study: Education/Secondary
Concentration(s): Art Education 6-12
Oral Communications 9-12
Degree: None, GPA 2.88

2/96-6/96

Mercer County Vocational Technology, Princeton, WV

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Degree: Certificate

8/00-6/01

Mountain State University, Beckley, WV

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Certificate; Course Average: 91.59 Valedictorian and
Class President

5/05-5/06

Concord University, Athens, WV

Degree: Regents Bachelor of Arts

03/06-05/06

Marshall Community Technical College, Huntington, WV

Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Certificate; Course Average: 88

08/14-Present

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Graduate Studies Adult Education and Training

Employment History
Instructional Specialist of EMS Education (August 2013-Present)
New River Community and Technical College: Beckley, WV
As the Instructional Specialist of EMS Education for New River CTC, I am responsible
for the development and initial education of the EMS Programs. I act as an advisor for
and instruct the EMT-Basic Courses across our service regions and the Paramedic
Courses at the Nicholas County Campus. I assess the effectiveness of the programs and
have cooperative involvement with the Medical Director and the College Administrators
at all times. I also assist in long-range planning and ongoing development of EMS
educational programs at New River CTC.
Critical Care Paramedic and Instructor (August 2013-Present)
STAT Ambulance Service: Pineville, WV
As an instructor for STAT, I am responsible for assisting in the continuing education of
current EMTs and Paramedic employees at STAT. As a CCT-Paramedic, I serve as a
CCT team member while identifying patient care requirements, establishing a
compassionate environment, assuring quality of care, documenting services and
developing and carrying out a plan of care equal to or greater than that care received at
the sending facility.

Paramedic (June 2014-Present)

Summit Bechtel Reserve: BSA & Mount Hope Fire & EMS Mount Hope, WV
As a paramedic for the Boy Scouts of America, I am responsible for accessing the
patient, and initiating the treatment & management of all illness and injuries. It is
imperative that I safely deliver the patient to the physicians at the health lodge on site and
provide assistance as needed.
ALS Program Coordinator (June 2008-August 2013)
Jan-Care Ambulance: Beckley, WV
As the ALS Program Coordinator for Jan-Care Ambulance, I was responsible for the
organization and education of the ALS Programs sponsored between Mountain State
University and Jan-Care Ambulance. I instructed the EMT-Intermediate, Intermediate to
Paramedic Bridge, and Paramedic Courses. I work with Jan-Care management to assess
the effectiveness of the program and had cooperative involvement with the Medical
Director and the University Administrator at all times. I am also responsible for
continuous quality review and improvement, as well as long-range planning and ongoing
development of ALS educational programs within Jan-Care Ambulance. Additionally, I
made recommendations for the appointment of the Instructional Faculty by the
sponsoring institution, and made the delegation of responsibilities as is appropriate to
those staff members while maintaining adequate controls to ensure the quality of those
responsibilities. In the fall of 2011, the change was made to move away from MSU and
our affiliation agreement was switched to New River Community and Technical College.
While the affiliations changed the duties remained, for the most part, the same. In the fall
of 2012, I was an integral component to the successful completion of the CoAEMSP
accreditation, a subcommittee of CAAHEP. While the programs at New River were
prepared for the inspection, they requested my documentation and expertise in program
development and execution to assist in the completion of the necessary requirements to
obtain accreditation status since I had already (during my time at General Ambulance
Service,) completed a similar accreditation process at the State level.
Critical Care Transport-Paramedic (05/08-08/13)
Jan-Care Ambulance Service; Beckley, WV
As an on call CCEMT-Paramedic, I serve as a CCT team member while identifying
patient care requirements, establishing a compassionate environment, assuring quality of
care, documenting services and developing and carrying out a plan of care equal to or
greater than that care received at the sending facility.
Paramedic Program Director (May 2007-August 2008)
West Virginia State Community and Technical College: Charleston, WV
As the Program Director for West Virginia State Community and Technical College, I am
responsible for creating the administration, organization, and supervision of the
educational program. I am also responsible for continuous quality review and
improvement, as well as long-range planning and ongoing development. I assess the
effectiveness of the program and have cooperative involvement with the Medical
Director and the College administrators at all times. Additionally, I make the
recommendations for the appointment of the Instructional Faculty by the Institution, and

make the delegation of responsibilities as is appropriate to those staff members while

maintaining adequate controls to ensure the quality of those responsibilities.
Paramedic Program Director (5/06-August 2007)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
As the Program Director for Mountain State University and General Ambulance, I am
responsible for creating the administration, organization, and supervision of the
educational program. I am also responsible for continuous quality review and
improvement, as well as long-range planning and ongoing development. I assess the
effectiveness of the program and have cooperative involvement with the medical director
and the University Administrator at all times. Additionally, I make the recommendations
for the appointment of the Clinical Coordinator and Instructional Faculty by the
sponsoring institution, and make the delegation of responsibilities as is appropriate to
those staff members while maintaining adequate controls to ensure the quality of those
responsibilities. During my time with General Ambulance, I achieved State recognition
of accreditation for meeting the criteria established by CoAEMSP that was adopted by
the WV Office of EMS through the former Director, Mark King in 2006.
Critical Care Transport-Paramedic (05/06-05/07)
General Ambulance Service; Oak Hill, WV
As an on call CCEMT-Paramedic, I serve as a CCT team member while identifying
patient care requirements, establishing a compassionate environment, assuring quality of
care, documenting services and developing and carrying out a plan of care equal to or
greater than that care received at the sending facility.
Assistant to the Training Coordinator (8/02-05/07)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
For the Training Coordinator, I assist in maintaining individual employee training files,
aid in the employee recertification process, and all other duties set forth by the training
coordinator; for example, coordinating and instructing: EMT-B certification through
RESA I, CPR, CPR Instructor Training, PALS, ACLS, PEPP, WMD, MCI, and
Community Education (S.A.F.E.) courses. As the Asst. Paramedic Instructor (and then
Lead Paramedic Instructor), I was and still are responsible for creating the course outline,
syllabus, schedule, policy and procedures, and choosing the appropriate textbooks while
adhering to the standards set forth by Mountain State University, the State of West
Virginia OEMS, and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administrations DOT
guidelines. I must also obtain and maintain working affiliation agreements between the
Paramedic program and the various hospitals and other clinical sites, thus acting as a
liaison between those clinical rotation sites, the students, and MSU. For the EMSA
(Emergency Medical Services Association) at Mountain State University, I act as an
Affiliate Faculty Advisor.
QA Committee Officer (8/02-05/07)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Review Prehospital Care Reports for quality assessment and improvement.

Paramedic (8/01-5/08)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Patient care, public relations, S.A.F.E. Instructor, and CPR Instructor. On September 11,
2001, I was given the opportunity to help my fellow brethren out in New York City
following the attacks on the World Trade Center. As a Paramedic and an Officer on the
Special Operations Response Team, I was sent into ground zero to set up triage,
treatment, and morgue areas for the wounded workers and those victims found amidst the
rubble near building Seven of the World Trade Center, and our Response Team was
placed on standby in the event that they needed additional hands to work in the structural
collapse locating those bodies lost in this ridiculous attack on human life. I was
profoundly affected by the strength of the human spirit seen in the City, and I am glad for
the opportunity to see a moment of history taking place. I will always remember the
chance I was given to try to aid those brave heroes who lost their lives trying to save the
lives of others.
Captain Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T) (3/02-8/03)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Maintain a high level of responsibility to the members of the team regarding member
conduct, ensuring scene safety, acting as a liaison between the team and upper
management, give guidance and support to the lieutenants, lead and guide team members
in emergency situations, and public relations.
Chairperson - S.O.R.T. Committee (3/02-8/03)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Oversee committee meetings on issues involving the team, and direct the coordination of
all aspects of special activities to be performed by the Special Ops.Team.
Training Officer of the S.O.R.T. (1/02-8/03)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Create, set up and assist in training sessions for the team.
Lieutenant S.O.R.T. (6/01-3/02, 9/04-2006)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Oversee member conduct, ensure scene safety, lead and guide team members in
emergency situations, and aid with public relations. As a Lieutenant I was responsible
for overseeing our employees who responded along side me during the September 11,
2001 tragedy at New York City and ensure their safety and effectiveness in setting up a
triage, treatment, and morgue center near building 7 of the World Trade Center.
EMT (4/00-12/03)
General Ambulance: Oak Hill, WV
Patient Care, Truck maintenance, public relations, S.A.F.E. Instructor, and all duties set
forth from management as they see fit.
AT&T: Customer Sales and Service Specialist, Small Business Division (10/99-4/00)
Aegis: Fairmont, WV

Customer phone line orders, sales, service, and billing discrepancies. Promoted within
three months to the level of Off line Specialist where customer concerns and problems
were handled off line and on a more personal level
EMT (8/96-10/99)
Worked for both Best Ambulance and Jan Care: Beckley, WV
Patient Care, truck maintenance, public relations, Community Education Instructor,
S.A.F.E. Instructor, CPR Instructor, and all duties set forth from management as they saw
fit.
Head Lifeguard (6/96-8/96,6/95-8/95)
Recreational Department: City of Beckley New River Park Pool; Beckley, WV
As Head Lifeguard of New River Parks Olympic sized swimming pool complete with
water slide and child swimming area, I was responsible for the management of the staff,
pool, pool equipment, customer relations, and the safety of both the patrons and the staff.
In the absence of the Pool Manager, I was responsible for managing the concessions and
the concessions staff as well. As head lifeguard, I also insured that the building, the
equipment, and all moneys were accounted for and locked up at the end of the day. In the
event of a break in, I was the initial contact person from the Emergency Operations
Center to respond to the facility to assist the Police Department in the verification of all
property and resetting the alarm system. I also assisted the pool manager during morning
swim lessons by instructing classes and overseeing the safety of those students.
Additionally I took great pride in working with the Physically Handicap swim hour, in
which a Lifeguard was paired up with a Challenged swimmer to teach them how to swim
and play with them so the parents can rest assured that their children are safe in the care
of a certified Lifeguard.
Lifeguard (6/94-8/94)
Recreational Department: City of Beckley New River Park Pool; Beckley, WV
As a lifeguard of New River Parks Olympic sized swimming pool complete with water
slide and child swimming area, I was responsible for the safety of the patrons on all pool
equipment, and pool grounds. I also had to verify the chemical composition of the pool
once per day, and assist the pool manager in teaching the morning swim classes.
Lifeguard (6/93-8/93)
Maxwell Woods Townhouses: Beckley, WV
As lifeguard I was responsible for opening/closing the pool, verifying cleanliness of the
facility, monitoring chemical composition of the pool water several times a day, and
watching over the safety of the patrons.

Career Objective
In addition to personal excellence and dedication to a quality of service to members of
our community, I look to strive for excellence in EMS, both in the field and in striving
for quality education experiences for potential members to the EMS community. My

immediate goal is to attain a Masters Degree within the next few years, and become a
future leader in an industry that is progressing rapidly in a world full of uncertainty.

Activities
Spending time with my husband Jeff and son Christopher
Swimming
Camping
Horseback Riding

References
James M. Kyle, M.D., F.A.A.F.P, F.A.C.S.M
Medical Director EMS Education Programs at New River CTC
304-860-0360
Angie Goff, RN
Squad Training Officer (former)
General Ambulance Service
304-673-2566

Jane Bush,
Resident Doctor, Osteopathic School Lewisburg
304-619-6012 (cell)
304-872-6274 (home)
Sister Kathy Limber
Adjunct Faculty NRCTC
304-320-2051