Experienced, But Always Learning

"John's passion for providing exceptional patient care follows him into the education arena. He is lively, engaging, energetic, and motivates everyone!" Kevin L CPAFN
"John is one of the best educators I have ever met. He understands education, and how to prepare people for careers in health care. " Bryan R; Vice Provost, Paris Junior College.
"John is one of the best educators I have ever met. He understands education, and how to prepare people for careers in health care. " Bryan R; Vice Provost, Paris Junior College.
Education
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Paramedic Specialist 2008
Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts Degree- Social Sciences/Education 2011
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Master of Arts Degree – Adult Education & Training 2013
Work Experience
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa
Faculty, EMS Education Program Director -School of Health Sciences
Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic, Emergency Department
CARE Ambulance, LLC. Iowa City, Waterloo, Grinnell, Fairfield, Iowa
Director of Operations and Critical Care Paramedic
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
Fire and EMS Programs Director/Coordinator
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa
EMS Faculty Full-Time, Health Sciences and Allied Health
Des Moines County EMS Association, Burlington, Iowa
EMS Coordinator- (Grant funded position)
Med Force Aeromedical/ Quad City Helicopter EMS, Iowa and Illinois
Flight Paramedic
Lifeguard Air Ambulance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Flight Paramedic
Superior Ambulance, West Burlington, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic
City of West Des Moines, Iowa
Lead Paramedic
Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa
Paramedic Emergency Department
Lee County EMS Ambulance, Lee County, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic
City of Burlington, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic, Firefighter
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Middletown, Iowa
EMT-Firefighter
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Paramedic Specialist 2008
Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts Degree- Social Sciences/Education 2011
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Master of Arts Degree – Adult Education & Training 2013
Work Experience
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa
Faculty, EMS Education Program Director -School of Health Sciences
Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic, Emergency Department
CARE Ambulance, LLC. Iowa City, Waterloo, Grinnell, Fairfield, Iowa
Director of Operations and Critical Care Paramedic
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
Fire and EMS Programs Director/Coordinator
Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa
EMS Faculty Full-Time, Health Sciences and Allied Health
Des Moines County EMS Association, Burlington, Iowa
EMS Coordinator- (Grant funded position)
Med Force Aeromedical/ Quad City Helicopter EMS, Iowa and Illinois
Flight Paramedic
Lifeguard Air Ambulance, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Flight Paramedic
Superior Ambulance, West Burlington, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic
City of West Des Moines, Iowa
Lead Paramedic
Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa
Paramedic Emergency Department
Lee County EMS Ambulance, Lee County, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic
City of Burlington, Iowa
Critical Care Paramedic, Firefighter
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Middletown, Iowa
EMT-Firefighter