Jonny ( Jonathan ) Matthews
Mesa
Summary
I am a patient-focused Emergency Medical Technician with one year of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Highly skilled in assisting physicians and nurses with wide range of bedside procedures, cleaning and restocking treatment areas and maintaining highest standards of safety. I have extensive trauma experience, working on over 50 codes, traumas and cardiac alerts and stroke alerts. I am pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Valleywise
Mesa
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted medical staff with patient assessments and vital signs monitoring.
- Prepared treatment areas and ensured availability of essential supplies to support efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with nurses to streamline patient care process and enable timely interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings, and splinting and casting according to physician orders.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Welcomed patients and visitors at the entrance, providing guidance and assistance to ensure a positive experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of emergency room to promote a safe and efficient care environment.
Lab Technician
East Valley ER & Hospital
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted experiments adhering to safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Analyzed test results, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data reporting.
- Maintained laboratory equipment through routine calibrations and troubleshooting to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve efficiency in lab processes.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accuracy of test results and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies to reduce waste and enhance resource allocation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Recorded specimen collection details, including initials, dates, and times for accurate tracking.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
EMT Lead
EMT Elite
11.2025 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care and stabilized patients during transport to healthcare facilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient assessment and treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs in best practices and emergency response protocols.
- Improved patient data documentation processes to enhance record accuracy and accessibility.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Prioritized tasks in high-pressure situations to ensure timely medical care and patient safety.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Engaged with patients to address pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and initial medical care.
Emergency Department Technician
Banner Baywood Medical Center
08.2024 - 10.2025
- As an Emergency Department Technician, I support physicians and nurses in delivering urgent care to patients. My responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with procedures like wound care or splinting, transporting patients, and helping maintain a clean, stocked, and efficient ER environment. I also handle basic clerical tasks and provide compassionate support to patients and families during high-stress situations.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Facilitated communication among nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors to ensure coordinated care.
- Monitored patients continuously, reporting significant changes to head nurses and physicians for timely interventions.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in the emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Provided efficient technical support by following directions and assignments from physicians and nurses.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Swiftly intervened during code emergencies and addressed cardiac monitor alarms to assist medical response.
Chef
Hachi Ramen
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure safety compliance and reinforce proper food handling techniques.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Managed kitchen staff and delegated tasks for various stages of food production.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to optimize kitchen operations and support establishment's strategic goals.
- Implemented controls to reduce supply and food waste, improving kitchen efficiency.
Patient Sitter
NORTH MOUNTAIN REHABILITATION CENTER
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitor health: Regularly check vital signs and look for changes in the patient's condition
- Provided emotional support by engaging patients in conversation and actively listening to their stories, fostering a sense of connection.
- Assist with basic needs: Help patients eat, drink, move around, or use the bathroom
- Alert staff: Call for nurses in emergencies or to report changes in the patient's condition
- Maintain safety: Ensure patients don't fall out of bed or hurt themselves or others
- Keep information confidential: Follow hospital policies and procedures
- Patient assessment: Gather information about a patient's medical history and current symptoms, and monitor their vital signs
- Patient triage: Help determine the urgency of a patient's condition and prioritize their care
- Assisting with procedures: Helping doctors perform examinations, starting IV lines, applying splints or bandages, collecting specimens, and performing basic wound care
- Providing basic emergency care: Applying tourniquets to stop bleeding, using mechanical ventilators to help patients breathe, conducting CPR, and using defibrillators
- Communicating with patients and their families: Updating loved ones on a patient's condition, and providing relevant information to patients, families, and visitors
- Teaching patients: Instructing patients on how to use support equipment, such as crutches or canes
- Provided food and water to patients.
- Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation activities and physical activity.
- Investigated anomalies in behavior or physical condition and advocated for further evaluation by skilled professionals, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
- Alleviated isolation and loss of personal freedom for patients facing deteriorating physical and mental health through compassionate interaction and support.
Intelligence Analyst
US Marines Corps
07.2015 - 07.2020
- As a Signals Intelligence Analyst, I collected, analyzed and interpreted foreign communications and electronic signals to support military operations and national security. My role involved identifying potential threats, decoding and translating intercepted data, and producing actionable intelligence reports. I worked closely with joint forces to provide real-time insights that aided in mission planning, threat assessment, and operational decision-making.
- Provided real-time incident reporting to internal members and clients on threats to key sectors.
- Conducted and supported analysis of information operations (IO) intelligence related to political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, technical or military issues in specific foreign countries.
- Gathered intelligence on enemy forces, including troop movements, strengths, and activities, to inform strategic military planning.
- Collected, reviewed and processed intelligence information for senior personnel.
- Gathered and disseminated raw intelligence for real-time analysis and decision-making.
- Determined key trends using gathered intelligence.
- Developed and distributed intelligence products that directly supported field operations and enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Determined connections between criminal activities by linking suspects.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Executed oral and written instructions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Acquired Basic Combat Life Saving medical skills through hands-on training and practice.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products tailored for agency customers, facilitating informed decision-making across agencies.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Led and mentored squad of Marines, ensuring training, discipline, and readiness; managed daily operations, conducted inspections, enforced standards, coordinated logistics and administrative tasks to enhance unit effectiveness in garrison and preparation for deployments.
- Provided personal and professional counseling to personnel.
- Oversaw health, welfare, and combat readiness of personnel within the platoon.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Phoenix Community College
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Relationship Building
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Quality Assessment
- Stock and Supply Management
- Oxygen therapy
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Time management
- Patient Care
- Team Building
- Patient transport
- Orthopedic splint application
- Taking and tracking vital signs
- Sanitizing procedures
- Basic patient care
- Medical equipment operation
- Venipuncture
- CPR
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Airway management
- Customer Service
- Instruction and Delegation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Waste Control
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Trauma management
- Patient health education
- Wound cleaning
- Medical sample collection
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Aseptic techniques
- Orthopedic fitting
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- EKG interpretation and monitoring
- Compassionate care
- English and Spanish speaking
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Nationally Certified since August 2024, License number 7019-6226-7642
- CPR Certified
Websites
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Valleywise
03.2026 - Current
Lab Technician
East Valley ER & Hospital
12.2025 - Current
EMT Lead
EMT Elite
11.2025 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Banner Baywood Medical Center
08.2024 - 10.2025
Patient Sitter
NORTH MOUNTAIN REHABILITATION CENTER
05.2023 - 07.2023
Chef
Hachi Ramen
07.2020 - 07.2024
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2018 - 04.2020
Intelligence Analyst
US Marines Corps
07.2015 - 07.2020
Emergency Medical Technician -
Phoenix Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Arizona State University