Jonathan Stephens
@jonathanstephens
Experienced EMS coordinator and paramedic leading education and disaster preparedness.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator and Paramedic with over 14 years of leadership in EMS program management, curriculum development, and clinical instruction. I balance administrative oversight with hands-on teaching to prepare students for successful certification.
I have designed and implemented updated EMS curricula that improved student engagement and certification pass rates, and I supervise and mentor more than 20 instructors while fostering cross-department collaboration. I partner with county Emergency Management to align education with disaster preparedness initiatives and manage online instruction through Moodle.
Clinically, I deliver advanced prehospital care, mentor new paramedics and EMTs, and have experience integrating fire suppression and advanced medical response. I hold multiple instructor certifications and remain focused on accreditation compliance, community partnerships, and continuous quality improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
Craven Community College
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 10 months)
Lead planning, scheduling, and delivery of EMS courses, redesigned curricula to improve certification pass rates, and supervised 20+ instructors while aligning programs with county disaster preparedness initiatives.
EMS Instructor
Craven Community College
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 10 months)
Instructed EMT-Basic through Paramedic programs and advanced courses (ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS), developed interactive and online training modules, and improved student accessibility and retention.
Paramedic
CarolinaEast Health System
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 10 months)
Provided advanced prehospital care for trauma, cardiac, stroke, and respiratory emergencies, delivered timely assessments and interventions that improved patient outcomes, and mentored new paramedics and EMTs.
Paramedic / Firefighter
Havelock Fire Rescue
Jan 2004 - Dec 2011 (7 years 11 months)
Responded to emergency incidents combining fire suppression with advanced medical care and utilized hospital systems to document and report patient care for continuity between field and hospital.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWestern Carolina University
Bachelor of Science, Emergency Disaster Management
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Disaster Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2025.
CCCarteret Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services, awarded in 2007.
CCCarteret Community College
EMT-Paramedic Certification, Emergency Medical Services
Completed EMT-Paramedic certification through Carteret Community College in 2005.
Coastal Community College
EMT-Intermediate Certification, Emergency Medical Services
Completed EMT-Intermediate certification in 2003.
Coastal Community College
EMT-Basic Certification, Emergency Medical Services
Completed EMT-Basic certification in 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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