Stratford Paramedic recognized by Bridgeport Hospital

“EMS Provider of the Year”

From lt to rt: Michael Loiz, Director; Tim Yurksaitis, Supervisor, Dane Johansson, Paramedic, Chris Costa, Supervisor, Kevin Giasuulo, EMS Administrator, Erin Smith, Supervisor

STRATFORD – May 24, 2017: Stratford Paramedic Dane Johansson was recognized today by Bridgeport Hospital as being the first “EMS Provider of the Year”.  In a ceremony at Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department, EMS Coordinator Wesley Young, presented the award along with Hospital Emergency Department Representatives.

The EMS Provider of the Year award was established to be given to the provider that consistently demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and patient care to his/her patients throughout the previous year. 

Dane Johansson is a paramedic with both Stratford EMS and AMR-Bridgeport. He executes his duties with distinction and always maintains the highest standards in clinical excellence and the highest degree of professionalism that both services demand.  

Dane has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism with all members of the healthcare team and we consistently receives feedback on his positive attitude and skill level from staff members.   In Stratford, Dane has also been recognized for:

-Stratford EMS Paramedic of The Year for 2016
-STEMI Recognition Award from Sponsor Hospital Council of Great Bridgeport for correctly identifying, treating, and alerting the cardiac cath labs of multiple STEMI patients and consistently assuring times from first medical contact to successful catheterization were well under benchmark times.
-This year he was recognized over 7 STEMIs in a 45 day period working with Stratford EMS as well as AMR Bridgeport
-Stroke Award 2017 from SVMC for his work in caring for a stroke patient who required advanced interventions and transfer from one stroke facility to another
-Dane has achieved  6 ROSCs (Return of Spontaneous Circulation from cardiac arrest) since becoming a paramedic with SEMS.
Michael Loiz, Director of EMS said, “We are so proud of Dane’s achievements and recognition.  He is a genuine professional and worthy of this important recognition.”