Adam Pilmore
Paramedic And Academic
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 18 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining, and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic (Paramedic)
Victoria University
03.2012 - 11.2023
- Implemented approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with school's curriculum and programming.
- Assessed each student's developmental needs on ongoing basis.
- Developed written and developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans to address cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth of students.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
- Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
- Initiated new learning methods to achieve total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
- Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with speedy and fair resolution.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning while assisting in student education.
- Employed practical educational strategies to enhance sensory-perceptual motor skills, cognition, language, and memory development.
- Mentored over 5000 students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
- Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Wellington Free Ambulance
01.1994 - 03.2012
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Education
HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens For Drugs of Abuse Tes - Drug Testing
All Health Training
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Master of Emergency Health - Paramedicine/Emergency Health
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2011
Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Victoria University
Saint Albans, VIC11.2004
National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic Level 6) - Intensive Care Paramedicine
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
05.2004
Skills
Emergency Diagnostics
undefinedTimeline
Academic (Paramedic)
Victoria University
03.2012 - 11.2023
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Wellington Free Ambulance
01.1994 - 03.2012
HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens For Drugs of Abuse Tes - Drug Testing
All Health Training
Master of Emergency Health - Paramedicine/Emergency Health
Monash University
Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Victoria University
National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic Level 6) - Intensive Care Paramedicine
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
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