An accomplished Intensive Care Paramedic Specialist with Eighteen years of experience, I contribute to positive morale, excellence in clinical leadership, support, mentoring and adaptability in the workplace. Excellent communicator and leader who continually holds self to NSW Ambulance Core Values. Resilient and collaborative team member who shows commitment to achieving challenging goals.
Commencement date - July 2005
Current level - Intensive Care Paramedic Specialist (ICP) – 2012
Years of service – 18
AHPRA Membership – PARA0002208887
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project Manager
New South Wales Ambulance, HMRI, HNELHD
05.2023 - Current
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to stakeholders.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
PICU ICP Specialist
New South Wales Ambulance
01.2015 - Current
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Intensive Care Paramedic
New South Wales Ambulance
07.2005 - Current
Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Clinical Leader
HNE Sector Leadership Commitee
01.2021 - Current
ASNSW all required HETI/my health learning/Janison course
Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs.
Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
Acting Clinical Training officer
New South Wales Ambulance
01.2017 - 12.2022
Mentoring and preparing ICP trainees
Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
Peer Support Officer
New South Wales Ambulance
01.2017 - Current
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Available for mentoring, support and advice for all Paramedics in crisis or misadventure.
Acting Station Officer
01.2009 - Current
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Helicopter Paramedic Specialist
New South Wales Ambulance And Westpac
01.2012 - 12.2014
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Completed HUET helicopter underwater escape training course
Completed Winch training course
Completed Down the wire, perform wireman duties, safely work around aircraft
First Aid Trainer and Assessor
Business Wise First Aid
01.2015 - Current
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Paramedic
New South Wales Ambulance
07.2005 - 11.2012
Paramedic
Ambulance Service Of NSW
01.2005 - 12.2006
Education
ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) -
The Global Health Network
2023
Diploma in Project Management -
Alison - The CPD Certification Service
2023
Phlebotomist Training Course -
Alison - The CPD Certification Service
02.2023
Certificate IV Health Administration for completion early - undefined
TAFE NSW
2023
Certificate -
University of Tasmania
2021
Certificate IV – Workplace Training And Assessment Upgrade Nationally Recognised TAE 40110 Including LLN TAE40116 Certificate Number 20/19766 -
Business Growth
2020
Certificate IV – Leadership and Management
Nationally recognised
TAE ASS502
Certificate number 00196
RTO 92990 -
Business Growth
2019
Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Management - undefined
Massey University (University of New Zealand)
2017
Certificate of Achievement - undefined
University of Newcastle (UNE)
2017
Post Graduate Certificate - Intensive Care Studies
Charles Sturt University
2016
Intensive Care Paramedic Course 69 -
Rozelle, Ambulance
Rozelle, NSW
2012
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support – Advanced Provider Course -
PHTLS
Brisbane, QLD
2011
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University, NSW
2011
Certificate - Hip Fracture Management, Fascia Illiac Block
ACI
2021
Skills
Emergency Management
Infection Control Procedures
Patient Data Management Systems
Stakeholder Coordination
Clinical Staff Management
Medical History Recording
Medical Emergency Response
Pre-Hospital Care
Critical Decision-Making Skills
Electronic Medical Record Software
Emergency Patient Triage
Employee Relationships
Resource Allocation
Additional Information
CTO Assessment E-list successful candidate 2018 – current (recent application completed and successful October 2021
PICU Assessment E-list successful candidate 2017/2022– current with single responder training, advanced clinical decision-making skills, and enhanced patient assessment.
Ambulance Service of NSW - The National Medal 2020
S.O Assessment candidate 2020
Victor Chang Heart of Gold Awards Recipient of heart of gold award 2018
Ambulance Service of NSW - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 2015
Ambulance Service of NSW Class of 69 2012 Intensive Care Paramedic ICP Recertification
2013 ICP Specialist Ambulance Service of NSW Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony
The Government of NSW Presented For service Emergency and Recovery Response 2007, Hunter and Central Coast Storms Ambulance Service of NSW
Accomplishments
(2021) Specialist Recruitment
(2021) ACI Health - Hip fracture management, Fascia Iliac block training and certificate
(2021) Fentanyl POC (2020) Educational sessions
Organized educational session post ICP Covid Upgrade for Hunter zone 1,2 and 3
Arranged personnel, staff and recruited 30 plus colleagues to participate from all regions in educational sessions at Hamilton and Murrurundi on a clinical road trip in own time
(2019) PATCH Trial TXA (2018) trial including COAST score training (2018)
Panel member of Total Eclipse of the heart education day at JHH
Paediatric Emergencies, Clinical Education Day participant
Involved in ICP evening educational sessions for CPD - Perinatal Training program (PTP) K2MS, needle thoracotomy, clinical pathways (2017) RESUS4KIDS
Rescuers Train the Trainer (2017) ASNSW
Suicide Risk Assessment and Management
Forward Commanders Course review (all modules)
ITIM NSW Institute of Trauma and injury management - JHH Trauma Evening attendance seminar (2014)
CBRN Awareness and CBRN Scene Management online training
Control Centers including Aeromedical Operations Centre Online Training
Incident Control System and Incident Management Teams online training
Major Events, Risk Analysis, Planning and Operations online training