ALEXANDER PAVLOVIC
Qualified Paramedic
28 Cora Cres, Gillen, Alice Springs
Summary
Committed and dependable Qualified Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong clinical judgment in high cognitive situations and providing best patient care in dynamic environments. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of pre hospital care, including operating in rural and remote areas.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Paramedic
St John Ambulance NT
Alice Springs, NT
06.2023 - Current
- Provide high quality prehospital treatment and management for all patients within the community, from low - high acuity cases.
- Deliver sensible and practical clinical decisions in the best interests of the patient, within a framework of
evidence based, reasonable and professional judgement. - Supervise, mentor and support graduate paramedics throughout their graduate year, with training scenarios, documentation, clinical discussions and on road learning.
- Use adaptive and creative thinking skills through overcoming language and cultural barriers in treating diverse patient populations.
- Deliver best patient care with a wide scope of practice supported by the St John Ambulance NT Clinical Practice
Manual. - Administer medication and treatment according to relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures to support the provision of the most effective care and treatment to the patient, in an ethical and professional manner.
- Attend remote 000 calls to locations requiring 4WD access and bush retrievals.
- Rendezvous with other health organizations e.g. RFDS and remote clinics to take over patient care whilst transporting to definitive care.
Drug & Alcohol Specimen Collector
AusHealth
Alice Springs, NT
04.2023 - Current
- Perform workplace specimen collections for drugs of abuse by testing breath alcohol, oral fluid, urine samples under a range of different conditions; e.g scheduled blanket testing, incident testing and pre employment testing.
- Maintain the chain of custody of specimens and accurate records of all on-site visits.
- Travel to different sites and operate during fluctuating hours as per client demands.
- Adhered to compliance standards, policies and procedures for privacy, confidentiality, accuracy and safety.
- Operate with certificate HLTPAT005 - Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing, which is required by Collectors to ensure all operations are performed in line with current standards and regulations.
Paramedic Intern
St John Ambulance NT
Alice Springs, NT
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Predominantly work under the supervision and support of an experienced qualified paramedic in rural / remote locations.
- Provide high quality prehospital treatment and management to all patients within the community.
- Attend medical and trauma cases which varied in acuity.
- Operated in a team setting for the treatment and management of acute, life-threatening emergencies.
- Achieved the competencies required to qualify and obtain an Authority to Practice within the 12-18 month intern program.
Patient Transport Officer
St John Ambulance VIC
Melbourne, VIC
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Perform best patient care and transport of low acuity non emergency patients.
- Assist in the care and transport of medium acuity and high acuity non emergency patient transport.
- Ensure effective teamwork through great communication skills to deliver high quality patient transport in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
- Operate under the direction of both internal and third party dispatch agencies to deliver quality and timely transport services.
- Ensure vehicles and equipment are in optimum working order and fit for purpose at the start and end of each shift.
Qualified Gardener
Skyline Landscapes
Melbourne, VIC
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide quality care and service in grounds maintenance which includes general tasks of mowing and edging commercial lawns, lawn care, tree planting and pruning, tree care, mulching garden beds, litter collection, hedging and pruning, fertilizing gardens, and operating weed and pest controls.
- Work efficiently and effectively in teams or autonomously.
- Operate in different commercial site settings e.g., residential communities and apartment developments, hotel and resort complexes, institutional properties and educational campuses, park lands and public spaces, commercial offices, retail precincts and retirement communities.
Garden Maintenance Supervisor
Ian Barker Gardens
Melbourne, VIC
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Operate autonomously on work sites as well as monitoring and leading small teams.
- Responsible for ordering site materials such as mulch, soil, and plant deliveries
- Oversee general site inspections and maintenance visits.
- Liaising with all clients and subcontractors on work sites
Horticulturist Apprentice
EG Horticulture
Melbourne, VIC
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Completed an apprenticeship with a Certificate III in Parks & Gardens with three years’ experience in high end residential garden maintenance.
- Provide quality care and service in grounds maintenance which includes general tasks of mowing and edging commercial lawns, lawn care, tree planting and pruning, tree care, mulching garden beds, litter collection, hedging and pruning, fertilizing, irrigation maintenance and operating weed and pest controls.
- Developed trust in ability to work autonomously.
- Placed and directed deliveries, collected stock from nurseries to site.
- Participated in multiple gardens showcased for Open Gardens Melbourne
Education
Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine -
Edith Cowan University
Online 01.2024 - Current
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
NREL
Online - QLDHLTPAT005 Collect Specimens For Drugs Of Abuse Tes
AusHealth
Adelaide, SA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Paramedicine -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC 04.2001 -
CHCCS019 Recognize & Respond To Crisis Situations
St John Ambulance Australia
Melbourne, VIC04.2021
Certificate in Counseling Skills
The Career Academy
Melbourne, VIC09.2020
Certificate of Mental Health
The Career Academy
Melbourne, VIC09.2020
Diploma of Paramedical Science
Victoria University Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC11.2019
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Victoria University Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC06.2019
Certificate III in Parks & Gardens
Holmesglen Tafe
Melbourne, VIC12.2017
Skills
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Effective Communication
Leadership
Decision-Making Skills
Active Listening
Ability to work in team settings and autonomously
Time Management
Responsibility and Reliability
Strong Work Ethic
Affiliations
The Australian Board of Paramedicine: AHPRA General Registration since 2021. PAR0002566982
Associate (AACPara) member with The Australasian Collage of Paramedicine since June 2022. Member ID 30431
Timeline
Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine -
Edith Cowan University
01.2024 - Current
Qualified Paramedic
St John Ambulance NT
06.2023 - Current
Drug & Alcohol Specimen Collector
AusHealth
04.2023 - Current
Paramedic Intern
St John Ambulance NT
04.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Transport Officer
St John Ambulance VIC
11.2019 - 04.2022
Qualified Gardener
Skyline Landscapes
05.2018 - 09.2019
Garden Maintenance Supervisor
Ian Barker Gardens
07.2017 - 05.2018
Horticulturist Apprentice
EG Horticulture
09.2014 - 07.2017
HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens For Drugs Of Abuse Tes
AusHealth
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Paramedicine -
Victoria University
04.2001 -
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
NREL
CHCCS019 Recognize & Respond To Crisis Situations
St John Ambulance Australia
Certificate in Counseling Skills
The Career Academy
Certificate of Mental Health
The Career Academy
Diploma of Paramedical Science
Victoria University Polytechnic
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Victoria University Polytechnic
Certificate III in Parks & Gardens
Holmesglen Tafe