Ashley Hadfield
Loganholme,QLD
Summary
I am a loyal, dedicated, and hard-working person with an ambition to succeed in any given environment. I am a fast learner and am willing to undertake any required training to optimise patient care outcomes. I constantly strive to perform at a high level to satisfy and advocate for the needs of the patient, their families, and my team. I believe that I have a friendly and engaging personality, which allows me to confidently work within a team, and communicate effectively with allied health professionals, patients and members of the public.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Care Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
11.2019 - Current
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as Vital Signs, blood glucose monitoring, ECG readings.
- Obtained a detailed patient history to assist in the decision-making of provisional diagnoses.
- Communicate effectively with diverse patient racial backgrounds, mental health history, and disabilities.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
- Advanced Life support resuscitation and use of basic airway adjuncts and use of defibrilator and bag valve mask.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as as per the drug therapy protocols.
- Effectively manage working environment and bystanders on scene to optimise patient outcomes.
Support Officer in Charge
Queensland Ambulance Service
Woodridge Ambulance Station
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Respond to and treat patients in the community as an operational advance care paramedic.
- Manage all patient consumables, non-scheduled medication, S4 and S8 medications, PPE, and vehicle inventory stock to ensure the station has enough supplies to respond to the community.
- Rostering of staff and vehicles.
- Management of complaints and liaising with the staff in question and the complainant.
- Attend high-profile cases to supervise and manage staff, resources, and liaise with the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Fire Service.ice.
- Analyse data collected from paramedic responses in order to identify areas for improvement.
Registered Nurse
Logan Hospital Emergency Department
03.2018 - 11.2024
- Advanced life support techniques/protocols, utilization of defibrillators, and ventilators competently. competently.
- Triage trained for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Nurse-initiated medication administration.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anaesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Personal Carer & Registered Nurse
Blue Care
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning and meal preparation.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes, treatments provided, medications administered, diet plans followed.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Accompanied clients on outings such as shopping trips or visits to friends and family members.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding any changes in the patient's condition.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Customer Service Employee
Logan Hyperplex Cinemas
02.2014 - 11.2014
Sales Assistant
Latin Clothing Company
04.2013 - 02.2014
Sales Assistant
Cosmetics Plus
08.2011 - 04.2013
Education
Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Paramedic Science -
Queensland University of Technology
01.2017
Completed Grade 12 -
Calvary Christian College & Shailer Park State High School
01.2013
Skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Advanced Life Support - CPR & NIV
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Triage
- Wound care
- Urinary device management
AHPRA Nursing Registration Number
NMW0002158389
AHPRA Paramedic Registration Number
PAR0002243801
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Aged Care, MOM Training College, 2013
- Certificate 3 in Business and Retail, Skills Queensland, 2012
References
- Nicolas Christensen, Officer in Charge, Springwood Station, Queensland Ambulance Service, 0428 450 009
- Jason Dutton, Officer In Charge - Woodridge Ambulance Station, 0425 622 975
- Erin Geldreich, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Logan Hospital Emergency Department, 0412 306 694
- Caitlin Burns and Chloe Lam, Nurse Unit Manager, Logan Hospital Emergency Department, 07 3299 8836
Timeline
Support Officer in Charge
Queensland Ambulance Service
10.2024 - 12.2024
Advanced Care Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Logan Hospital Emergency Department
03.2018 - 11.2024
Personal Carer & Registered Nurse
Blue Care
11.2014 - 04.2018
Customer Service Employee
Logan Hyperplex Cinemas
02.2014 - 11.2014
Sales Assistant
Latin Clothing Company
04.2013 - 02.2014
Sales Assistant
Cosmetics Plus
08.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Paramedic Science -
Queensland University of Technology
Completed Grade 12 -
Calvary Christian College & Shailer Park State High School