Ben Costello
9 Edgeview Court, Leanyer,NT
Summary
AHPRA registered paramedic with a passion for all aspects of patient centered care. Highly developed communication skills with experience in critical thinking and cross-cultural etiquette. Strengths in problem solving and team co-operation to provide excellent patient care. Seeking a position as a pre-hospital qualified paramedic to further consolidate theoretical learning, build upon foundational leadership attributes, and provide support wherever possible.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Paramedic
St John Ambulance
Darwin, NT
01.2021 - Current
- Completed a one year graduate paramedic internship with St John NT, under the guidance of qualified and experienced paramedics, whilst progressing as an independent clinician through ongoing reflective practice.
- Effectively works with intern paramedics as a mentor to provide education and progression throughout their intern year.
- Provided care under progressive and evidence based guidelines with Australian ambulance services.
- Provide pre-hospital care to a culturally diverse population, and adhere to cultural and spiritual beliefs.
- Provide pre-hospital care to a various acute and chronic diseased patients, providing excellent patient centered and evidenced based practices.
- Engaged with the pre-hospital triage of patients between major tertiary and regional hospitals, GP referral networks, patient transport services and outpatient mental health clinics.
Paramedic Sessional Educator
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated leadership within a classroom setting, utilised good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Provide education on the selected topic for the workshop with evidence-based practice to facilitate knowledge.
- Provide workshop scenarios/skills stations prior to student assessments, demonstrating a systematic approach
- Mark students on scenario/skills stations, providing positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, and areas for improvement.
Factory Production Worker
Parmalat
Bendigo, VIC
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Worked in a professional setting, upholding to product timelines.
- Worked a split roster of day shift, afternoon shift and night shift.
Volunteer First Aid
Echuca Football Netball Club
Echuca, VIC
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Volunteered for my local Football/Netball club Under 15 netball team to provide pre-hospital care services within the local community
- Provided first aid, bandages, wound management and other cares during and after the game to ensure safety of players.
Ambulance Community Officer
Ambulance Victoria
Rochester, VIC
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Volunteering working with a qualified paramedic in rural areas to provide emergency ambulance response.
- Worked as an Ambulance Community Officer during my final year of university, allowing me to bring my theory into practice.
- Conducted cases under direct supervision, completed documentation and completed handover of patient to hospital staff
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Education
Bachelor of Paramedicine/Public Health Promotion -
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC11.2019
NT Drivers License
Working With Children's Card
National Police Check
Skills
- Excellent team work and communication skills
- High standard critical thinking skills
- Strong leadership and educational skills
- Efficient time management skills
- Progressive clinical development
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
References
- Steven Schrieke (St John NT Duty Manager); 0458 167 132; steven.schrieke@stjohnnt.asn.au
- Stuart Allison (St John NT, Manager of Operations); 0407 466 535; stuart.allison@stjohnnt.asn.au
- Markus Hackenberg (Personal reference); 0403007480; hackas@bigpond.com
Timeline
Paramedic Sessional Educator
Charles Darwin University
07.2023 - 12.2023
Qualified Paramedic
St John Ambulance
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer First Aid
Echuca Football Netball Club
03.2020 - 09.2020
Factory Production Worker
Parmalat
01.2020 - 12.2020
Ambulance Community Officer
Ambulance Victoria
07.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Paramedicine/Public Health Promotion -
La Trobe University
NT Drivers License
Working With Children's Card
National Police Check
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