Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Bernard Ryan

Cootamundra,NSW

Summary

Proven Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with robust experience at the Australian Defence Force, excelling in patient triage and stabilization. Mastered advanced life support and emergency management, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in high-pressure environments and adept at vital signs monitoring. Renowned for meticulous documentation and reporting, ensuring seamless patient transitions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Australian Defence Force
Australia Wide
11.1996 - Current
  • Assessed patient condition and vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, temperature, and level of consciousness.
  • Provided advanced life support techniques including intubations, defibrillation and cardioversion, administration of intravenous fluids or medications.
  • Performed preventative health assessments, including immunizations and physicals, on service members in accordance with Army regulations.
  • Assessed and treated acute illnesses, injuries, and wounds while providing emergency care to patients in the field.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of patients onto aircrafts.
  • Maintained communication with medical personnel on the ground to ensure proper patient care.
  • Performed pre-flight safety checks, ensuring all equipment was functioning properly.
  • Performed daily maintenance and calibration of hyperbaric chamber equipment.
  • Conducted pre-dive physicals on patients to ensure safety before entering the chamber.
  • Assisted physicians with hyperbaric treatments, including oxygen delivery, compression rates, and decompression procedures.
  • Monitored patient vital signs while in the chamber and adjusted treatments accordingly.

Education

Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2002

Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
03-2002

Skills

  • Chest pain management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Seizure Management
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Emergency Management
  • Accident response
  • Respiratory assessment
  • Patient Triage
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Treatment delivery
  • Safe Driving
  • Resuscitation
  • Medical Coding
  • Patient Transport
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Condition reporting
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Scene assessments
  • Ambulance driving
  • Patient Management
  • Bleeding control
  • Foreign body removal

Affiliations

  • Woodwork
  • Metalwork
  • Gardening
  • Golf

Accomplishments

  • NATO ISAF Medal
  • Australian Defence Medal
  • 15 Year Service Medal
  • Afganistan Service Medal
  • The Australian Active Service Medal
  • Commendation for Gallantry

Certification

  • Medium Rigid Licence
  • Boat Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Australian Defence Force
11.1996 - Current

Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine

RMIT University

Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine

Monash University
Bernard Ryan