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Bruce Slinn

Perth,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic Clinical Instructor looking to obtain position as Lecture focused on exercising knowledge and experience gained from over 26years of experience working in the emergency field. Sufficient knowledge of professional paramedic standards, concepts, policies and practices. Patient, understanding and supportive. With extensive experience/knowledge gained over 26 years in search & rescue and emergency medical services in both ground and airborne operations and have performed in the role of Senior Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Clinical Governance Coordinator, medical educator and assessor, Aviation Aeromedical Advisor/ Coordinator and
Aircrew Officer/ Senior Aircrew instructor.
Along with operational and flight duties I instructed in the theoretical, practical training and formal assessment of Doctors, paramedics, nurses, pilots and aircrew officers. I am nationally registered as a Paramedic and committed to a high standard of professionalism and service. I am a positive thinker which helps me maintain my excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I have a strong commitment to both professional and personal development and have completed studies Masters Paramedical Science specializing Critical units:

Advanced Critical Care Medical
Advanced Critical Aviation Physiology
Advanced Critical Care Cardiac
Advanced Critical Care Obstetrics
Advanced Critical Care Pediatrics
During these studies I have been honored to have an
assignment used a formal lecture for Critical Care studies at ECU and are the registered author.
I have international emergency disaster experience and been involved with; Tsunami Solomon Islands, Indonesia Tsunami, Rail Camp 1 cyclone disaster, and called upon for the Sumatra earth quake.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WA State Manager/Intensive Care Paramedic

Absolute Medical Response
06.2022 - Current
  • Develop a new patient transport business under contract with the WA Health Department for inter-hospital patient transport
  • Achieved operational efficiency through effective budget management and resource allocation.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, leading to increased revenue and market share.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for improvement and drive business growth.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in staff performance.
  • Provided ongoing training and development opportunities for staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Led stakeholder meetings to review progress against objectives and address any concerns or issues arising during project implementation stages.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that promoted collaboration, teamwork, creativity, innovation amongst employees.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
  • Support local disaster response efforts under direction of WA Health Department by preparing ambulances with necessary supplies and assisting mass patient transportation.
  • Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
  • Conduct clinical workshops, assess staff at given scope of practice
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Instructor/Facilitator

Safety Direct Solutions/International SOS
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical flight transports.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through expertly coordinating with flight nurses and pilots in high-pressure situations.
  • Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, and medication administration during flights.
  • Collaborated with ground-based EMS teams to seamlessly transfer care of critically ill or injured patients upon arrival.
  • Optimized patient stabilization with rapid assessment and treatment of trauma injuries sustained from accidents or natural disasters.
  • Ensured patient safety, performing thorough pre-flight assessments and monitoring vital signs throughout transport.
  • Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during flights.
  • Facilitated effective communication between all members of the flight team, ensuring optimal coordination during complex operations.
  • Served as a vital resource for colleagues by providing expert guidance on the management of complex medical cases within the flight paramedic scope of practice.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
  • Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts within the organization by participating in after-action reviews following particularly challenging missions.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

International SOS
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical flight transports.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through expertly coordinating with flight nurses and pilots in high-pressure situations.
  • Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, and medication administration during flights.
  • Reduced response times by effectively navigating challenging terrain and weather conditions to reach patients quickly.
  • Ensured patient safety, performing thorough pre-flight assessments and monitoring vital signs throughout transport.
  • Collaborated with ground-based EMS teams to seamlessly transfer care of critically ill or injured patients upon arrival.
  • Optimized patient stabilization with rapid assessment and treatment of trauma injuries sustained from accidents or natural disasters.
  • Facilitated effective communication between all members of the flight team, ensuring optimal coordination during complex operations.
  • Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
  • Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
  • Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
  • Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
  • Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.

Critical Care Flight Paramedic/Clinical Governance

Medical Emergency Solutions (MES) Perth WA
04.2012 - 04.2015
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical flight transports.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through expertly coordinating with flight nurses and pilots in high-pressure situations.
  • Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, and medication administration during flights.
  • Reduced response times by effectively navigating challenging terrain and weather conditions to reach patients quickly.
  • Streamlined the transition from scene-to-hospital care, communicating thoroughly with receiving medical facilities about patient status and needs.
  • Contributed to ongoing professional development within the team, leading training sessions on critical care procedures and protocols for new hires.
  • Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during flights.
  • Develop standards of practice protocols and Clinical Guidelines of Practice in line with National standards
  • Develop CPD programs
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for air medical transports, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
  • Monthly and annual reporting
  • Ensure company standards are maintained to meet WA Health poisons regulations and standards
  • Continued development of CPG's and operational manuals
  • Conduct auditing of medical centres to ensure standards are maintained to WA Health standards
  • Paramedical staff management, develop and maintain Clinical Guidelines of Practice,
    staff assessment, manage staff continued education, review/manage completed
    patient treatment documentation, instruct/mentoring. Development of aeromedical procedures and guidelines. Design aviation Standard Operation Procedures.Assist
    Business Manager with Tender Documentation and contract requirements
  • Ensure conformance with company charter and relevant statutory obligations Manage
    section/site budget. Assess skill levels and competences. Review post-mission reports
  • Assess new and existing staff skills and knowledge as part of the Continued Education Program


Paramedic

Hostile Environmental Services
01.2011 - 04.2012
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
  • Maintain ambulance and emergency equipment.
  • Stock control and auditing of medical equipment and supplies Deliver and promote health and safety topics'
  • Assist with return to work and workers compensation Instruct and mentor emergency services staff.
  • Drug and alcohol screening

Paramedic/Flight Paramedic

Fortescue Metals Group FMGL
05.2007 - 01.2011
  • Deliver advanced clinical care to site personal and the aeromedical transportation of critically ill or injured patients via fix wing to clinical facilities.
  • Development and implementation of aeromedical standard operation procedures.
  • Mentor and instruct staff in all aspects of emergency pre-hospital care Vehicle
    extraction and technical instruction to emergency services personal.
  • Aeromedical and emergency response coordination.
  • Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical centre, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
  • Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.

Aviation Survival Instructor (Heli Operations)

IFAP
07.2006 - 05.2007
  • Instruct/facilitate IFAP course as per company and national standards
    -Helicopter under water escape training
    -Sea craft training
    -Fire fighting
    -Smoke escape training and evacuation
    -Water/sea survival training
  • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.

Deputy Chief Aircrew Instructor/Flight Medic

Bristow Helicopter Australia (contract Period)
01.2006 - 07.2006
  • Instruct search and rescue helicopter operations. Instruct helicopter winch operations
  • Equipment SAR specialist
  • Development of training and operations procedures for SAR and evacuation.
  • Mentor new and existing staff.
  • Maintain operation equipment to CASA standard Liaise with AUSAR operations.
  • International SAR operations, Solomon Islands and disaster deployment.
  • Instruct down wire rescue crewman and winch operators.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by establishing comprehensive safety procedures and conducting routine inspections..
  • Served as a mentor to junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices for professional growth and development..
  • Evaluated existing programs for effectiveness in meeting organizational goals before recommending changes or adaptations as necessary.
  • Respond to emergencies as directed by FSA, RFDS, ADF, AMSAR

Air Crewman/Rescue Crewman/Medic

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter NSW
04.2002 - 12.2005

The provision of a specialist rescue helicopter service for New South Wales. Responding to sever trauma, search and rescue at sea and land, inter-hospital transfer and Neonatal
hospital transfer.

  • Instruct in the theoretical and practical training of Doctors and paramedic officers.
  • Instruct aircrew officers/Doctors/Paramedics to perform operational duties.
  • Equipment specialist Aeromedical operations.
  • Public speaking.
  • Swift water rescue.
  • Vehicle extraction.
  • Rescue diver, water rescue specialist

Air Crewman/Flight Medic

NSW RFSR /Fire Fighting Helicopter
11.2001 - 03.2002
  • Responsibilities:
    • Winch operations of specialist fire teams into fire disaster regions.
    • Flight medical operations
    • Fire fighting
    • State and inter-state operations
    • Liaise with emergency services
    • Flight crew management
    • Instructor winch operations and assessment
    •Respond to emergency fire-fighting operations

Education

Diploma of Management

Churchill Education
Sydney, NSW
03.2011

Graduate Certificate Critical Care

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
01.2014

Graduate Certificate Aeromedical Clinical Care

University South Australia
02.2005

Surgical Training/Advanced Surgical Airways

University Western Australia (CTEC)
Perth
2012

Certificate Acute Life-threatening Emergencies

ALERT
2010

CASA Certification CAO 29.11Care Flight 2002

CASA
Sydney, NSW
2002

Rescue Helicopter Rescue Crewman Certification

Westpac Rescue Helicopter
2004

CASA Certification Internal Crewman

Care Flight
Queensland

Certificate Disaster Management

Western Australia Department of Health
Perth
2014

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Mentoring Abilities
  • Teaching Excellence
  • Professionalism
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Student Mentoring
  • Public Speaking
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Policy Implementation
  • Quality Assurance

Accomplishments

2021 Letter of commendation SDS for medical support
2021 Letter of appreciation from GM Alliance Aviation for medical support
2010 Certification of Appreciation. In appreciation of assistance during a multiple trauma road crash. Presented by FRSA Chief Executive Office
2005 Letter of appreciation for assistance with Indian Ocean Tsunami. Presented by Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer
2004 Rescue award for rescue of persons at sea. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
1997 New Zealand Security officer of the year award. NZSIA
2014 Certificate of professional recognition Flight Paramedic WLH
1997 Letter of appreciation from Chinese Government for Diplomatic Protection Service
1997 Certificate Commendation for bravery New Zealand Police
1997 Certificate Commendation NZSIA


  • New Zealand Defence Force (Army) Reconnaissance 1990-1996
    Trained in the following ;
    - Helicopter Safety Combat Medic Communications
    - Advance Surveillance Operations/Tactical Explosives Handler
  • New Zealand Coast Guard Rescue Diver, Rescue Swimmer, Fast Boat Rescue
    Operator. Volunteer.

• Regional SAR Dog Handler (Team Leader) New Zealand Civil Defence.

Certification

  • Certificate Pandemic Influenza (2010)
  • Certificate Emergency Responder Rehabilitation for the Paramedic (2008)
  • Emergency Response and Rescue (2007)
  • Padi Rescue Diver 2003
  • White Card Work Safety in the construction inductry (2011)
  • Certificate Basic Aviation Security
  • Registered Paramedic (PAR0002218747)
  • Certificate Disaster Management
  • Endorsement s92 Babcock Helicopters CAO 20.11
  • Certificate Psychological Safety (2007)
  • Certificate COVID screening and management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

WA State Manager/Intensive Care Paramedic

Absolute Medical Response
06.2022 - Current

Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Instructor/Facilitator

Safety Direct Solutions/International SOS
03.2019 - 05.2022

Critical Care Flight Paramedic

International SOS
03.2015 - 03.2019

Critical Care Flight Paramedic/Clinical Governance

Medical Emergency Solutions (MES) Perth WA
04.2012 - 04.2015

Paramedic

Hostile Environmental Services
01.2011 - 04.2012

Paramedic/Flight Paramedic

Fortescue Metals Group FMGL
05.2007 - 01.2011

Aviation Survival Instructor (Heli Operations)

IFAP
07.2006 - 05.2007

Deputy Chief Aircrew Instructor/Flight Medic

Bristow Helicopter Australia (contract Period)
01.2006 - 07.2006

Air Crewman/Rescue Crewman/Medic

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter NSW
04.2002 - 12.2005

Air Crewman/Flight Medic

NSW RFSR /Fire Fighting Helicopter
11.2001 - 03.2002

Diploma of Management

Churchill Education

Graduate Certificate Critical Care

Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate Aeromedical Clinical Care

University South Australia

Surgical Training/Advanced Surgical Airways

University Western Australia (CTEC)

Certificate Acute Life-threatening Emergencies

ALERT

CASA Certification CAO 29.11Care Flight 2002

CASA

Rescue Helicopter Rescue Crewman Certification

Westpac Rescue Helicopter

CASA Certification Internal Crewman

Care Flight

Certificate Disaster Management

Western Australia Department of Health
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