Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Training
References
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Damien Pinchen

Damien Pinchen

North Tamworth,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organisational goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Field Technician

C-Based Environmental
TAMWORTH, New South Wales
11.2024 - Current
  • Investigated potential pollution sites by collecting samples from surface waters and soils using appropriate methods.
  • Monitored activities of contractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
  • Coordinated with other technicians or scientists on large-scale projects related to environmental protection efforts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all field activities conducted at each site visited.
  • Performed maintenance on sampling instruments such as calibration checks, repairs, and troubleshooting.
  • Inspected environmental conditions of designated areas and collected soil, water, and air samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Performed basic calculations and computer data entry.
  • Conducted risk assessments for hazardous substances and developed risk management plans.

Manager

Marengo Station
01.2021 - Current
  • Animal husbandry
  • Property maintenance including fencing and welding
  • Tractor operations
  • Stock planning/sales
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • 4wd and trailer equipment operation

Qualified Paramedic Specialist

NSW Ambulance Service
01.2010 - 02.2022
  • Vocational and Tertiary Qualified Paramedic with extensive operational experience within Sydney, Central Coast and the Hunter New England Divisions
  • Certificate to practice is current
  • Extended Care Paramedic/Paramedic Specialist since 2017
  • Acting Station Manager
  • Skills include:
  • Conflict resolution
  • Internal investigations/evaluations
  • Advanced 12 Lead ECG interpretation
  • IV access and venipuncture
  • Point of care testing including EPOC venous blood gas and INR (warfarin) testing
  • Urine analysis
  • Defibrillation, CPD and advanced airway management including pediatrics’
  • Medication administration including restricted medications (authority to carry/administer current)
  • Obstetric/Clinical and traumatic emergencies
  • Advanced assessments including Ear/Nose/Throat, Cardio/Respiratory/Back/Upper and Lower limb neuro, Cranial Nerve, Wounds/Orthopedics’ and Abdomen
  • Antibiotic advocacy
  • Shoulder, knee and phalange reductions
  • POP and dynacast back slab’s (upper and lower limb) with crutches
  • Suturing and wound care
  • Emergency driving/response
  • High Level Communication skills including both verbal and written examples
  • Forward commander experience in multi patient scenarios requiring multiagency and aircraft co-ordination
  • Patient triage and referral
  • Experience liaising with community health and other emergency services
  • Verification of death
  • Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on shared cases to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
  • Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
  • Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms to patients.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Utilised document management system to organise company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Analysed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.

Supervisor

Whanau Trade and Labor services
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Supervisor and leading hand
  • Smelter services
  • Pot Rebuild
  • Vehicle operation – Crane, Forklift, dump truck and front end loader
  • OH&S representative
  • Safety Isolation procedures
  • Rosters

Trade Assistant

Moncrieff’s Fabrications
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Fabrication/prep
  • Forklift operation
  • Truck delivery and material pickup
  • Shot blasting
  • Pot Rebuild
  • Smelter services

Landscaper

Peter Shearer Landscaping
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Construction
  • Design
  • Maintenance

Retail Assistant

Weston Timber and Hardware
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Customer service
  • Store person including pick and packing
  • Timber yard, paint department, tools and electrical department services
  • Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt View High School + St Josephs High School
01-2000

Prehospital Clinical Care

Nepean Medical School
Sydney, NSW
01-2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Paramedic Practice

University of Tasmania
01-2014

Diploma - Human Resources

Tafe NSW

Diploma - Management

Tafe NSW

St Patrick’s Primary
Cessnock

Skills

  • Advanced 12 Lead ECG interpretation
  • IV access and venipuncture
  • Point of care testing including EPOC venous blood gas and INR (warfarin) testing
  • Urine analysis
  • Defibrillation, CPD and advanced airway management including pediatrics’
  • Medication administration including restricted medications (authority to carry/administer current)
  • Obstetric/Clinical and traumatic emergencies
  • Advanced assessments including Ear/Nose/Throat, Cardio/Respiratory/Back/Upper and Lower limb neuro, Cranial Nerve, Wounds/Orthopedics’ and Abdomen
  • Antibiotic advocacy
  • Shoulder, knee and phalange reductions
  • POP and dynacast back slab’s (upper and lower limb) with crutches
  • Suturing and wound care
  • Emergency driving/response
  • High Level Communication skills including both verbal and written examples
  • Forward commander experience in multi patient scenarios requiring multiagency and aircraft co-ordination
  • Patient triage and referral
  • Experience liaising with community health and other emergency services
  • Verification of death
  • Environmental sampling
  • Risk assessment
  • Safety compliance
  • Instrument calibration
  • Project coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Record management
  • Advanced communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Groundwater monitoring
  • GPS navigation
  • Noise monitoring
  • Air quality testing
  • Field data collection

Certification

  • Forklift ticket
  • MR unrestricted Driver’s license
  • Boat License
  • Asbestos removal ticket (friable)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Chainsaw Operations Certificate
  • OH&S Consultancy Certificate
  • Cat AB gun license

Accomplishments

  • NSW Ambulance Commissioner's Bravery Citation
  • 10-year Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
  • Covid Pandemic Medal
  • Highly trained and specialised Paramedic and first responder (Extended Care)

Affiliations

  • Australian New Zealand College of Ambulance Professionals
  • University of Tasmania Alumni
  • Australian Paramedics association member
  • AHPRA registered

Training

  • Aboriginal Culture- Respecting the Difference
  • AMPLAN online training
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Australian Inter Service Management systems
  • Basic Life Support Adult
  • Basic Life Support Newborn (E learning)
  • Care Coordination
  • CBRN Awareness and CBRN Scene Management online training
  • Child Well Being and Protection parts 1-3 including education resources
  • Control Centres including Aeromedical Control Centre online training
  • Counter Terrorism and Suspicious Substance Management
  • Deteriorating patient Adult
  • Donning and FIT checking of P2 or N95 respirators in NSW healthcare settings
  • ELK practical familiarization
  • Environmental Cleaning for NSW Ambulance
  • Fire and Evacuation
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Hazardous manual tasks
  • IIMS: Notifier Training
  • IMS+ How to identify an incident
  • Incident Communications, Systems and Tools online Training
  • Infection Prevention- Transmission based precautions
  • Infection Prevention and control Practices
  • Introduction to Safety and Quality
  • Introduction to Work, Health and Safety
  • Invasive Device Protocols
  • Life Support Assessment Tool
  • Local Induction to Personal Protective Equipment
  • Major Events, Risk Analysis and Operations online training
  • Media Management online training
  • Mental Health Literacy Learning Pathway
  • Module 1 Stress or Distress?
  • Module 2 Heroes ask for help
  • Module 3 Thriving not surviving
  • Module 4 Looking out for your team
  • NSW Ambulance Forward Commanders Course
  • NSW Ambulance Wellbeing Program Learning Path
  • NSW and Commonwealth Emergency Management Framework online training
  • NSW Health Services Emergency Management Arrangements online training
  • Open disclosure
  • Personal Protective equipment for combined transmission- based precautions
  • Privacy Module- Know your boundaries
  • Promoting Acceptable Behavior in the Workplace Recruitment and Selection Convener

References

  • Craig Goy

Qualified Paramedic/Station Manager/Acting District Operational Manager

ph: 0414910208

Bateau Bay Station Central Coast and Northern Sydney Sector Metropolitan Division

  • Tim Carryer:

Extended Care/Intensive Care Paramedic/Acting Station Officer

ph:  0467580556 

Central Coast and North Sydney Metropolitan Division

  • Jason Mattson

Intensive Care Paramedic/ District Operational Manager/ Acting Superintendent

Ph:0422003366

Central Coast and North Sydney Sector Metropolitan Division

  • David, Murphy

Extended Care Paramedic/Intensive Care Paramedic/Paramedic Educator/Acting Station Officer 

ph: 0417426833

Central Coast and North Sydney Sector Metropolitan Division, University Lecturer University of Tasmania- Paramedic Practice

Timeline

Environmental Field Technician

C-Based Environmental
11.2024 - Current

Manager

Marengo Station
01.2021 - Current

Qualified Paramedic Specialist

NSW Ambulance Service
01.2010 - 02.2022

Supervisor

Whanau Trade and Labor services
01.2005 - 01.2010

Trade Assistant

Moncrieff’s Fabrications
01.2004 - 01.2005

Landscaper

Peter Shearer Landscaping
01.2001 - 01.2004

Retail Assistant

Weston Timber and Hardware
01.2001 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

Mt View High School + St Josephs High School

Prehospital Clinical Care

Nepean Medical School

Bachelor’s Degree - Paramedic Practice

University of Tasmania

Diploma - Human Resources

Tafe NSW

Diploma - Management

Tafe NSW

St Patrick’s Primary

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