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Diana Atkins

Bayswater

Summary

Experienced medical professional bringing more than 14 years of experience in pre-hospital care. Successful at building immediate rapport with patients and establishing rapid clinical need to achieve the best possible outcome. Adept at both face to face patient contact and ability to assess a patient over the telephone thoroughly through secondary triage, referring to other service providers when applicable. Knowledge of the Youth Justice system in the capacity as an Independent Person for Young People in Police custody. Currently studying Certificate of Alcohol And Other Drugs (AOD) at Chisholm Institute, Berwick.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Person

Centre For Multicultural Youth
02.2024 - Current

Working as an ally to young people in Police custody who are unable to be supported by a parent or guardian. This role ensures the young person has their rights respected, is treated fairly and provides an opportunity to create referrals for the young person to prevent reoffending.

Referral Service Triage Practitioner

Ambulance Victoria
07.2016 - 07.2023
  • Provide comprehensive secondary triage of low to medium acuity patients over the telephone to determine if emergency ambulance attendance is required.
  • Referring patients to relevant and appropriate services to satisfy clinical need.
  • Establishing Care Plans for complex patients and ensuring adherence by staff.
  • Commenced as a Workplace Trainer in June 2017 and drafted up updated Training Manual.
  • Data analysis of call information and auditing.

Advanced Life Support Paramedic

Ambulance Victoria
01.2010 - 07.2016
  • Managing and administering Schedule 8 Drugs.
  • Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organised and sanitary workplace.
  • Work as a Clinical Instructor to oversee and mentor new graduates.
  • Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines with regular clinical education updates and study.
  • Performing CPR, first aid and other emergency medical treatments to provide life-saving care.

Medical Secretary

National Health Service (NHS)
04.2008 - 11.2009
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Typing of various specialist letters after dictation.
  • Exceptional typing skills.

Ambulance Calltaker

Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
01.2007 - 03.2008
  • Receive and process all emergency calls from the community and agency partners.
  • Strict adherence to KPI's and verbatim workflow.
  • Quickly and accurately process call so that the appropriate response can be provided as effectively as possible.
  • High pressure environment requiring calm demeanour and assertiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC

Bachelor of Nursing -

Victoria University Secondary College - Brimbank Campus
St. Albans, VIC

Certificate IV - Alcohol And Other Drugs

Chisholm Institute
Berwick, VIC
12.2024

High School Diploma -

St Aloysius College
North Melbourne, VIC
12.2002

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Instructing experience across multiple roles, showcasing leadership
  • Extensive clinical knowledge
  • Problem solver
  • Experienced triaging ability
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
  • High organisation skills and adept reporting writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy to patients of all ages, ethnicities, genders/identities
  • Strong sense of empathy
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Independent Person

Centre For Multicultural Youth
02.2024 - Current

Referral Service Triage Practitioner

Ambulance Victoria
07.2016 - 07.2023

Advanced Life Support Paramedic

Ambulance Victoria
01.2010 - 07.2016

Medical Secretary

National Health Service (NHS)
04.2008 - 11.2009

Ambulance Calltaker

Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
01.2007 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Paramedicine - Paramedicine

Monash University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Victoria University Secondary College - Brimbank Campus

Certificate IV - Alcohol And Other Drugs

Chisholm Institute

High School Diploma -

St Aloysius College
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