Highly skilled emergency services professional with extensive background in pre- hospital emergency care and services. Adept at calmly and quickly assessing emergency situations.
I was employed as an Advanced Care/Extended care Paramedic ad Officer-in- Charge with the Queensland Ambulance Service for a period of approximately 17 years. I commenced as an Honorary Officer and worked my way through to gain my Diploma of Health Science. I continued on and became an Extended Care Paramedic and also an Officer-In-Charge.
I resigned from the Ambulance Service in July 2012 and commenced work as an Industrial Paramedic with Corporate Protection Australia Group. I have continued to maintain my Paramedic skills and also gained Registration as a Paramedic through AHPRA – which is still current.
I have also, in the past, been involved with the State Emergency Service as an active member as well as the cadet coordinator situated in Hughenden.
I have also been an Auxiliary Firefighter with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service in Gordonvale.
I have worked indirectly in Safety Roles throughout my time in the Mining Industry and gained valuable practical experience in this area. I sat in the role of HSEQ Advisor for Moorvale Earthmoving for 6 months until the opportunity of Health Specialist arose with BMA at Saraji Mine. I am currently studying Bachelor Occupational Health and Safety and have completed the Diploma of Work Health & Safety. Expert [Job Title] offers top-notch knowledge, abilities and education. Works great in team-based environments to optimize patient care and outcomes.
I have also worked in the below situations:
Advanced Care Paramedic employed with Peabody Energy Australia at Millennium Mine in the Bowen Basin (Central Queensland). My role within Peabody includes being a member of the Health, Safety, Environment and Training Department. I am also a qualified Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator and also perform daily alcohol and drug testing on site. My role also requires me to be an active member of the site Emergency Response Team.