Jessica Rae
Stratford,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful paramedic offering 15 years of experience handling medical emergencies.
Highly skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care.
Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of patient assessment and management.
Current AHPRA registration
Registration number: PAR0002229709
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Injury Management Consultant
Cogent Thinking
07.2023 - Current
- Telephone triage of injured employees offering first aid and support and linking into support services for injury management.
- Obtaining case history and gathering triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performing triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Assessing patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performing additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues.
Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
03.2009 - Current
- Provide emergency care as an advanced life support paramedic to the community.
- Triage injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identify appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Execute emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including airway management and cardiac monitoring.
- Adapt treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Work en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administer continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicate with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Develop and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Identify appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Stay in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
GoodSAM Responder
Ambulance Victoria
11.2018 - Current
- Volunteer position responding to cardiac arrest patients.
- On call 24/7 to respond as required as first person on scene to provide resuscitation.
- I am equipped with a defibrillator and first aid kit.
Clinical Call Taker
Fullerton Health
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Received and processed clinical calls working on national coronavirus hotline.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
First Aid Trainer
Red First Aid
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered CPR, level 1 and level 2 first aid training.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Educated students on first aid by applying a variety of instructional techniques within hands-on curriculum.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Volunteer Paediatric First Aid Training
Volunteer Position At Wellington Shire
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed first aid course for new parents group in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Guidelines.
- Delivered first aid training to new parents group.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
School Council Member
Boisdale Consolidated School
01.2021 - Current
- Analysed revenues, expenditures and cash management.
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour.
Veterinary Nurse
Peninsula Vet Care
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilisers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Processed financial transactions for clients.
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Veterinary Nurse
Westernport Veterinary Clinic
03.2002 - 11.2008
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
- Processed financial transactions for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic
Victoria University
St Albans Melbourne Victoria12.2010
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment - Training And Assessment
Fortress Learning
01.2015
Certificate III in Animal Studies - Animal Science
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC11.2003
Certificate II in Animal Studies - Animal Science
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC11.2002
Skills
- Telephone Injury Triage
- Medical Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- CPR
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Drug Inventory Management
- Emergency Patient Triage
Timeline
Injury Management Consultant
Cogent Thinking
07.2023 - Current
School Council Member
Boisdale Consolidated School
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Call Taker
Fullerton Health
04.2020 - 08.2021
GoodSAM Responder
Ambulance Victoria
11.2018 - Current
First Aid Trainer
Red First Aid
01.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer Paediatric First Aid Training
Volunteer Position At Wellington Shire
01.2017 - 01.2019
Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
03.2009 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Westernport Veterinary Clinic
03.2002 - 11.2008
Veterinary Nurse
Peninsula Vet Care
01.2000 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment - Training And Assessment
Fortress Learning
Certificate III in Animal Studies - Animal Science
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Certificate II in Animal Studies - Animal Science
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
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