Jessica Rusic
Greensborough,VIC
Summary
I am a passionate and committed paramedic, with 8 years of experience in providing emergency care in remote and rural communities. I have proven history of exercising strong judgment to effectively manage complex scenes and high pressure environments to optimise patient care. I am passionate about the logistics of emergency provision in the rural setting and optimising resources to give rural community members equal access to healthcare in Australia.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Life Support Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
05.2021 - Current
- Provide emergency response, treatment, and transport from an emergency ambulance within the scope of an advanced life support paramedic.
- Administration of medication and clinical procedures and utilisation of referral pathways as appropriate.
- Clinical instruction, direct supervision and formal assessment of graduate paramedics.
- Management of complex scenes, requiring high level logistical assessment and decision making in a time sensitive and often high stress environment.
- Community engagement, including involvement in community education programs and representation at public events.
First Aid Trainer
Australian Pacific Training Solutions
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Provision of registered training and assessment in first aid and manual handling in a group setting to a variety of learners including primary and secondary school teachers and construction workers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of first aid techniques and industry best practices, ensuring accurate instruction.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements during all training sessions, maintaining a safe learning environment.
Ambulance Community Officer Team Leader
Ambulance Victoria
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed a team of 15 staff in a remote rural setting, with duties inclusive of rostering, maintenance of stores and equipment, and training and support for staff.
- Provided emergency response and care from an ambulance in a remote rural setting, often manageing complex logistical scenes due to remote area and limited resources.
- Participated in multiple community engagement initiatives, including attendance at public events, live car rescue demonstrations in collaboration with other local emergency services and public CPR demonstrations.
- Improved ambulance coverage at Marysville branch from 20 to 80 per cent over three years through recruitment campaigns and supportive rostering. Received an AV Excellence Award in 2019 in recognition of these efforts.
Cadet Journalist/Journalist
Alexandra Newspapers
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Writing of regular articles, including news reports, features, event coverage and advertorials.
- Design, layout, proof reading and editing of two weekly newspapers.
- Daily use of professional editorial and design computer systems including Adobe InDesign and Roxen.
- Training of new employees in company writing styles, computer systems, interviewing and newspaper layout.
Education
Bachelor of Paramedicine -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC12.2020
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -
HBA Learning Centres
11.2019
Diploma of Paramedicine -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC12.2017
Journalism Cadetship -
Country Press Australia And Deakin University
11.2016
Skills
- Critical decision making in high stress environments
- Accurate and relevant documentation in line with regulatory standards
- High level computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft systems and Adobe InDesign
- Understanding of complex logistics in the setting of remote and rural emergency medical care
Timeline
Advanced Life Support Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
05.2021 - Current
First Aid Trainer
Australian Pacific Training Solutions
10.2019 - 11.2022
Ambulance Community Officer Team Leader
Ambulance Victoria
10.2015 - 05.2021
Cadet Journalist/Journalist
Alexandra Newspapers
03.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Paramedicine -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -
HBA Learning Centres
Diploma of Paramedicine -
Victoria University
Journalism Cadetship -
Country Press Australia And Deakin University
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