John Korytsky

Versatile Professional with a Strong Background in Health, Wellness, and Support Services

I am a dedicated and skilled professional with extensive experience as a former paramedic, St. John Ambulance officer, and support worker. My career has equipped me with the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations, providing critical emergency care and first aid training. My strong background in health and wellness allows me to deliver empathetic, personalized care to individuals of all ages, always focusing on enhancing their safety, well-being, and overall quality of life.

In addition to my technical skills, I am committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment, whether working directly with clients or within a team setting. I bring strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a client-centered approach to every role I take on, ensuring efficient operations and the highest standards of care.

• Certificate of Appreciation, St John Ambulance Australia
• Certificate of Attendance Student Leadership Conference, Victoria University
• Student Leadership Clubs & Societies Team Award, Victoria University
• 3ZZZ 92.3FM Certificate of Appreciation, 3ZZZ Melbourne Ethnic Radio Station
• C31 Certificate of Participation Working Title Youth and Media Mentoring Project, C31

• St John Ambulance Victoria, Event First Aid Responder, Attend public gatherings such as large sporting events, where medical emergencies, accidents or other health emergencies may occur which may require administration of basic life support, Provide appropriate initial emergency out-of-hospital event first aid care including assessing, treating and managing patients in a professional, caring, time-sensitive manner taking into consideration ethnic, cultural, and or gender sensitivities and ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality is upheld and protected at all times, Administer medications and other procedures accurately and effectively, and escalate care as required, Prepare equipment including first aid pharmacological and non-pharmacological items, complete the drug registry booklet as required, and document patient care records on the state of the patient's injuries and the treatment provided, Triage patients using the SMART triage tool during multi-casualty events to effectively and efficiently manage unexpected large number of patients, Perform daily vehicle and equipment checks, making sure the vehicle and medical supplies (including medications) are accounted for, in good supply, and equipment is in good working condition, Supervise a team of up to 10 persons, guiding them to achieve maximum performance, encouraging cohesiveness, professionalism and passion, and ensuring team members feel appreciated for their efforts, Ensure self, team member, and third party safety by avoiding and or reporting dangers/hazards present in area to appropriate authority. Ensure self and team member safety during patient extrication by communicating with team members about best way to perform manual handling tasks
• Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, Grounds keeper and event organiser at St Albans community hall, Ensure all maintenance including lawns, gardens and cleanliness of property is completed efficiently, Organise and lead a team of up 20 peoples setting up various events in a timely and efficient manner, and ensuring every volunteer follows health and safety procedures
• Ukrainian Scouting Organisation PLAST, Rover Scout and Team Leader of Cub Scouts, Lead, supervise and direct 30 more children in life skills such as discipline, outdoor survival skills, plan various outdoor activates including sports, art and culture, first aid and team building activities
• Ukrainian Sisters of St Basil Convent North Melbourne, Project Manager, IT Technician, Assist and complete various projects in a timely and efficient manner working as part of a team, Teach and assist with IT technical matters
• 3ZZZ Ukrainian Broadcasting Team, Media Manager, Manage IT technical issues to ensure all equipment is in good working condition, Work within a team to ensure media and audio are completed to the highest of standards in an efficient time-dependent manner, Debrief with team members pre- and post-event about allocated roles and responsibilities, difficulties expected to be encountered/difficulties encountered, what went well, what did not, and how things could be improved, and team member health and safety, allowing for each team member to have their say, Provide situation reports and patient handovers to other team members, team leaders, event commanders, ambulance personnel and or other appropriate authorities as required, Effectively and safely operate St John Ambulance vehicles in accordance with St John Ambulance Policy and Procedure and VicRoads State Road Rules, Attending weekly division training sessions including continuing professional development nights (CPD) and re-accreditation sessions to maintain and learn new knowledge and skills, Use appropriate inter- and intrapersonal skills and techniques to resolve difficult St John Ambulance member, patient and consumer situations, and retain St John Ambulance member, patient and customer confidence

• Victoria University Student Paramedic Association (VUSPA), Education Officer/ General Committee Member, 2015, 2017
• VU Vollies, Team Member, 2015, 2016
• National Ethnic Multicultural Broadcasting Council (NEMBC) Youth Conference, Subcommittee Team Member/ Time Keeper/ Note Taker/ Administration Officer, 2015, 2015
• Biomedical Social Club of Victoria University (BSCVU), Co-founder/ President, 2010, 2016
• 3ZZZ Polyfonix Youth Program, Producer/ Panellist/ Broadcaster/ Trainer, 2014, Present

Jeffrey Priest, RN (Ret.) MSTJ, St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria), JRPriest08@hotmail.com, +61 418-500-580