Karan McInerney
Mackay,Australia
Summary
Ambitious, kind and caring individual. Eager to contribute developed knowledge in my chosen career. Skilled in communication, and compassion in the clinical setting. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic, highly organised, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
01.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with colleagues on shared cases to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
Ward Clerk
Mater Private Hospital Mackay
North Mackay, QLD
02.2020 - Current
- Collected paperwork for patients, nurses and physicians
- Worked in high-volume Medical department to answer telephone calls and route connections to appropriate departments or staff
- Entered current information into records system and printed documents for appointments, files and patient use
- Completed charts, staffing sheets and other documentation
- Located and filed physical permanent records
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly
Medical Courier
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
Mackay, QLD
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Picked up medical specimens from local care providers for delivery to laboratory
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills
- Complied with local safety and traffic laws when traveling on foot or via bicycle or vehicle
- Loaded vehicles, balanced loads and secured items against loss or damage during transportation
- Maintained adherence to stringent delivery deadlines
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
Medical Receptionist
Lance Herron Medical
North Mackay, QLD
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department
- Provided patient information to facilitate timely admissions and discharges
- Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access
- Monitored unit supply levels and notified management of ordering needs
- Communicated with Nursing unit manager to facilitate efficient operation of Pallative Care unit
- Drafted and distributed memos and emails for entire unit
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files
- Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff
- Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in
- Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members
- Handled correspondence, managed files and performed other clerical duties for office staff
- Followed infection control procedures to protect patients and staff in waiting area
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton12.2022
Certificate III - Hairdressing
Tafe College
Mackay12.1998
High School Diploma -
Mirani State High School
Mirani11.1994
Skills
- Pickup of patient documentation
- Delivering time-sensitive specimens
- Clean driving record
- Licensed driver in Queensland
- Coordinating efficient routes
- Delivery and pickup
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible
- Planning
- IV fluid replacement
- Poisoning response
- Allergic reaction management
- Medication administration
- Fracture stabilization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Safety protocols
- Stroke management
- Pre-hospital care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Patient examination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Ambulance transfer
- Mental health crisis management
- Mass casualty incident response
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Lifesaving measures
- Medical equipment operation
- Geriatric emergency care
- Spinal immobilization
- Vital assessments
- Patient transport
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Direct patient care
- IV insertion
- Seizure management
- CPR
- Emergency medical services
- Obstetric emergencies
- Airway management
- Patient management
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Patient support and assistance
- Emergency management
- Vital sign assessment
- Respiratory assessment
- Reporting and documentation
References
Kelsea Wedemeyer, Paramedic QAS, kelsea.wedemeyer@ambulance.qld.gov.au, 0419 005 370
Timeline
Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
01.2022 - Current
Medical Courier
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
10.2021 - 07.2022
Ward Clerk
Mater Private Hospital Mackay
02.2020 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Lance Herron Medical
04.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
Central Queensland University
Certificate III - Hairdressing
Tafe College
High School Diploma -
Mirani State High School
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