Kathryn Guy
Moruya,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Paramedic skilled in emergent medical care, including diagnosis, treatment and transport. Focused and attentive to detail, operating effectively in dynamic environments to deliver emergency care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
New South Wales Ambulance
Sydney
2007.04 - Current
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Documented medically relevant information to track medications.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Informed families of patient status while en route to hospital or other medical facility.
- Soothed physical pain with local anesthetic via proper and effective dosages.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Interviewed patient to identify scope of medical emergency.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Attended regular training sessions in order to maintain certification requirements.
- Maintained communication with dispatch regarding patient's progress and location.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Educated family members about the care being provided to the patient during transport.
- Provided reassurance to patients and their families throughout the transport process.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Surveyed emergency scenes consisting of multiple patients and promptly set up triage.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Opened and maintained airways of unconscious patients to promote respiration.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Participated in community outreach programs promoting safety awareness among public.
- Reported infectious disease cases to appropriate medical authorities.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Provided basic life support services according to established protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Assessed patient needs and checked vital signs to determine treatment.
- Coordinated with other emergency responders such as fire fighters or police officers on scene.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queechy High School
Launceston, TAS1991-01
Some College (No Degree) - Year 11 And 12
Launceston College
Launceston, TASSome College (No Degree) - Hospitality
Tafe
Launceston, TASSome College (No Degree) - Paramedical Science
Ambulance New South Wales
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Patient Transport
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Direct Patient Care
- Safety Protocols
- Respiratory Assessment
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Immobilization
- Patient Support and Assistance
- Patient Management
- Patient Examination
- Reporting and Documentation
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Management
- Field Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Certificate 4 in Nutrition and Health and Wellness Coaching
Timeline
Paramedic
New South Wales Ambulance
2007.04 - Current
High School Diploma -
Queechy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Year 11 And 12
Launceston College
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality
Tafe
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedical Science
Ambulance New South Wales
- Certificate 4 in Nutrition and Health and Wellness Coaching
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