A reliable, highly motivated individual, with excellent professional, technical and communication skills. Ability to learn quickly and build positive working relationships with a variety of people in numerous situations. A clear focus and commitment to provide holistic care and support to promote client independence and wellbeing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
03.2013 - Current
Respond to all emergency calls and communicate, assess and treat patients according to their needs
Transporting patients, where necessary, to the appropriate facility and monitor them on route
Working closely with other professions, to maintain safety for all
Driving of vehicles under emergency conditions and maintaining the vehicle in a clean, stocked and responsive state at all times
Completion of all required documentation
Mentoring of student and graduate paramedics
Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
Expand knowledge and skills through regular continuing education courses, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and guidelines.
Promote health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, coordinating between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical Support Officer – Relief
Queensland Ambulance Service
01.2018 - 02.2020
Elevated competency in contemporary clinical practice
Clinical review of paramedic performance including in-field coaching and providing guidance and support
Designed, developed and implemented guidelines for best practice
Delivered training to officers and supported the Officer in charge to meet clinical service delivery and clinical governance programs
Developed harmonious relationships using effective communication, within QAS and the greater community
ECG Cardiac Technician
Genesis Care, Bundaberg Cardiology
05.2014 - 07.2015
Provided cardiac testing services for ECG holter, blood pressure and event monitoring, including analysis and recording of results
Performed stress ECG tests (exercise treadmill tests) and the stress ECG component of stress echocardiography tests
Assisted echocardiographer when performing stress echocardiograms and set up and maintained all testing rooms prior to and after testing
Assisted patients during all testing procedures
I was responsible for completing and filing relevant documentation
In addition, I was required to have an in-depth knowledge of appropriate cleaning and decontamination of invasive device equipment in order to maintain patient safely according to infection control protocols
Pharmacy Assistant
Blooms the Chemist
03.2012 - 03.2013
Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care, addressing inquiries regarding medications and dosages.
Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Patient Support Assistant
Friendly Society Hospital
12.2011 - 03.2012
Facilitated patient mobility through careful assistance with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Community Paramedic
East Midlands Ambulance Service, UK
11.1999 - 07.2011
The primary purpose of the Community Paramedic was to avoid unnecessary admissions to the emergency department by thorough assessment, treatment and discharge of patients in their home environment and by referral through collaboration with alternative care pathways within the community
During this time, I was also able to respond to all categories of emergency calls both acute, urgent and routine
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the social, emotional, and medical needs of patients.
Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Pharmacy Assistant
Town Centre Pharmacy
02.2003 - 12.2003
Swimming Instructor and Pool Lifeguard
Waterfield Leisure Pools
09.1998 - 11.1999
Equine Groom
Camilla Clayton-Bailey
06.1998 - 09.1999
Swimming Instructor and Pool Lifeguard
Waterfield Leisure Pools
02.1997 - 05.1998
Education
Diploma of counselling -
AIPC
Australia
10.2024
Professional Registration -
AHPRA
Australia
12-2018
Human Biology -
Monash
Australia
01.2015
Cardiac Technician training -
Wesley Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
01.2014
Physics for medical radiation sciences -
Monash
Australia
01.2014
Professional Registration -
Health Professional Council
UK
01.2013
Community Paramedic -
Derby University
UK
01.2007
IHCD Paramedic Qualification -
East Midlands Ambulance Service
UK
01.2005
IHCD Technician Qualification -
Leicestershire Ambulance Service
UK
01.2001
GCE 'A' Levels -
Rutland College
Oakham, Rutland UK
01-1998
GCSEs -
King Edward VII Upper School
Melton Mowbray, UK
01-1995
Skills
Airway management
CPR
12 lead ECG
Defibrillation
Blood Pressure (BP)
Blood Sugar Level (BSL)
Peak flow
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Subcutaneous (S/C) injections
Intramuscular (IM) injections
Intravenous (IV) injections
IV cannulation
Infusion
Intubation
Drug administration
Thrombolysis
Falls risk assessment tool (FRAT)
Clinical Frailty
NIHSS-8 Stroke assessment
Premorbid modified Rankin scale (mRS)
Rapid Clinical test for Delirium Detection (4AT)
Patient mobility
Infection control
Moving and handling skills
Patient observations
Stress echocardiography
ECG tests
Ambulatory ECG
Blood pressure monitoring
Interpreting results
Writing reports
Methodical organisation
History records
Systematic approach
IT applications
Communication skills
Effective delegation
Social welfare interaction
Confidentiality principles
Healthtrack
Accuwin
Darwin
Physical assessments
Intravenous therapy
Pharmacology knowledge
Stroke Management
Behavioral Emergencies
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Mass Casualty Incidents
Diabetic Emergencies
Spinal Immobilization
Organisational skills and competencies
Methodical approach to organisation of own work.
Comprehensive history records kept.
Developed a systematic approach to tasks.
Developed constant analysis of all responsibilities.
Familiar with common IT applications including email, word processing and spreadsheets.
Developed excellent communication skills for integration in a variety of situations.
Effective delegation when situation requires.
Appropriate interaction to promote social welfare.
Applied learning skills in both a professional and social environment.
Understand the principles of confidentiality and apply them rigidly.
Familiar with Healthtrack, Accuwin (ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) and Darwin (ECG holter analysis) computer systems.
Achievements and awards
2021 QAS Wide Bay Humanitarian Award nomination
2002 PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Assistant Instructor
Application of high standards of infection control principles.
Applied the principles to adopt good moving and handling skills in relation to equipment and positioning of patients in a variety of environments.
Observations and monitoring of patients, both at scene of incident and on route to acute care facility.
Managing and de-escalation of violence and aggression in patients and others.
Competent in performing stress echocardiography tests and ECG tests, attaching and detaching ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors, interpreting results and writing reports.
Timeline
Clinical Support Officer – Relief
Queensland Ambulance Service
01.2018 - 02.2020
ECG Cardiac Technician
Genesis Care, Bundaberg Cardiology
05.2014 - 07.2015
Advanced Care Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
03.2013 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Blooms the Chemist
03.2012 - 03.2013
Patient Support Assistant
Friendly Society Hospital
12.2011 - 03.2012
Pharmacy Assistant
Town Centre Pharmacy
02.2003 - 12.2003
Community Paramedic
East Midlands Ambulance Service, UK
11.1999 - 07.2011
Swimming Instructor and Pool Lifeguard
Waterfield Leisure Pools
09.1998 - 11.1999
Equine Groom
Camilla Clayton-Bailey
06.1998 - 09.1999
Swimming Instructor and Pool Lifeguard
Waterfield Leisure Pools
02.1997 - 05.1998
Diploma of counselling -
AIPC
Professional Registration -
AHPRA
Human Biology -
Monash
Cardiac Technician training -
Wesley Hospital
Physics for medical radiation sciences -
Monash
Professional Registration -
Health Professional Council
Community Paramedic -
Derby University
IHCD Paramedic Qualification -
East Midlands Ambulance Service
IHCD Technician Qualification -
Leicestershire Ambulance Service
GCE 'A' Levels -
Rutland College
GCSEs -
King Edward VII Upper School
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