Melissa Canavan
Mount Evelyn,VIC
Summary
Current MICA Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria with 6 years intensive care experience and 14 years of pre-hospital care. I excel in high-pressure situations, demonstrating effective communication and resilience. My background includes advancing pre-hospital care through continuous learning and education. Proficient patient care, interpersonal skill development and mentoring junior and developing team members. My achievements reflect a commitment to excellence and a passion for education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MICA Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
01.2019 - Current
- Undertake operational duties associated with MICA service delivery and in accordance with Ambulance Victoria's (AV) operational procedures, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and Clinical Work Instructions (CWI) or policies and procedures to ensure patient needs are appropriately met.
- Make critical decisions in time pressured circumstances by executing established clinical knowledge and applying a high degree of emotional intelligence in a shared decision-making approach.
- Demonstrate adaptability and resilience whilst responding to and managing complex clinical cases with significant frequency.
- Advanced professional skills through ongoing participation in training programs, workshops, conferences focused on best practices in pre-hospital care delivery.
ALS Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Delivered advanced life support (ALS) as per Ambulance Victoria's Clinical Practice Guidelines. By assessing patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene able to deliver compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Clinical instructor from 2013 to provide instruction and mentoring of Graduate Paramedics.
Security/Orderly
Western Health
05.2005 - 01.2011
- Ensure current Australian Security licence. With regular professional development to ensure up to date with all regulations.
- Ensure safety of staff and patients on the premises of Western Health facilities by responding to safety codes. Providing enhanced security measures by conducting regular patrols and surveillance activities.
- Assisted in transferring patients between departments, facilitating efficient coordination of healthcare services.
Head Sport Trainer
Sunbury Lions Football Club
03.2002 - 09.2008
- Manage the sports medicine team of the club by preparing players for training and match day. Including strapping, massage and management of injuries.
- Assist with rehabilitation of injured athletes by identifying mechanism of injury, immediate injury management, referals and liasing to other allied professionals to develop rehabilitation programs and treatment plans.
Out of School Hours Supervisor
Hume City Council
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Work as part of a team to ensure a fun safe environment for primary school aged children out of school hours.
- Comply with family services regulations for accreditation. Including documentation and collection of evidence to substantiate.
Education
Post Graduate Deploma - Specialist Paramedic Practice
Monash University
Clayton, VIC12-2018
Bachelor - Paramedicine
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC12-2010
Advanced Diploma - Myotherapy
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11-2006
No Degree - Certificate III in Security Operations
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC03-2005
No Degree - Certificate II - Children Services
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC11-2004
High School Diploma -
Sunbury College
Sunbury, VIC12-2002
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Resilient under pressure
- Efficient time management skills
- Passion for education
Accomplishments
- Previous and current MICA trainee mentor.
- Graduate induction and continuing education facilitator
- Member of Quality and Patient Experience team involved in data collection and report writing for developing Ambulance Victoria's CPG's and CWI's.
- ALS clinical instructor
Timeline
MICA Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
01.2019 - Current
ALS Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2019
Security/Orderly
Western Health
05.2005 - 01.2011
Out of School Hours Supervisor
Hume City Council
01.2003 - 06.2005
Head Sport Trainer
Sunbury Lions Football Club
03.2002 - 09.2008
Post Graduate Deploma - Specialist Paramedic Practice
Monash University
Bachelor - Paramedicine
Victoria University
Advanced Diploma - Myotherapy
RMIT University
No Degree - Certificate III in Security Operations
Kangan Institute
No Degree - Certificate II - Children Services
Kangan Institute
High School Diploma -
Sunbury College
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