- Volunteering
- Camping
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Screen and Media Production
Natasha Schuman
PARA HILLS,SA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a successful track record with St John Ambulance NT. An adaptable Paramedic with leadership skills evident in current potions but also including supervisory roles in remote and metropolitan areas. Bringing a multitude of skills and critical thinking abilities. A strong aptness to work independently and within teams large or small has been illustrated over 20 years of excellent pre- hospital patient centred care to the sick and injured throughout the Northern Territory.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer In Charge
St John Ambulance NT
Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Tennant Creek
01.2010 - Current
- Supervised operational staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Liaised with other services in co-ordinating major incidents.
- Lead the team in finding solutions to challenges, through research, evaluation, problem solving and goal setting.
- Managed stores inventory, pharmacy supply for station, as well as first aid sales and supply to local business in local and remote locations.
- Coordinated training for crews and volunteers. Active role in training and attending public duties with the volunteer arm of SJA NT - Nhulunbuy.
- Collaborated effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve common objectives of pre-hospital care and major incidents.
- OIC Nhulunbuy 2 years
- OIC Katherine and Tennant Creek - relief work only
Paramedic
St John Ambulance Northern Territory Inc.
NT
10.2003 - Current
- Delivered compassionate Advanced Life Support to patients in the pre-hospital care setting, with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, renal emergencies and other life threatening injuries.
- Use Pharmacological Guidelines lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control in accordance to policies and procedures.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines and polices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor.
Education
Diploma, Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher -
International Academy of Emergency Medic Dispatch
Salt Lake City, USA.12-2016
Certificate IV Leadership And Management -
St John Ambulance Australia NT Inc.
Darwin, NT06-2016
Certificate 111 in Aged Care -
BCA National Training Group
Darwin, NT05-2016
No Degree - BA Science Paramedical Science
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA01-2015
Diploma of Paramedical Science Ambulance -
St John Ambulance NT Inc.
Darwin, NT05-2007
Certificate IV Basic Emergency Care -
St John Ambulance NT Inc.
Darwin, NT01-2004
Skills
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cultural Awareness
- Emergency Response
Affiliations
- Australasian College of Paramedicine
- Australian Association of Gerontology
- St Joan AMbulance NT - Volunteer Division
- Surf Life Saving Darwin & Nhulunbuy
- Rowing Clubs Various
Interests
Certification
Current AHPRA registration
Timeline
Officer In Charge
St John Ambulance NT
01.2010 - Current
Paramedic
St John Ambulance Northern Territory Inc.
10.2003 - Current
Diploma, Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher -
International Academy of Emergency Medic Dispatch
Certificate IV Leadership And Management -
St John Ambulance Australia NT Inc.
Certificate 111 in Aged Care -
BCA National Training Group
No Degree - BA Science Paramedical Science
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Paramedical Science Ambulance -
St John Ambulance NT Inc.
Certificate IV Basic Emergency Care -
St John Ambulance NT Inc.