Nicole Eddington
Hurstbrigdge
Summary
With 11 years of experience as a paramedic, I have worked in diverse, fast-paced environments, responding to emergencies and providing life-saving care in critical situations. My background includes strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and compassionate patient care. I have developed emotional resilience, leadership qualities, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. These experiences have equipped me with the skills needed to transition into an effective team manager, capable of handling complex situations and supporting team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team managing
Ambulance Victoria
11.2022 - Current
- Lead, supervise and motivate team members
- Provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members
- Fostering their professional growth and development
- Conduct regular performance reviews, auditing, clinical governance
- Manage team dynamics, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all staff
- Overseeing the readiness and maintenance for staff and ordering of supplies to ensure they are operational and available to respond to emergencies
- Oversee and conduct audits regarding KPI’s
- Communicate effectively with senior management to report on team performance, operational issues, and patient care outcomes
Manual handling facilitator
Ambulance Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Training, educating and promoting of safe manual handling practices to prevent injuries and reduce the likelihood of recurring injuries.
- Teach staff how to lift, carry, push pull or move equipment safely to avoid injury, focusing on posture, body mechanics and the use of proper equipment
- Conduct reviews with HSCS and implement strategies to reduce injury risks
- Offer ongoing support and guidance to staff who may be struggling with manual handling tasks or are unsure of safe practices
- Promote the use of assistive equipment to reduce manual handling strain
Event paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
07.2022 - Current
- Representing Ambulance Victoria at events such as music festival and sporting events
- Providing prehospital care on site
- Coordination and liaising with health commander and other external agencies
- Working cooperatively and demonstrating AV values at all times
Qualified Ambulance Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
02.2014 - Current
- Providing life saving interventions and prehospital care for patients experiencing medical emergencies, trauma or injury
- Provide pain management and emotional support to patients
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient to determine the severity of their conditions and formulate a treatment pathway whether that be in an Emergency department or via an alternate health pathway
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, other emergency responders and health professionals
- Ensure all medical equipment, ambulances and supplies are ready for use and in good working condition
- Ensure the safety of the patient, team and other at the scene of an emergency
- Maintain professional and ethical standards for all patients every time
- Adherence to patient privacy and confidentiality
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Paramedic HBPX
Victoria University
10.2013
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
RMIT University
10.2008
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Calm under pressure
- Compassionate and caring
- Resilient
- Inclusivity
- Excellent multitasker
- Growth mindset
- Honest
- Accountable
- Transparent
- Professional demeanor
- Welfare focus
- Person-centered approach
Education And Additional Accreditations
- Leading Together Program – Frank Covey AV Leadership Course, 02/01/25
- Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic HBPX), Victoria University, St Albans, 10/01/13
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting, RMIT University, Melbourne, 10/01/08
Personal Information
Registration: APHRA PAR000223593
Timeline
Manual handling facilitator
Ambulance Victoria
05.2023 - Current
Team managing
Ambulance Victoria
11.2022 - Current
Event paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
07.2022 - Current
Qualified Ambulance Paramedic
Ambulance Victoria
02.2014 - Current
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
RMIT University
Bachelor of Health Science - Paramedic HBPX
Victoria University
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