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Olivia Cannon

Sydney

Summary

Qualified paramedic with a breadth of experience in busy metro area delivering high quality patient care and advanced life support in high-pressure situations. Demonstrating ability to not only provide patient care, make critical clinical decisions and adapt to ever-changing environment but proven ability to support, mentor and train new and junior staff. Proven ability to prioritise efficient and appropriate treatment for numerous emergency presentations. Proficient in working in team environment and within multidisciplinary workforce. Eager to continue to learn, adapt and progress in paramedic career in both clinical and leadership roles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

NSW Ambulance
02.2023 - Current
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Performed critical thinking and clinical decision making in mass casualty scenarios.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care including liaison with appropriate agencies to ensure best patient care.
  • Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs and probation years.
  • Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
  • Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.

Paramedic Intern

NSW Ambulance
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Shadowed emergency medical services team in emergency setting and during field response.
  • Increased proficiency in advanced life support techniques through hands-on training and real-world experience.
  • Assisted with complex extrication procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and fellow team members.
  • Participated in ongoing education initiatives to stay current on best practices for pre-hospital care delivery.
  • Underwent continuous skills training in scenario and on the job experiences
  • Gained expertise in operating emergency vehicles safely and efficiently during high-pressure situations.

Education

Bachelor of Paramedic Science -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
12-2021

Skills

  • Leadership mentoring: Training and mentoring new and junior paramedics in clinical settings, ensuring developing team relations and personal professional development
  • Cultural and diverse relations: Respectful, open and inclusive clinical practice amongst a range of diverse groups
  • Interpersonal communication: High level of communication skills with patients, families and other health agencies
  • Critical decision making: Ability to make accurate and efficient clinical decisions in high pressure field environments
  • Adaptability: Recognition of rapidly deteriorating patients, ability to adapt and change treatment plans and patient care to ensure best patient outcome Ability to adapt in busy area with high work load to ensure best patient care every time

Timeline

Paramedic

NSW Ambulance
02.2023 - Current

Paramedic Intern

NSW Ambulance
01.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Paramedic Science -

Queensland University of Technology

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