Phillip Gibbons
Springsure,Queensland
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Care Paramedic with Queensland Ambulance Services, capable of critical thinking under pressure. Proven ability to mentor and educate while achieving optimal patient outcomes. Contribute to providing best practice care in pre hospital emergencies including advanced life support, medical assessments and trauma management. Focussed on fostering collaborative environments, ensuring high standards in patient care and documentation.
I am able to provide guidance and leadership when required, and can be an efficient and reliable team member.
Able to follow instruction.
I reflect on past experience to develop my abilities further.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Services
01.2011 - Current
- Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
- Work alongside allied services to achieve best patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills under pressure by making quick, informed decisions during high-stress situations for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated the public on emergency preparedness, first aid techniques, and preventative measures to reduce the risk of injury or illness.
- Mentor graduate paramedics.
- Work within emergency department to align care and assist with transition of care.
- Assist with logistical matters such as assessing pt needs and obtaining aeromedical responses.
- Relieve in higher duties such as Officer in Charge, Clinical support officer/education, Hospital based operational supervisor.
- Undertake voluntary role as a peer support officer, working along side of internal psychologists to maintain psychological/emotional safety of colleagues.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and hospital staff, ensuring clear communication regarding treatment updates or any concerns that arose during care transitions.
- Maintain high standards in documentation.
- Maintain the strictest privacy and confidentiality expectation.
- Expanded knowledge and skills through regular continuing education courses, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and guidelines.
- Conducted equipment checks regularly, ensuring proper functioning and availability of all necessary supplies for optimal patient care.
- Operated ambulance equipment and responded to radio transmissions.
- Provide specialised interventions including airway adjuncts, cardiac care, pharmacological interventions and utilise a variety of medical and extrication resources.
- Operate independantly.
Postal Delivery Officer
Australia Post
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Boosted safety standards, conducting regular vehicle inspections and adhering to traffic laws during mail deliveries.
- Kept abreast of changes in postal regulations or technology advancements that could impact job performance or improve overall efficiency levels within the department.
- Ensured timely mail delivery for customer satisfaction with diligent adherence to schedules.
Manufacturing Jeweller
Petrie Cottage Jewellrs/self Employed
01.2005 - 03.2010
- Assisted clients with repair evaluations, providing accurate timeframes and cost estimates for repair work completion.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence in craftsmanship by consistently producing intricate pieces with attention to detail and precision execution.
- Optimized tool organization within the workshop, reducing downtime spent locating necessary equipment for specific tasks.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment by promoting open communication between team members regarding project updates and progress reports.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing terms while maintaining high-quality materials sourcing.
- Managed daily operations of the jewelry workshop, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, staffing decisions, and project prioritization.
- Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
- Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
- Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
Store Clerk
NightOwl Convenience Store
04.1997 - 01.2005
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Assisted in maintaining a welcoming store atmosphere by keeping common areas clean, well-lit, and inviting for customers.
- Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
- Provided backroom support by organizing incoming shipments, tagging merchandise correctly, and restocking shelves as needed.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Addressed safety hazards promptly by keeping aisles clear of obstructions and cleaning spills quickly to prevent accidents.
- Assisted with inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels and reduced shrinkage through regular product counts and monitoring for theft.
- Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.
- Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.
- Ensured store cleanliness and safety, performing regular clean-up and maintenance tasks.
Education
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment (TAE)
TAFE QLD
QLD09-2025
Certificate IV - Mental Health
UpSkilled
Brisbane, QLD04-2019
Diploma - Paramedicine
Queensland Ambulance Service RTO
Rockhampton, QLD05-2013
Course Certificate - Diamond Grading
Gemological Association of Australia
Brisbane, QLD06-2008
Skills
- Airway management
- Physical assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Wound management
- Stroke management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Behavioral emergencies
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Respiratory emergencies
- Pharmacology
- Seizure management
- Trauma management
- Can work independently to develop patient management strategies in high stress environments
- Scene management skills and utilising bystanders appropriately
- Participating in training and mentoring including developing training activities
Omnia diamond supplier
At the completion of my apprenticeship in Jewellery manufacture, Omnia diamond supplier offered a course in diamond grading as a prize for the most comprehensive paper on ethics.
Due to the limited placements available and cost of this course, it was highly sought after and I was successful in my submission.
Timeline
Advanced Care Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Services
01.2011 - Current
Postal Delivery Officer
Australia Post
02.2010 - 12.2010
Manufacturing Jeweller
Petrie Cottage Jewellrs/self Employed
01.2005 - 03.2010
Store Clerk
NightOwl Convenience Store
04.1997 - 01.2005
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment (TAE)
TAFE QLD
Certificate IV - Mental Health
UpSkilled
Diploma - Paramedicine
Queensland Ambulance Service RTO
Course Certificate - Diamond Grading
Gemological Association of Australia
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