Ryan Porter
Brassall,QLD
Summary
I commit to the continuation of my professional development to facilitate the growth of my theoretic and technical skills in-order to achieve and maintain the high-standards expected of a Paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service. I have a background in customer service, and I possess communication and analytical problem-solving abilities of which I apply in line with organisational goals, policies, and procedures. I pride myself on delivering ethical, patient-centred clinical care to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. I consider myself to be dedicated, enthusiastic, and an adaptable employee. I thoroughly enjoy working within a team environment with the common goal of providing a service to those within their most vulnerable period of their lives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
09.2019 - Current
- Clinical Support Officer (CSO) relief at Ripley, WM District 2024
- Member of the State Response Team (SRT)
- QAS deployment to Aurukun, QLD, December 2022
- QAS deployment to Cairns, QLD, January 2023
- Multiple rural relieving periods completed at Toogoolawah, West Moreton District
- Rural/remote relief on Moreton and North Stradbroke Island
- Voluntary CCP ride along shifts completed when an appropriate opportunity is present
- Active participant in CCP intern scenarios
- Regular station relief (where applicable) to facilitate the mentoring of graduate paramedics
Paramedic
New South Wales Ambulance
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Commenced career as a Paramedic in NSW Ambulance Service
- Stationed in a rural environment which facilitated an opportunity to enhance my theoretical knowledge, clinical skills & confidence, strengthen communication skills, become more adaptable and experience prolonged field care environments
Level 1 Sports First Aider
Sports First Aid Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Senior sports first aid provider leading and managing a team of up to eight (8) first aiders servicing large sporting events
- Providing and supervising a safe work environment
- Attending regular policy and procedure update workshops
Customer Service Team Leader
Kmart Riverlink
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Negotiation of store policies and procedures with customers on behalf of Kmart Australia in accordance with organisational goals and objectives
- Managing, maintaining and balancing large cash reserves and auditing
- Ongoing professional development to assist in other sectors of the store
- Adhering to and maintaining standards of customer service and professional conduct
Education
Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine -
Edith Cowan University
11.2023
Bachelor’s degree of Paramedicine -
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD01.2018
Continuing Professional Development
- Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine – 2022/2023
- 40 hours ICU placement at PAH, completed July 2023
- 40 hours Theatre placement at Mater Hospital Brisbane, completed July 2023
- ‘Train the Trainer’ – Whyte Island, 2024
- Cardiogenic Shock – MedMastery, 2024
- Medical Treatment of Heart Failure – MedMastery, 2024
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Masterclass – MedMastery, 2024
- OB/GYN Emergencies – MedMastery, 2024
- Atrial Fibrillation Management Essentials – MedMastery, 2023
- Resuscitation Essentials – MedMastery, 2023
- ECG Mastery – MedMastery, 2022/2023
Volunteer Service History
- St. Johns Ambulance Australia, Ipswich, QLD, Adult Member, 2014, 2015.
- Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Ipswich, QLD, Volunteer, 2008, 2010. Servicing the community with active involvement within the Youth Management Team.
References
- Dylan Wieland, Colleague, Dylan.Wieland@ambulance.qld.gov.au, 0408 275 444
- Andrew Borg, Colleague – CCP, Andrew.Borg@ambulance.qld.gov.au, 0431 058 435
- Mark Benstead, A/SOS, Mark.Benstead@ambulance.qld.gov.au, 0427 434 508
Timeline
Paramedic
Queensland Ambulance Service
09.2019 - Current
Paramedic
New South Wales Ambulance
04.2019 - 09.2019
Level 1 Sports First Aider
Sports First Aid Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Customer Service Team Leader
Kmart Riverlink
01.2013 - 01.2019
Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor’s degree of Paramedicine -
University of Southern Queensland
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