Sesilia Patolo
Sydney, Woodcroft,NSW
Summary
Certified First Aider with experience in providing critical care during emergency situations. Skilled in performing CPR, managing wounds and fractures, and handling other health-related emergencies. Known for quick response time, ability to stay calm under pressure, and effective communication skills. Contributed significantly to safety procedures and emergency response plans at previous workplaces. Attentive and compassionate professional with calm and organized approach to emergency response needs. Facilitates field triage and critical interventions to address severe injury and illness. Established care plan and carries out in-field care to stabilize patients for transport.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
First Aider
MediFast
Sydney, Nsw
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments administered and patient conditions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing appropriate medical attention.
- Performed wound cleaning, bandaging, splinting and taping.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and took steps to reduce risks.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment for both patients and staff.
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Provided emergency care to injured or ill individuals.
- Assessed and monitored the condition of patients in need of first aid.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques for their injuries or illnesses.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Advised family members about any changes in patient status or treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care issues.
- Assisted with medical evacuations when necessary.
- Administered basic life support techniques, such as CPR and AED use.
- Observed patient progress closely during recovery period after initial treatment.
Lifeguard
raging waters
Sydney, Nsw
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
- Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Checked weather reports to warn public of potential inclement weather and proper safety procedures.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Consulted medical protocol to administer CPR, bandage wounds and clean injuries.
- Gave thorough and detailed instructions on safety procedures to patrons to prevent accidents.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
Cashier
barone pharmacy
Sydney, Woodcroft, Nsw
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Cashier
redrooster
Sydney, Blacktown, Nsw
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure that orders were filled correctly.
- Accurately entered order information into computerized point-of-sale system.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Performed opening, closing duties such as counting money in the drawer at start, end of shift.
- Adhered to all company policies related to cash handling procedures.
- Welcomed customers
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas
- Conducted regular cleaning duties such as mopping floors and wiping down counters and tables.
Education
Diploma Emergency Health Care - Emergency Health Care
Absolute Medical Response
Mount Druitt, NSW02-2026
High School Diploma -
Wyndham Senior
Quakers Hill, NSW09-2022
Skills
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Risk management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- First aid certification
- Choking assistance
- Defibrillator operation
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Airway management
- Life Support Techniques
- Spinal injury stabilization
- Emergency medical team coordination
- Emergency treatment procedures
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management
- Asthma attack management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
- Allergic reaction treatment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Wound dressing
- Emergency medical responder (EMR)
- Oxygen equipment
- Organizational skills
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Written communication
- Infection control
Timeline
First Aider
MediFast
11.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
raging waters
11.2022 - 01.2024
Cashier
barone pharmacy
06.2019 - 12.2020
Cashier
redrooster
07.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma Emergency Health Care - Emergency Health Care
Absolute Medical Response
High School Diploma -
Wyndham Senior
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