Dedicated extended care paramedic with nearly 30 years of experience in emergency medical services. Known for strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to lifelong learning, enhancing patient care and mentoring junior colleagues.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
extended care paramedic
stjohn ambulance WA
secret harbour, WA
12.2023 - Current
assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses on scene
referral of patients to most appropriate community or primary care services
work collaboratively with hospitals, general practitioners, and community health teams to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital demand, and deliver care closer to home.
Paramedic
stjohn ambulance WA
secret harbour, WA
07.2021 - 12.2023
provision of emergency care to patients, within full scope of paramedic in WA
Intensive care paramedic
SA ambulance
Port Lincoln SA, SA
03.2008 - 07.2021
Provision of advanced prehospital clinical care, including pacing, cardioversion, infusions, intubation
Providing ongoing mentorship and clinical leadership to paramedic colleagues
Extended care paramedic
SA ambulance
Port Lincoln SA, SA
01.2012 - 01.2014
assessment and treatment of minor injuries and illnesses on scene
referral of patients to most appropriate community or primary care services
work collaboratively with hospitals, general practitioners, and community health teams to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital demand, and deliver care closer to home.
Aircrew paramedic
South western ambulance service
Glastonbury, Somerset UK
01.2003 - 06.2008
HEMS trained aircrew paramedic
Responsible for assessment, care and transport of acutely unwell patients on scene and during transport via helicopter.
Paramedic Supervisor
South western ambulance service
Glastonbury, Somerset UK
01.2004 - 03.2008
Responsible for the clinical supervision of all staff within Glastonbury ambulance station.
Responsible for all aspects of line management.
Full time hours as an on-road paramedic
Paramedic
South western ambulance service
Yeovil, Somerset UK
03.1997 - 01.2004
Delivering the full range of autonomous paramedic duties following successful completion of an IHCD paramedic course and state registration.
Combat Engineer
British army
Various, UK
02.1988 - 03.1997
Trained primarily in explosives and mine warfare. Active tours in N.Ireland, the Middle East and Bosnia.
Education
Grad Diploma - Intensive Care Paramedicine
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
01-2018
TAE 40110
TAFE
Port Lincoln, SA
12-2014
IHCD Registered Paramedic
IHCD
Plymouth UK
03-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Installations
Royal School of Military Engineering
Chatham UK
Skills
Dedicated proactive paramedic with almost 30 years of on road experience
Committed to a journey of life long learning and always looking to take on new challenges and improve my practice
I am currently working as an extended care paramedic i am responsible for managing patients with diverse, ill defined conditions, often against a background of chronic illness Although considered ‘low acuity', this requires expertise and clinical reasoning of a high order
I have a passion for passing on the knowledge i have accumulated over my years of practice i have taught and mentored junior paramedics and volunteers in a variety of settings throughout my career
Timeline
extended care paramedic
stjohn ambulance WA
12.2023 - Current
Paramedic
stjohn ambulance WA
07.2021 - 12.2023
Extended care paramedic
SA ambulance
01.2012 - 01.2014
Intensive care paramedic
SA ambulance
03.2008 - 07.2021
Paramedic Supervisor
South western ambulance service
01.2004 - 03.2008
Aircrew paramedic
South western ambulance service
01.2003 - 06.2008
Paramedic
South western ambulance service
03.1997 - 01.2004
Combat Engineer
British army
02.1988 - 03.1997
Grad Diploma - Intensive Care Paramedicine
Flinders University
TAE 40110
TAFE
IHCD Registered Paramedic
IHCD
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Installations