Tom O'Neill
Clifton Beach,TAS
Summary
A passionate, reliable health professional and wilderness trauma medic with over 9 years in clinical environments. Skilled in advanced life support, resuscitation and trauma care in fast-paced, high-stress settings. Demonstrates calm, level-headed and analytical approaches with excellent communication, decision-making, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Strong background in hospitality, customer service and adventure tour guiding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Royal Hobart Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2025
- Provide rapid assessment, triage and evidence-based interventions for diverse emergency cases, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and reduce wait times in a high-acuity environment
- Trained and mentored junior nurses, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge retention
- Administer critical IV medications, including blood products, to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Maintain open and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective, efficient care
Wilderness Trauma Medic
Maydena Bike Park
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Provide rapid on-site assessment and emergency medical interventions for mountain bike injuries at a highly technical downhill mountain bike park, stabilizing patients and coordinating efficient evacuation to advanced medical facilities, ensuring enhanced rider safety and reduced recovery times
- Identify, prioritise and stabilize potentially catastrophic, life-threatening injuries
- Coordination of extrication and evacuation from difficult rainforest terrain and handing over patient care to road and helicopter ambulance crews
- Extensive training and implementation of rescue strategies for local, national and international professional competitions including the REDBULL Hardline race
Bar Manager
Frank Restaurant
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Oversaw daily bar operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient workflow.
- Developed exciting and intriguing cocktail menus to elevate guest experience
- Managed inventory control, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and enhance profitability.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
BAR MANAGER
Bar Celona
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisting in managing of the restaurant and acting as part-time licensee while focusing on creating unique cocktails and drink experiences to entertain patrons
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and improve profitability.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth bar service and customer satisfaction.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Boy's and Girl's Club
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Working with adolescents and young teens in after-school programs designed to promote health, fun and positive extracurricular activities
- Being a positive role model and providing children with basic skills and lessons for life
- Implementing ongoing, creative programs and educational sessions based on a collaborative team effort
Education
Wilderness First Aid Provider -
Wild Education
Tasmania11-2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS11-2022
International Trauma Nursing Certificate -
ANZCENA
TNCC06-2021
Bachelors of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Hobart2016
Courses - Human Physiology
Duke University
North Carolina, USA (Online)2013
Skills
- Trauma nursing
- Thorough primary and secondary patient assessments
- IV drug therapy management
- Team leading and training of junior staff in resuscitation
- Advanced Life Support
- Outdoor wilderness medic
- Thorough medical documentation and communication
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Multitasking
- Decision making and delegation
- Ordering and managing inventory
Certification
- Wilderness First Aid
- Working With Vulnerable Peoples
- Full Driver's License (Manual)
Timeline
Wilderness Trauma Medic
Maydena Bike Park
08.2023 - 10.2024
RN, Emergency Department
Royal Hobart Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2025
Bar Manager
Frank Restaurant
05.2014 - 04.2016
BAR MANAGER
Bar Celona
05.2012 - 05.2014
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Boy's and Girl's Club
05.2011 - 05.2012
Courses - Human Physiology
Duke University
Wilderness First Aid Provider -
Wild Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
University of Tasmania
International Trauma Nursing Certificate -
ANZCENA
Bachelors of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
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