Alex Brookes
Herefordshire
Summary
Compassionate individual with strong background in healthcare and emergency response, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and communication skills. Adept in handling high-pressure situations and providing immediate medical care with calmness and precision. Committed to delivering outstanding patient care and making significant difference in community health and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paramedic
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Hereford, West Midlands
2024.12 - Current
- Demonstrated competent use of advanced life support equipment; contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities staying updated on latest paramedic practices.
- Conducted detailed assessments of patients' conditions upon arrival at an incident scene, aiding in appropriate treatment decisions.
- Administered immediate medical care to critically injured patients, ensuring their stability for transportation.
- Carried out basic and advanced life support techniques; enhancing chances of patient survival.
- Upheld professional standards of practice in compliance with local health regulations and laws.
- Liaised effectively with other healthcare professionals ensuring comprehensive patient coverage during complex cases.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during distressing events, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Coordinated with dispatchers whilst handling multiple emergencies simultaneously.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams at large events and contracted work venues.
- Briefed other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in concise handovers.
Ambulance technician
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Hereford, West Midlands
2020.05 - 2024.12
- Managed emotional situations calmly; provided reassurance to distressed individuals involved in emergencies.
- Kept up-to-date with latest changes in emergency pre-hospital care protocols; maintained high professional standards.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced life support procedures, enhancing survival rates.
- Carried out clinical procedures with precision and speed to meet emergency requirements.
- Observed patient conditions to adapt care and medication to suit.
- Detailed care and treatment provided for accurate patient records.
- Adhered to clinical and statutory guidelines for full medical compliance.
Student Paramedic
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Herefordshire, West Midlands
2019.07 - 2020.05
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during distressing events, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Assisted paramedics with treatment and management of critically ill patients.
- Worked as a team to provide the best person centred care.
- Worked in stressful situations and stayed calm and focused throughout.
Construction labourer
Pendesham LTD
Herefordshire, Herefordshire and the Midlands
2012.01 - 2019.06
- Assisted skilled tradesmen such as electricians or plumbers in complex tasks, enhancing job efficiency.
- Demonstrated precision when measuring and cutting construction materials to reduce waste.
- Enhanced overall project completion speed through effective teamwork skills.
- Transported heavy equipment from storage areas to site locations, ensuring availability of necessary resources.
- Removed debris from construction sites, improving workplace safety.
- Worked efficiently to help teams complete construction projects ahead of deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2022.04 - 2024.10
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Solent University
Southampton 2016.09 - 2018.07
A-Levels - film studies
Ludlow College
Ludlow, Shropshire 2009.09 - 2012.07
Skills
- Focused decision making
- Emergency management
- Excellent communication skills
- Situational awareness
- Critical decision-making skills
- High-pressure decision management
- Composure under pressure
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Advanced life support
- Patient transportation safety
- ECG interpretation
- Knowledge of pharmacology
- Spinal immobilisation
- Paediatric advanced life support
- End-Of-Life care
- Administering medications
- Trauma management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Walking
- Cooking
- Music
Timeline
Paramedic
West Midlands Ambulance Service
2024.12 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
Birmingham City University
2022.04 - 2024.10
Ambulance technician
West Midlands Ambulance Service
2020.05 - 2024.12
Student Paramedic
West Midlands Ambulance Service
2019.07 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Solent University
2016.09 - 2018.07
Construction labourer
Pendesham LTD
2012.01 - 2019.06
A-Levels - film studies
Ludlow College
2009.09 - 2012.07