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Education
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Affiliations
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Amanda Garside

Huddersfield,West Yorkshire

Summary

Working as a volunteer providing first aid with a background in emergency medicine. Have a strong understanding of first aid, CPR and AED protocols and skills to teach clearly and concisely. Am motivated with a strong interest in healthcare and want the opportunity to work as a first aid trainer. Have a strong theoretical knowledge of first aid protocols. Caring individual with strong interpersonal, communication and social skills. Helped individuals and families get support and assistance through the health and social services system. Proactive in building empathetic relations with individuals across diverse cultural communities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Community volunteer

Lowland Search and Rescue
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current

Provide First Aid cover on events.

Assist with fundraising.

Help to raise awareness of search and rescue.

Use exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to effectively liaise with colleagues, management and service users.

Community volunteer

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
04.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
  • Promoted and adhered to health and safety policies within health services.
  • Applied Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) knowledge to maximise survival rates.
  • Executed well-informed critical decision-making in high-pressure situations.
  • Assessed individual situations and provided social counselling, applying quick decision-making skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of work and advice given to service users.
  • Briefed other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in concise handovers.

Community volunteer

St John Ambulance
Ossett, Wakefield
02.2021 - Current
  • Delivered first aid and medical attention as required at large-scale events.
  • Assessed casualty conditions to apply appropriate first aid treatments.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritised medical care accordingly.
  • Trained regularly to maintain excellent fitness levels to meet physical job demands.
  • Attended refresher courses in CPR, adult resuscitation and emergency scene management to comply with required training.
  • Maintained safe, secure environments through careful risk assessments.
  • Remained calm under pressure to professionally handle evolving emergency scenarios.
  • Documented injuries and treatment provided to maintain log records.
  • Administered medication to relieve patients' pain and discomfort.

Managing director

RA Sidebottom Roofing Ltd
Mexborough, Doncaster
04.2014 - Current
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
  • Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.

Volunteering leader

St John Ambulance
Wakefield
02.2021 - 04.2024

Organised and planned events.

Communicated and collaborated across multiple departments.

Liaised with customers to ensure successful event delivery.

Produced event plans and risk assessments for events.

Attended regular management meetings.

Dealt with a diverse range of people delegating and managing tasks on time.

Completed administration paperwork in line with policies and procedures.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Nursing

South Manchester School of Nursing
Manchester
08/1992 - 08/1995

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Fundraising
  • Community support
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • First Aid
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Customer care
  • Patient assessments
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • Fitness

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community volunteer

Lowland Search and Rescue
09.2023 - Current

Community volunteer

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
04.2023 - Current

Community volunteer

St John Ambulance
02.2021 - Current

Volunteering leader

St John Ambulance
02.2021 - 04.2024

Managing director

RA Sidebottom Roofing Ltd
04.2014 - Current

Higher National Diploma - Nursing

South Manchester School of Nursing
08/1992 - 08/1995
Amanda Garside