Amy Roche
Liverpool ,Merseyside
Summary
Experienced paramedic with a strong background in advanced clinical decision making and managerial experience as an acting senior paramedic. Proficient in advanced medical terminology, ECG interpretation, and remote telephone triaging/advice. Demonstrates exceptional skills in trauma sensitivity, stress tolerance, and cultural awareness. Adept at advanced airway management, wound care, and defibrillation techniques. Committed to mentoring and developing future healthcare professionals while maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure. Career goals include further enhancing clinical diagnosis/examination expertise and contributing to innovative patient care solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paramedic
North West Ambulance Service
Liverpool, Merseyside
11.2017 - Current
- Assess patients' conditions quickly and accurately at the scene.
- Provide basic and advanced life support , including airway management, defibrillation, IV access, medication administration, and ECG interpretation.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bleeding control, wound care, and other critical interventions.
- Conduct detailed patient assessments using clinical judgement and diagnostic tools.
- Determine the severity of a patient’s condition and prioritise care.
- Make decisions about the appropriate level of care and transport. Whether that be to a local emergency department or community care pathways
- Stabilise patients for transport to hospitals or appropriate facilities.
- Safely operate ambulances or coordinate with drivers to ensure efficient travel.
- Continuously monitor and care for patients during transport
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and bystanders.
- Relay critical patient information to receiving medical staff at hospitals.
- Coordinate and communicate with other emergency services
- Accurately document patient care, vital signs, interventions, and responses.
- Complete incident reports and legal documentation as required.
- Check, clean, and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
- Ensure ambulances are fully stocked, fuelled, and ready for deployment.
- Keep certifications/CPD up to date
- Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices.
- Participate in community education and prevention programmes.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during distressing events, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Provide support during public health emergencies or mass casualty events.
- Acquired informed consent before administering treatments or interventions.
- Stabilised injured and unwell patients to prepare for transport to medical facilities.
Senior paramedic (acting)
North West Ambulance Service
Liverpool, Merseyside
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide expert-level pre-hospital emergency care, including advanced life support.
- Make complex clinical decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Manage critically ill or injured patients with advanced interventions (e.g., advanced airway management, drug administration).
- Lead and coordinate paramedic teams during emergency calls.
- Supervise, mentor, and support newly qualified paramedics/student paramedics and members of staff
- Ensure adherence to protocols, standards, and best practices during patient care.
- Deliver training sessions and clinical education to paramedics and other emergency staff.
- Support continuous professional development within the team.
- Conduct skills assessments and competency checks.
- Assist in planning and managing shifts, resources, and equipment.
- Support incident command during large-scale emergencies or major incidents.
- Liaise with other emergency services and hospital staff to facilitate patient care and handover
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of patient care and incidents.
- Investigate and report on incidents, near misses, or clinical concerns.
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical guidelines and operational procedures.
- Keep updated with evolving medical standards, protocols, and technology.
Complex care support worker
Total Community Care
Liverpool, Merseyside
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Help with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
- Assist with bowel and bladder management (e.g., catheter care, bowel routines/manual evacuation).
- Support mobility and transfers using hoists, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Perform skin care to prevent pressure sores (pressure area checks and repositioning).
- Manage ventilators or respiratory support if the patient has high-level spinal cord injuries
- Tracheotomy change/care
- Administer medications under guidance from healthcare professionals.
- Monitor for complications like autonomic dysreflexia, infections, or UTIs.
- Prepare meals based on dietary needs and preferences.
- Assist with feeding if the individual has limited hand function.
- Monitor hydration and nutrition intake.
- Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.
- Support the person’s mental well-being and independence.
- Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.
- Communicate with healthcare professionals, therapists, and family members.
- Advocate for the person’s needs in healthcare, social care, or community settings.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and changes in condition.
- Recognise signs of medical emergencies related to spinal cord injuries (e.g., Autonomic Dysreflexia, respiratory distress).
- Act quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Have up-to-date training in CPR and first aid, especially in spinal cord injury-specific scenarios.
Performance analyst
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool, Merseyside
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Interpreted data sets for actionable insights.
- Maintained knowledge of current industry practices, kept team up-to-date with latest trends.
- Streamlined reporting procedures for increased productivity and understanding.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented strategies by conducting post-implementation audits.
- Identified anomalies in market trends with advanced analytical tools.
- Conducted comprehensive research on industry standards, benchmarked company performance accordingly.
- Designed statistical models, enhanced business forecasting accuracy.
- Presented findings clearly and effectively, influenced strategic planning processes.
- Assessed risk factors using quantitative analysis tools, mitigated potential threats.
- Created reports to communicate findings to managerial staff.
- Liaised with other departments, ensured alignment of performance metrics across the organisation.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2021 - 07.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2006 - 05.2009
A-Levels -
Broughton Hall Sixth Form
Liverpool 09.2004 - 05.2006
GCSEs -
Broughton Hall High School
Liverpool 05.2004 - 07.2004
Skills
- Advanced Medical Terminology
- Ambulance Driving License
- Cultural awareness
- Advanced Clinical decision making
- ECG interpretation
- Remote Telephone triaging/advice
- Managerial experience as an Acting Senior paramedic
- Trauma Sensitivity
- Stress Tolerance
- Advanced Airway Management
- Calm Demeanour
- Wound Care
- Defibrillation techniques
- Mentoring Experience
- Clinical Diagnosis/Examination
Accomplishments
I enjoy maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle through regular exercise and outdoor activities. I’m particularly passionate about rock climbing and playing hockey, which help develop my teamwork, resilience, and focus under pressure. In my free time, I value spending quality time with family, friends, and my dog, which helps me stay grounded and balanced. I also have a strong interest in travel, as it allows me to explore new cultures, broaden my perspective, and adapt to new environments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior paramedic (acting)
North West Ambulance Service
04.2024 - 01.2025
Master of Science - Advanced Clinical Practice
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2021 - 07.2024
Paramedic
North West Ambulance Service
11.2017 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice
University of Central Lancashire
09.2015 - 08.2017
Complex care support worker
Total Community Care
04.2015 - 09.2015
Performance analyst
Liverpool Football Club
11.2009 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2006 - 05.2009
A-Levels -
Broughton Hall Sixth Form
09.2004 - 05.2006
GCSEs -
Broughton Hall High School
05.2004 - 07.2004
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