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Benjamin Meakin

Oswestry,Shropshire

Summary

Highly skilled emergency medical professional with extensive expertise in rapid response coordination, haemorrhage control, and cardiac care. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making under pressure, effective communication with victims, and leadership in high-pressure scenarios. Proficient in trauma sensitivity, ethical medical practice, and disaster preparedness planning. Adept at patient assessment, oxygen administration, and automated external defibrillator operation. Committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and ensuring patient welfare through multidisciplinary teamwork and strategic planning. Career goal: To continue advancing skills in emergency response and contribute to improving patient outcomes in critical situations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

First responder

Nationwide Ambulance Service
Conwy , Wales
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular checks on emergency vehicle and equipment to ensure readiness for calls.
  • Maintained accurate records of each call, detailing incident and actions taken.
  • Followed strict protocols to handle hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
  • Liaised effectively with other emergency services for coordinated response efforts.
  • Demonstrated quick decision-making skills in time-sensitive situations, enhancing patient survival chances.
  • Handled emotionally charged situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Managed crowd control at accident sites, ensuring safety and access for medical personnel.
  • Administered first-aid treatment for immediate relief.
  • Collaborated closely with medical professionals for comprehensive patient care.
  • Operated emergency equipment with precision and accuracy.
  • Maintained calm during high stress situations, ensuring efficient response.
  • Trained new team members on protocols, improving overall team performance.
  • Provided comfort and reassurance to distressed individuals at scene.
  • Deescalated hostile or distressed individuals at scenes, promoting a safer environment.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers about situation updates and needs.
  • Reassured patients, friends and family members on scene.
  • Promptly completed documentation including first responder incident reports.
  • Delivered first aid and medical attention as required at large-scale events.
  • Assessed casualty conditions to apply appropriate first aid treatments.
  • Documented injuries and treatment provided to maintain log records.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritised medical care accordingly.
  • Supported events to provide safety and wellbeing of attendees.
  • Responded to incidents promptly while remaining calm in emergency situations.
  • Assessed patients' vital signs to determine medical care required.
  • Supported specialist paramedics in delivering emergency care.
  • Manoeuvred and positioned patients requiring medical intervention.
  • Remained calm under pressure to professionally handle evolving emergency scenarios.
  • Built professional relationships with customers for feelings of safety and trust.
  • Responded to safety concerns from members of public.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to maintain safe customer environments.
  • Clearly communicated establishment rules and regulations for continued compliance.
  • Worked outside in adverse weather conditions.
  • Issued warnings to patrons not complying with established rules.
  • Attended allocated station to support monitoring of open space.

Education

GCSEs - Plumbing

North Shropshire College
Shropshire
09.2022 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Rapid response coordination
  • Haemorrhage control
  • Cardiac care knowledge
  • Biohazard disposal understanding
  • Efficient resource utilisation
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Spinal immobilisation
  • Self-Control under stress
  • Lifting and moving patients
  • Triage techniques
  • Trauma sensitivity
  • Ethical medical practice
  • Disaster preparedness planning
  • Stress tolerance under pressure
  • Oxygen administration
  • Automated external defibrillator operation
  • Adaptable to shift work
  • Leadership in high-pressure scenarios
  • First aid proficiency
  • Basic cardiac life support
  • Calmness in emergencies
  • Effective communication with victims
  • Emergency Response
  • Tourniquet application
  • Ability to bandage patients
  • Patient assessment
  • Emotional resilience
  • Catastrophic bleeding management
  • Minor injury treatment
  • Wound dressing
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Ability to insert IV
  • CPR
  • Knowledge of defibrillation paddles
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Patient assessments
  • Airway management
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Moving and handling
  • Radio communication code proficiency
  • Quick decision-making
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Situational awareness
  • Calm under pressure
  • Basic life support
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Patient welfare management
  • Date checking medication
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles
  • Data recording
  • Trauma and casualty care
  • Incident reporting
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency first response
  • Clear communication
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Seizure management
  • Team player
  • Flexible
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Public speaking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Verbal communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Inventory control

Timeline

First responder

Nationwide Ambulance Service
05.2023 - Current

GCSEs - Plumbing

North Shropshire College
09.2022 - 05.2023
Benjamin Meakin