Caroline Mason
Gotham,Nottingham
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organised and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Specialist Practitioner
East Midlands Ambulance Service
Derby
09.2020 - Current
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
- Acquired informed consent before administering treatments or interventions.
- Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital resources.
- Applied Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) knowledge to maximise survival rates.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Prevented infection with rigorous hygiene and wound care procedures.
- Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
- Briefed other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in concise handovers.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Coached newly qualified paramedics and students on critical care.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Administered tests and medication to assess and stabilise patients in field or during transit.
- Shared medication knowledge to educate patients and help make better health decisions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Senior Clinical Educator
East Midlands Ambulance Service
Nottingham
07.2018 - Current
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Updated records and progress reporting to enhance accountability.
- Designed and evaluated Individual Learning Plans using person-centred approach.
- Managed pupil behaviour and set firm boundaries to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Tailored teaching styles to tutor students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Maximised student retention by providing inclusive, stimulating learning experiences with positive results.
- Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
- Employed diagnostic assessment tools to better understand student needs and capabilities.
- Taught students remotely through live video sessions on Zoom.
- Produced modules and adapted teaching resources for different learning styles.
- Set clear targets and delivered feedback to achieve student goals.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Prepared and presented reports, strategies and recommendations for consideration by senior management.
- Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
- Guided staff to bolster overall team performance, resilience and cohesion.
- Chaired strategic planning meetings, engaged stakeholders and managed internal and external relationships to support plan delivery.
Paramedic
East Midlands Ambulance Service
Derby
04.2005 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Briefed other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in concise handovers.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to verify proper operation.
- Administered tests and medication to assess and stabilise patients in field or during transit.
- Referred and discharged patients in hospital settings.
- Acquired informed consent before administering treatments or interventions.
- Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital resources.
- Operated emergency vehicles to safely transport patients.
- Prevented infection with rigorous hygiene and wound care procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09/2022 -
Master of Science - Advanced Professional Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 01/2016 - 07/2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Education
University of Derby
Derby 09/2012 - 06/2014
Foundation Degree in Science - Paramedic Science
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 04/2012 - 07/2012
PHTLS -
NAEMT
/2023 -
ALS -
RCUK
/2022 -
Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care -
ATACC
/2022 -
Wound Care and Suturing -
Nottingham University Hospital
Nottingham /2023 -
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medical history collection
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- High-pressure decision management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Intubation
- Medical records management
Languages
English
Native
British Sign Language
Beginner
Timeline
Specialist Practitioner
East Midlands Ambulance Service
09.2020 - Current
Senior Clinical Educator
East Midlands Ambulance Service
07.2018 - Current
Paramedic
East Midlands Ambulance Service
04.2005 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
Nottingham Trent University
09/2022 -
Master of Science - Advanced Professional Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
01/2016 - 07/2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Education
University of Derby
09/2012 - 06/2014
Foundation Degree in Science - Paramedic Science
Teesside University
04/2012 - 07/2012
PHTLS -
NAEMT
/2023 -
ALS -
RCUK
/2022 -
Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care -
ATACC
/2022 -
Wound Care and Suturing -
Nottingham University Hospital
/2023 -
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