Claire Gunn
Wick,Caithness
Summary
Reliable Paramedic with excellent initiative and prioritisation skills offers experience in high-pressure emergency care. Clinically-sound and productive under pressure for safe, reliable patient support. Dynamic and motivated with strong communication skills to meet demands of fast-paced environments. CPD is very important to me to maintain high quality, current patient centred care. I have over 10 years experience in caring roles using these experiences to better my practice as a paramedic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Scottish Ambulance Service
Wick, Caithness
02.2023 - Current
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities staying updated on latest paramedic practices.
- Administered immediate medical care to critically injured patients, ensuring their stability for transportation.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams for efficient patient management during high-stress situations.
- Operated and maintained ambulance equipment, guaranteeing readiness for immediate use.
- Conducted detailed assessments of patients' conditions upon arrival at an incident scene, aiding in appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing towards the provision of seamless healthcare services.
- Demonstrated competent use of advanced life support equipment; contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Promoted community safety through public education on first-aid and preventive health measures.
- Upheld professional standards of practice in compliance with local health regulations and laws.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital resources.
- Drove emergency vehicles professionally for secure patient and equipment transportation.
Ambulance technician
Scottish Ambulance Service
Thurso, Caithness
11.2018 - 02.2023
Healthcare support worker
NHS Highland
Wick, Caithness
07.2013 - 11.2018
Call centre agent
BT
Thurso, Caithness
10.2009 - 07.2013
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 08.2021 - 02.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Ambulance Technicians at SCQF Level 7
Scottish Ambulance Academy
Elgin 11.2018 - 02.2020
Skills
- Emergency medical care
- Advanced life support
- Basic life support
- Trauma management
- Patient assessment
- Defibrillator usage
- Airway management techniques
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Infection control practices
- Medical equipment operation
- ECG interpretation
- Wound dressing proficiency
- IV insertion
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Spinal immobilisation technique
- Emergency ambulance driving
- Clinical documentation
- Stress tolerance
- Compassionate communication
- Focused decision making
- Resiliency under pressure
- Drug Administration
- Mental health support
- Paediatric care
- Sepsis recognition
- Stroke identification
- Cardiac arrest management
- Fracture stabilisation
- Burn treatment
- Patient confidentiality
- Multitasking in emergencies
- Patient assessments
- Intubation
- Medical history collection
- Pre-hospital care
- Radio communication
Certification
HCPC Registration number: PA057386
Timeline
Paramedic
Scottish Ambulance Service
02.2023 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice
Glasgow Caledonian University
08.2021 - 02.2023
Ambulance technician
Scottish Ambulance Service
11.2018 - 02.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Ambulance Technicians at SCQF Level 7
Scottish Ambulance Academy
11.2018 - 02.2020
Healthcare support worker
NHS Highland
07.2013 - 11.2018
Call centre agent
BT
10.2009 - 07.2013
HCPC Registration number: PA057386
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