Connor Hynes Taft
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
I am a Paramedic with over 7 years of experience delivering both emergency and primary care to patients in an effective and efficient manner. I strive to perform my skills to the best of my ability whilst keeping within the NHS core values. My job has taught me how to communicate well in a stressful high paced environment whilst still remaining calm at all times. I strive to develop my skills further and gain more knowledge through CPD.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Practitioner
Coventry navigation 1 PCN
09.2023 - Current
- Assess and diagnose a wide range of patients for minor injuries and illnesses.
- Management of long-term health conditions, including developing and recording treatment plans.
- To avoid hospital conveyance for vulnerable service users.
- to carry out routine vaccinations for people of all ages.
- to work alongside other health and social care professionals, e.g. Nurses, GPs, and social prescribers.
Ambulance Paramedic
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2019 - Current
- Resuscitated and defibrillated patients as necessary, operating life-support equipment with thorough attention to detail.
- Liased with staff Members from other trusts such as Police and Hospital staff to ensure the patient received the most appropriate treatment
- Ensured that the ambulance was restocked and cleaned at all times.
- Engaged with members of the public to help highlight the importance of correct use off the emergency services
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritised medical care accordingly.
- recorded patient information in line with local/national policies and procedures including GDPR
- Refer patients to external services such as mental health teams and social workers
- mentored students and ensured they had sufficient skills to qualify as a paramedic
Bar Staff Member
The village
London
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Ensured the bar was cleaned and restocked to ensure a smooth operation even at the busiest times
- poured a variety of drinks for patrons
- Demonstrated friendly and approachable bar service, proactively anticipating customers' needs to provide personalised experience.
- ensured all drinks/food were accounted for against the bar tab at the end of my shift
- Ensured all patrons were safe and professionally dealt with any issues that could affect the customers safety
- Conducted ID checks in line with Challenge 25 rules and regulations.
Conference and Event Assistant
European Venous Forum
London
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Responded to guest questions about current facility events and future offerings.
- Helped guests locate bathrooms and food areas for enhanced service.
- booked the delegates and board members into the conference and advised them off the structure for the meeting
- Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm.
First Aider
St John's Ambulance
London
06.2012 - 09.2016
- I joined St John Ambulance as a cadet to learn first aid and various other skills.
- I reached the rank off Cadet Sergeant
- attended various courses in Leadership and mentoring training which allowed me to teach and lead fellow cadets
- Treated sports participants for minor cuts, wounds and abrasions.
- Responded to first aid incidents effectively while maintaining calm composure.
- attended various large events as a first aider including The London Marathon
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Health and social care
Coventry University
Coventry, COV2019
A-Levels - Maths
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2016
A-Levels - Physics
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2016
A-Levels - Chemistry
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2016
GCSEs - Biology
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - Chemistry
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - Physics
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - Maths
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - English Literature
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - English Language
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - Religious Education
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - Electronics
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
GCSEs - Geography
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, EAL2014
Skills
- Adult/Paedaitric/Neonatal advanced life support
- ECG analysis
- medication administration
- Level 3 certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Drving
- communication both via face to face and use of communication equipment such as Radios
- Trauma care
- patient assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- routine vaccination of adults and children
- management of long-term conditions
- interpreting blood test results at a basic level
Hobbies
- Listening to music
- gym
- golfer
Timeline
Paramedic Practitioner
Coventry navigation 1 PCN
09.2023 - Current
Bar Staff Member
The village
06.2019 - 08.2022
Ambulance Paramedic
West Midlands Ambulance Service
01.2019 - Current
Conference and Event Assistant
European Venous Forum
10.2018 - 10.2018
First Aider
St John's Ambulance
06.2012 - 09.2016
Foundation Degree in Science - Health and social care
Coventry University
A-Levels - Maths
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
A-Levels - Physics
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
A-Levels - Chemistry
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Biology
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Chemistry
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Physics
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Maths
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - English Literature
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - English Language
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Religious Education
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Electronics
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
GCSEs - Geography
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School