Holly Andrews
Oakham,Rutland
Summary
Healthcare professional with specialization in advanced military medical interventions and emergency response. Expertise includes paediatrics emergency care, wound dressing, suturing, triage, and advanced life support. Demonstrated leadership in healthcare settings with proficiency in casualty extraction and pre-hospital trauma life support. Focused on infection prevention and enhancing patient safety across diverse populations.
Offering strong foundational skills in emergency medical care, patient assessment, and basic life support. Knowledgeable about teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Ready to use and develop medical expertise, communication, and leadership skills in a paramedic role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Combat medical technician
HM Forces
Chester
2022.11 - Current
- Implemented hygiene standards to prevent outbreak of diseases.
- Conducted routine health checks.
- Performed physical exams to assess soldier's fitness levels before deployments.
- Coordinated patient transfers between different military facilities for patient treatments.
- Delivered high standard healthcare despite extreme weather conditions or limited resources.
- Instructed troops on basic self-care and preventative measures against diseases common in deployment area.
- Managed supplies in a military hospital setting, ensuring availability of essential items at all times.
- Managed medical records of personnel, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Advised superiors on health risks associated with deploying in specific locations and working as a team to maintain combat capabilities.
- Collaborated with other medical staff to provide coordinated care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Applied Battlefield advanced trauma life support (BATLS) and Advanced life support (ALS) knowledge.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
- Briefed other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in handovers.
- Prevented infection with effective hygiene and wound care procedures.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency.
- Utilised mobility aids to prevent further damage to patients involved in accidents.
- Operated weaponry and communication systems.
Waitress assistant
The Boatman
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
2021.10 - 2022.09
- Collaborated with team to provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Prepared hot beverages for customers on demand, increasing overall satisfaction rate.
- Managed cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate billing process for customers.
- Followed health regulations whilst handling food, promoting safe practices.
- Checked customers' identities to ensure they met age requirements for purchase of alcohol,.
- Helped seat guests upon arrival, leading to a welcoming atmosphere.
- Enhanced dining experience through friendly interaction with customers.
- Worked closely with kitchen staff members to understand dietary needs of specific clients.
- Maintained cleanliness in serving and dining area for hygienic environment.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics
AQA
GCSEs - English Language
AQA
Level 4 equivalent (Military) - Combat Medical Technician Class 1
Defence Medical Academy
Lichfeild BATLS - Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support
Defence Medical Academy
Lichfield, StaffordshireLevel 3 (RQF) - First Aid at Work
Defence medical Academy
ALS - Advanced Life Support
Defence Medical Academy
Skills
- Advanced medical interventions
- Field sanitation techniques
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Triage proficiency
- Advanced life support
- Casualty extraction techniques
- Pre-Hospital trauma life support
- Haemorrhage control techniques
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Running
- Spending time/doing activities with my dog
Accomplishments
Selected to mentor and support newly qualified medics entering the Army, providing guidance, clinical supervision and role modelling of professional standards. Gained extensive experience working across military medical centres, dealing with Primary health care and dealing with civilian hospitals throughout the uk, developing a broad clinical skill set.
Also deployed within Role 2 enhanced and Role 3 field hospital environments, contributing to patient care in deployment settings, including assisting with medical evacuation and casualty transfer procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Languages
English
Native
Certification
BATLS - 12/03/25
CMT Full Validation - 21/03/25
Combat Health Duties - 31/10/24
Cold Injury Training - 10/04/25
Defence trainer (Phase 3) - 25/01/25
Joint England and Wales Enhanced with Barred List - 26/10/24 Valid until- 25/10/27
First Aid at Work Level 3 - 08/12/2023
Timeline
Combat medical technician
HM Forces
2022.11 - Current
Waitress assistant
The Boatman
2021.10 - 2022.09
GCSEs - Mathematics
AQA
GCSEs - English Language
AQA
Level 4 equivalent (Military) - Combat Medical Technician Class 1
Defence Medical Academy
BATLS - Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support
Defence Medical Academy
Level 3 (RQF) - First Aid at Work
Defence medical Academy
ALS - Advanced Life Support
Defence Medical Academy