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Ivan Ferreira

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

Reliable Paramedic with excellent initiative and prioritisation skills offers experience in high-pressure emergency care. Clinically and productive under pressure for safe, reliable patient support. Dynamic and motivated with strong communication skills in various languages to meet demands of fast-paced environments. I consider myself with a good initiative and work ethic for the Paramedic role. I can easily adapt myself in new environments and make new relationships with work collogues. Dynamic and keen to go the extra mile for our patients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Newly Qualified Paramedic

South Central Ambulance Service
Bicester, Oxfordshire
06.2023 - Current
  • Respond to Urgent & Emergency calls.
  • Monitored patient status during ambulance transport.
  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
  • Assess patients with and without capacity and deliver the most appropriate care.
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
  • Referred and discharged patients in pre-hospital settings, working alongside with Clinical Care Pathways available.
  • Administer a wide range of medications in Urgent & Emergency situations when required.
  • Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital resources.
  • Operated emergency vehicles to safely transport patients.

Emergency Care Assistant

South Central Ambulance Service
Bicester, Oxfordshire
02.2018 - 06.2023
  • Assist Paramedics in a wide range of Urgent and & Emergency calls.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Adhered to clinical and statutory guidelines for full medical compliance.
  • Assessed patients' vital signs to determine medical care required.
  • Drove emergency vehicles professionally for secure patient and equipment transportation.
  • Manoeuvred and positioned patients requiring medical intervention.
  • Attended large events requiring on-site critical care provisions.
  • Observed patient conditions to adapt care and medication to suit.
  • Use systems to communicate with emergency dispatch and hospital teams.
  • Transported patients safely and securely to hospital facilities.
  • Detailed care and treatment provided for accurate patient records.

Ambulance Care Assistant

South Central Ambulance Service
Bicester, Oxfordshire
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Help with any type of patients, despite age and conditions to make their appointments in hospitals or discharges to their home/care home in a safely manner.
  • Undertake risk assessments to safely carry patients under manual handling guidelines.
  • Cleaned vehicle daily to comply with Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
  • Performed daily visual inspection of ambulances for defects and damage.
  • Protected, promoted and safeguarded welfare for children and vulnerable adults.

Hospital Portering Staff Member

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Collected and disposed of healthcare and hazardous waste in line with strict policies.
  • Transferred patients safely between wards to receive treatment and their confidential notes.
  • Cleaned and disinfected used equipment from wheelchairs to portering chairs.
  • Assisted and reacted in unforeseen circumstances or in event of emergency situations.
  • Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs in line with hospital policies and correct manual handling techniques.
  • Responded to cardiac arrests and provided trolley and supporting equipment for such incidents.
  • Brought and collected medical gases to different departments and wards.
  • Collect and deliver emergency bloods in varies different types of situations.

Firefighter

Bombeiros Sapadores De Leiria
Leiria, Portugal
04.2011 - 05.2015
  • Respond to any Emergency situations such as House Fires, Rural Fires, Search and Rescue or Floadings.
  • Recorded violations of fire codes or ordinances and recommended corrective action.
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with regulations.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires, locating and eliminating hot spots to prohibit flaring or rekindling.
  • Perform daily basis training, physical activities to be able to effectively respond to any type of Emergencies.
  • Educated public and community on fire safety and prevention methods to increase awareness.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Checked equipment placement and tested operation of fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine

University of Cumbria
Carlisle
04.2021 - 04.2023

Skills

  • High-pressure decision management
  • Pre-hospital care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Medical history collection
  • Medical records management

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Advanced

Timeline

Newly Qualified Paramedic

South Central Ambulance Service
06.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine

University of Cumbria
04.2021 - 04.2023

Emergency Care Assistant

South Central Ambulance Service
02.2018 - 06.2023

Ambulance Care Assistant

South Central Ambulance Service
04.2017 - 02.2018

Hospital Portering Staff Member

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
10.2015 - 02.2017

Firefighter

Bombeiros Sapadores De Leiria
04.2011 - 05.2015
Ivan Ferreira