Highly-motivated Paramedic with extensive experience supporting fast-paced primary and urgent care teams. Multi-skilled in assessment, diagnosis and treatment for safe, attentive patient assistance. Proactive and flexible for responsive support under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paramedic
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Enniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh
11.2021 - Current
Emergency Response:
Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention.
Safely drive and operate an ambulance or emergency vehicle to reach the scene.
Patient Assessment and Treatment:
Assess and prioritize patients' conditions, injuries, and vital signs.
Administer advanced life support treatments, including intravenous (IV) therapy, medication administration, and advanced airway management.
Medical Interventions:
Perform advanced medical procedures, such as cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and administering medications.
Interpret cardiac rhythms and make appropriate treatment decisions.
Trauma Care:
Provide care for trauma patients, including immobilization, wound management, and transportation to trauma centers when necessary.
Communication:
Maintain clear and effective communication with dispatchers, medical personnel, and receiving healthcare facilities.
Relay patient information and vital signs to the hospital and receiving medical staff.
Documentation:
Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and medical histories.
Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely and thorough manner.
Equipment Management:
Operate and maintain specialized medical equipment and monitor its functionality.
Ensure that the ambulance is properly stocked and ready for emergencies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Enniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh
11.2019 - 03.2021
Emergency Response:
Respond promptly to emergency calls and assess the scene to ensure safety.
Provide immediate care to stabilize patients, including administering CPR, controlling bleeding, and managing fractures.
Patient Assessment:
Evaluate and assess patients' medical conditions, injuries, and vital signs.
Gather medical histories and information from patients and bystanders
Medical Interventions:
Administer basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) treatments as needed.
Administer medications, oxygen, and intravenous (IV) fluids as directed by medical protocols
Medical Equipment Operation:
Operate and maintain medical equipment, such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, and ventilators.
Safely transport patients onto stretchers and into ambulances
Communication:
Maintain clear and effective communication with dispatchers, medical personnel, and receiving healthcare facilities.
Provide detailed patient information to emergency room staff.
Documentation:
Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and medical histories.
Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner.
Vehicle Maintenance:
Ensure that ambulances and emergency vehicles are clean, well-equipped, and properly maintained.
Perform routine checks and restock supplies as needed.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifeline Ambulance Service
Letterkenny , Donegal
11.2016 - 08.2018
Emergency Response:
Respond promptly to emergency calls and assess the scene to ensure safety.
Provide immediate care to stabilize patients, including administering CPR, controlling bleeding, and managing fractures
Patient Assessment:
Evaluate and assess patients' medical conditions, injuries, and vital signs.
Gather medical histories and information from patients and bystanders.
Medical Interventions:
Administer basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) treatments as needed.
Administer medications, oxygen, and intravenous (IV) fluids as directed by medical protocols.
Medical Equipment Operation:
Operate and maintain medical equipment, such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, and ventilators.
Safely transport patients onto stretchers and into ambulances.
Communication:
Maintain clear and effective communication with dispatchers, medical personnel, and receiving healthcare facilities.
Provide detailed patient information to emergency room staff
Documentation:
Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and medical histories.
Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner.
Vehicle Maintenance:
Ensure that ambulances and emergency vehicles are clean, well-equipped, and properly maintained.
Perform routine checks and restock supplies as needed.