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James Speight

Summary

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.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - EMT

Irish ambulance training institute
Letterkenny
01.2015 - 01.2017

GCSEs - Math, Science, geography, PE, English

Erne Integrated College
Enniskillen
09.2011 - 06.2012

Foundation Degree in Science - Paramedic Practice

Ulster University
Belfast
01.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Practice

University of Cumbria
Online
04.2023 -

Skills

  • Patient management
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • High-pressure decision management
  • IV insertion
  • Triaging
  • Care plan adherence
  • Medical history collection
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Patient assessments
  • Emergency response
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Intubation
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Pre-hospital care
  • Medical records management
  • Charting and clinical documentation

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Practice

University of Cumbria
04.2023 -

Paramedic

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
11.2021 - Current

Foundation Degree in Science - Paramedic Practice

Ulster University
01.2021 - 11.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
11.2019 - 03.2021

Emergency Medical Technician

Lifeline Ambulance Service
11.2016 - 08.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - EMT

Irish ambulance training institute
01.2015 - 01.2017

GCSEs - Math, Science, geography, PE, English

Erne Integrated College
09.2011 - 06.2012
James Speight