Joanna McDowell
Woodford Green,City of London
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in medication administration, charting and clinical documentation, and infection control. Proficient in vital sign assessment, IV fluid replacement, and patient assessments, with advanced skills in paediatrics and critical decision-making. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and sound clinical assessment abilities, ensuring compliance with record-keeping standards. Committed to delivering high-quality care through knowledge of pharmacology and basic life support techniques.
Highly-motivated 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
2023
2023
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paramedic Prescriber- GP Surgery
SHR Recruitment
London
- Island Surgery - Isle of Dogs – Oct 2022 to date – see & treat GP patients with minor illness, prescribing medication, dressings, blood clinic, order blood tests, take blood, treat minor injuries, suturing, referring to Consultants, Specialities, treating children 1 yrs and above. Some experience of x-rays. Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Administered medications in accordance with established protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Working in GP surgery seeing & treating adults and children, prescribing medication
Paramedic Prescriber - GP Surgeries
Hallam Medical Recruitent Agency
Leicester
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Covered 5 GP surgery roles in Leicestershire villages as GP holiday cover.
- Seeing and treating illness & injuries, prescribing medication.
Paramedic Prescriber _ Urgent Care Center
SHR Recruitment
Corby, Northants
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Treating patient with injuries, wounds, broken bones. Seeing patient in all aspects of minor illness and prescribing antibiotics when appropriate.
- Suturing wounds, ordering X-rays for Minor injuries, arms, hands, ankles, long bones, selecting splints/boots/crutches. Wound care, dressing changes, suture removal.
Paramedic practitioner
Hallam Medical Recruitment
Leicester
03.2017 - 01.2019
Leicester Royal Infirmary – See & Treat – Minor Illness – ongoing from April 2019.
Nottingham Urgent Care Centre, PC24 Kingsmill Hospital-ongoing See & treat, face to face consultations, minor illness. 2018/2019
Horsefair Surgery, Banbury – Home Visiting 2017 - 6 months
Taking bloods, patient review/assessment, hospital admissions.
Visiting Care Homes, face to face assessment for the elderly.
Derby Urgent Care – 2015- to 2017
Face to face consultations. See & Treat
Minor Injuries
Minor Illness
Suturing / wound closure / dressings
Urine analysis
Taking bloods/processing results
- Conducted thorough patient evaluations to identify urgent medical issues and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Participated regularly in professional development courses staying abreast of latest medical advancements.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
Education
Independent & Supplementary Prescribing -
Coventry University
Coventry 09.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Care Practitioner Illness & Injury
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 05.2015 - 06.2016
Advanced Physical Assessment & Consultation Skills -
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2016 - 03.2017
Foundation Degree in Science - Scince in Professional Practice (Pre-Hospital Care)
University of Northampton
Northampton 09.2013 - 08.2014
In House Training - Two Shires Ambulance Service - Front Line Emergency Paramedic
Ambulance Paramedic
07.1998 - 07.1998
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Record-keeping compliance
- Vital sign assessment
- IV fluid replacement
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced [Type] skills
- [Type] medication administration
- Administering medications
- Critical decision-making skills
- Blood sample collection
- Triaging
- Sound clinical assessment
- Paediatrics
- Excellent communication skills
- Medical history collection
- Basic life support
- Knowledge of pharmacology
- Injury - suturing/dressings
Timeline
Paramedic Prescriber - GP Surgeries
Hallam Medical Recruitent Agency
07.2022 - 08.2022
Paramedic Prescriber _ Urgent Care Center
SHR Recruitment
01.2019 - 02.2022
Independent & Supplementary Prescribing -
Coventry University
09.2018 - 11.2019
Paramedic practitioner
Hallam Medical Recruitment
03.2017 - 01.2019
Advanced Physical Assessment & Consultation Skills -
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Care Practitioner Illness & Injury
University of Wolverhampton
05.2015 - 06.2016
Foundation Degree in Science - Scince in Professional Practice (Pre-Hospital Care)
University of Northampton
09.2013 - 08.2014
In House Training - Two Shires Ambulance Service - Front Line Emergency Paramedic
Ambulance Paramedic
07.1998 - 07.1998
Paramedic Prescriber- GP Surgery
SHR Recruitment