Joshua Mackenzie
Heswall,Wirral
Summary
I am an easy-going, reliable hard-worker, with excellent initiative and interpersonal skills, which I am experienced at implementing in high-pressure environments and emergencies. I thrive as part of a dynamic and highly trained team, forming close bonds with crewmates and enjoying the opportunity for leadership, problem solving and being led. I would consider myself very productive and approachable, a happy, safe and keen worker and always looking to improve. I am very motivated with strong communication skills to meet demands of fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Paramedic
Spark UK Medical LTD
Bromborough, Wirral
2022.03 - Current
- Providing the highest level of medical care in the pre-hospital setting, maintaining accurate patient records and contributing towards the provision of seamless healthcare services.
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families during distressing events, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best care is provided.
- Carrying out advanced life support techniques, administering medication and controlled drugs and utilising key moving and handling techniques.
- Managing complex medical scenarios liaising and working closely with other emergency services personnel to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the public.
- Operating and maintaining ambulance equipment .
- Participating in continued professional development.
Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Isleworth, Greater London
2020.03 - 2022.03
- Responding to 999 emergency calls within the NHS trust in a busy metropolitan area, attending patients with complex issues varying from mental health issues and chronic medical conditions to acute trauma and rescue situations.
- Maintaining accurate patient records to assist with administration of medications, clinical and safety advice and seamless handover to hospital resources.
- Working hard as part of a multidisciplinary team, at times leading the team and other times working under advanced clinicians to promote the safety and wellbeing of our patients.
- Upholding professional standards of practice in compliance with local health regulations and laws.
- Executing well-informed critical decision making in high pressure situations.
Senior health care worker
Bupa
Wimbeldon, Greater London
2019.10 - 2020.03
- Delivery high quality patient care, assisting with personal care, administration of prescribed medication and providing comfort and friendship during their daily life.
- Ensuring a clean and safe environment, maintaining infection control standards.
- Conducting risk assessments around the care home, reducing potential hazards for patients and promoting their safety.
- Managing challenging behaviour and ensuring a calm atmosphere.
- Improving patient comfort by providing daily personal care tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
St Georges University of London
London 2016.09 - 2019.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing and Allied Health Studies
Wirral Met College
Birkenhead 2015.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels - Biology, Spanish, Geography
Pensby High School
Pensby, Wirral 2012.09 - 2014.07
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Spanish, Biology, Physics, Geography, History
Pensby High School
Pensby, Wirral 2007.09 - 2012.07
Skills
- Focused and high pressure decision making
- Advanced life support
- Rapid extrication and rescue
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork
- Rapid assessment and triage procedures
- Trauma handling and immobilisation
- Blue Light Driving and C1 License
- Crisis communication
Affiliations
- Hiking, camping and climbing all across the country.
- Spending time with family and friends.
- Travelling and driving.
- Collectable card games and events
Certification
C1 driving license,
CERAD advanced blue light driving course.
Manchester Triage System tutor,
TRiM assessor for risk assessment of colleagues exposed to potentially traumatic events.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic
Spark UK Medical LTD
2022.03 - Current
Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2020.03 - 2022.03
Senior health care worker
Bupa
2019.10 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
St Georges University of London
2016.09 - 2019.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing and Allied Health Studies
Wirral Met College
2015.09 - 2016.07
A-Levels - Biology, Spanish, Geography
Pensby High School
2012.09 - 2014.07
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Spanish, Biology, Physics, Geography, History
Pensby High School
2007.09 - 2012.07