KATIE SEWARD
Weston-Super-Mare
Summary
Focused Paramedic experienced in high-quality patient care through evidence-based practice. Advised on and delivered most practical, best value treatments through enhanced assessment and triage. Responds to patient needs through fast, appropriate response for safe, compliant emergency services. I have often provided strong mentorship support for my colleagues and show strong leadership in my current role. I have plenty of transferable skills which will adapt well in a primary care environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Paramedic
Bristol Ambulance Service EMS
Bristol, City of Bristol
2021.09 - 2025.04
Ambulance care assistant
Bristol Ambulance EMS
Bristol, City of Bristol
2020.06 - 2021.09
Barista
Costa coffee
Bristol, Bristol
2018.06 - 2020.06
- Worked as part of a team to efficiently deliver on friendly service and quality product
- I was responsible for training new employees on how to use the coffee machine, tills, customer service and closing the store
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas for immaculate cafe conditions
- Built and nurtured customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences
- Input customer orders into ticketing system and noted special restrictions or choice
- Adapt quickly to produce quality coffees under high pressure and demand
Pharmacy dispensing assistant
Old school pharmacy
Bristol, Bristol
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Assisted with dispensing duties during busy periods to aid pharmacy workflow
- Stored drugs in line with temperature and security requirements
- Verified patient exemption statuses to avoid fines
- Consulted senior pharmacy staff for additional advice on complex patient health queries
- Monitored and ordered pharmacy supplies to meet customer demand
Store assistant
Co-operative Food
Bristol, Bristol
2016.06 - 2017.06
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Advancing Practice
University of the West of England
Bristol 2024.09 - 2025.03
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
University of Portsmouth
BTEC Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
SGS college
BTEC Extended Diploma - Animal Management
SGS college
GCSEs - undefined
Downend School
Skills
- Emergency management
- Advanced examination skills and diagnostic reasoning
- Time management in primary care
- Approachable and friendly
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical records management
- High-pressure decision management
- IV insertion
- Administering medication
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medical history collection
- Triaging
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Care plan adherence
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- IV fluid replacement
- Pre-hospital care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient management
- Mentorship
- Adult ALS and Paediatric ALS
Accomplishments
- Honours Degree
- Geography C
- Drama B
- Music B
- Additional Science B
- Textiles B
- English C
- Maths C
- I raised £2500 for Mind (mental health charity) by running the London Marathon in 2023.
- I used to volunteer for a youth programme called 'Life Skills' which taught children how to cross roads, call 999, and stay safe in city environments.
- I have my CERAD blue light certificate in advanced and emergency driving.
Timeline
Postgraduate Certificate - Advancing Practice
University of the West of England
2024.09 - 2025.03
Paramedic
Bristol Ambulance Service EMS
2021.09 - 2025.04
Ambulance care assistant
Bristol Ambulance EMS
2020.06 - 2021.09
Barista
Costa coffee
2018.06 - 2020.06
Pharmacy dispensing assistant
Old school pharmacy
2017.06 - 2018.06
Store assistant
Co-operative Food
2016.06 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
University of Portsmouth
BTEC Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
SGS college
BTEC Extended Diploma - Animal Management
SGS college
GCSEs - undefined
Downend School