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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
09.2021 - 04.2025

Ambulance care assistant

Bristol Ambulance EMS
Bristol, City of Bristol
06.2020 - 09.2021

Barista

Costa coffee
Bristol, Bristol
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • 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
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • 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
06.2016 - 06.2017

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Advancing Practice

University of the West of England
Bristol
09.2024 - 03.2025

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
09.2024 - 03.2025

Paramedic

Bristol Ambulance Service EMS
09.2021 - 04.2025

Ambulance care assistant

Bristol Ambulance EMS
06.2020 - 09.2021

Barista

Costa coffee
06.2018 - 06.2020

Pharmacy dispensing assistant

Old school pharmacy
06.2017 - 06.2018

Store assistant

Co-operative Food
06.2016 - 06.2017

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
KATIE SEWARD