Kim Nieuwenhuizen
London,Greater London
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in clinical decision making, effective communication, and advanced life support. Demonstrates proficiency in remote assessment and triage, risk assessment, and fostering teamwork abilities. Recognised for strong leadership qualities and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes in healthcare settings. Dedicated to leveraging skills to enhance patient care and safety while contributing to organisational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Hanwell, Ealing
2020.05 - Current
- Provision of emergency care, including BLS/ALS and other life saving intervention
- Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital resources
- Collaborated with emergency response teams for efficient patient management during high-stress situations
- Mentored junior staff from a variety of backgrounds and roles
- Compliance with internal and national audit as well as ongoing CPD
Mental Health Paramedic (secondment)
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Collaborated with Registered Mental Health professional's to respond to a variety of Mental Health complaints
- Experience with assessment and management of mental health conditions
- Participated in joint decision making and risk assessments
- Use of Mental Capacity Act and Section 136.
Clinical Advisor Paramedic (secondment)
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Waterloo, City of London
2024.07 - Current
- Telephone and video remote triage and assessment to determine appropriate care
- Experience with MTS, CAD, Cleric systems.
- Provision of advice and symptom management over telephone
- Extensive use of alternative care pathways and referral options
Fast Response Unit Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Hanwell, Ealing
2023.08 - Current
- Solo responder to exclusively category 1 incidents, achieving a timely response to initiate care
- Maintain a leadership role and demonstrate scene management abilities
- Appropriate time management and task prioritisation in time-critical situations
Operational Placement Centre Mentor
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Hanwell, Ealing
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' performance
- Enhanced mentee self-awareness by facilitating constructive feedback sessions
- Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalised guidance
Education
Bachelor of Paramedicine -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia 2017.01 - 2020.04
High School Education -
Braemar College
Macedon, Australia 2010.01 - 2016.11
Skills
- Clinical Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Advanced Life Support
- Remote Assessment and triage
- Risk assessment
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork abilities
Certification
- Blue light driver with 5 years experience without incident
- Safeguarding level 3 qualification
- Practice placement educator
Work Experience
Ambulance Victoria - Student Paramedic
- Ballarat, Sunbury, Woodend, Romsey, Bendigo
- 360 hours of student placement completed from 2017-2020 in a variety of settings ranging from rural to metropolitan
References
- Jayleen Roberts, Clinical Team Manager, London Ambulance Service, +4479019768, jayleen.robers@nhs.net
- Danielle Brough, Clinical Team Navigator, London Ambulance Service, +44788453779, danielle.brough@nhs.net
- Kieran Briscoe, Mental Health Team Manager, London Ambulance Service, +447385005675, kieran.briscoe@nhs.net
Timeline
Clinical Advisor Paramedic (secondment)
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2024.07 - Current
Mental Health Paramedic (secondment)
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2024.01 - 2024.07
Operational Placement Centre Mentor
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2023.10 - 2023.12
Fast Response Unit Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2023.08 - Current
Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
2020.05 - Current
Bachelor of Paramedicine -
Australian Catholic University
2017.01 - 2020.04
High School Education -
Braemar College
2010.01 - 2016.11