Megan- Louise Smith
Paramedic
Nottingham
Summary
I am a registered Paramedic with 6 years of Emergency medical clinical and private practice experience. Upon furthering my career path, I aim to complete a MSc degree in prescribing and critical care to support and develop my knowledge and practical skills. I am a highly motivated individual and strive for perfection. I am a natural leader and thrive on utilising my own initiative to support and guide others. I am an approachable individual and believe it is important to show care and compassion, and offer the ability to listen and guide people to the appropriate support service where necessary. Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the organisation, ensuring that all ambulances are properly staff, equipped and maintained to provide efficient and effective emergency medical services. Collaborates with other departments to develop and implement policies and procedures, monitor performance metrics, and identifies areas for improvement. Manages the scheduling of ambulance crews, coordinate with hospitals and other healthcare providers, and ensure compliance with regulator requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Central Medical Service
01.2022 - Current
- Providing excellent emergency care to the community
- Seeking the appropriate pathways for patients, utilising the JRCAL and EMAS pathway guidelines
- Providing specialist care and treatment in urgent and Emergency situations
- Assessing, treating, managing or referring, and where appropriate, conveying patients according to the nature and severity of their condition to alternative care pathways in line with the Trust's operational instructions.
Operations Supervisor
Central Medical Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the organisation, ensuring that all ambulances are properly staff, equipped and maintained to provide efficient and effective emergency medical services
- Collaborates with other departments to develop and implement policies and procedures, monitor performance metrics, and identifies areas for improvement
- Manages the scheduling of ambulance crews, coordinate with hospitals and other healthcare providers, and ensure compliance with regulator requirements.
Police Constable
Nottinghamshire Police
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Preventing crime by pursuing and bring justice to those whom break the law
- Helping and reassuring the community
- Responding to minor and serious across the Nottinghamshire area
- Supporting the emergency services with cases needing police presence
- Working multidisciplinary services utilising the JESIPS and METHANE where appropriate
- Responsible for upholding and maintaining law and legislation, implementing policy and procedures, whilst having a strong understanding of how to implement this in to work related issues
- Utilising my role to support vulnerable individuals and citizens within the Nottinghamshire area.
Paramedic
EMAS
01.2018 - 01.2021
- During my time working for East Midlands Ambulance Service, I was able to fast track and complete my Newly Qualified Portfolio within 11 months
- I successfully mentored multiple Student Technicians and Student Paramedics, supporting them throughout their studies, giving appropriate guidance where necessary
- Whilst working with EMAS, I gained a significant confidence in my own independent practice, making appropriate and difficult decisions during high pressured situations.
Paramedic
YAS
01.2018 - 01.2018
- During my time at YAS, I worked sufficiently through my NQP portfolio, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary agencies
- A key features that I was able to obtain while working under YAS was Cardioversion, Intubation and needle Cricothyroidotomy.
Medical Manager
Central Medical Services Event Based
- Over see medical events and ensure participating individuals are working with in their own scope of practice and up holding the CMS core values
- Ensuring staff are following heath and safety polices
- Ensuing the events are running smoothly while collaborating with external stake holders
- Ie Silverstone medical staff
- Participating in managerial meetings, while helping allocate roles to ensure event staff coverage.
Education
Dip HE PARAMEDIC PRACTICE -
Sheffield Hallam University
12.2018
EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 (HEALTH SCIENCE) -
College New College Nottingham
12.2016
Skills
- Modern methods of treatment and diagnostics
- Knowledge of the principles of paramedic practice
- Bases of pharmacology
- Devising Protocols for Paramedic Practices
- Knowledge of the rules of registration of medical records
- UK Law's and Legislation
- Peer support
- Decision-Making under pressure
Certification
- HCPC Paramedic, England, Nottingham, PA44610, 2024-10-31
- Award In Education & Training, 2024-01-01
- Operational & Tactical Commander, 2023-01-01
- IOSH, 2024-01-01
Timeline
Paramedic
Central Medical Service
01.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Central Medical Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
Police Constable
Nottinghamshire Police
01.2021 - 01.2022
Paramedic
EMAS
01.2018 - 01.2021
Paramedic
YAS
01.2018 - 01.2018
Dip HE PARAMEDIC PRACTICE -
Sheffield Hallam University
EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 (HEALTH SCIENCE) -
College New College Nottingham
Medical Manager
Central Medical Services Event Based
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