Diligent ambulance services professional skilled in providing physical and mental emergency support. Calm and logical under pressure to accurately assess, diagnose and treat various clinical issues. Compassionate and professional for first-class patient care.
Work history
Emergency care assistant
South Western Ambulance Service
Bath, Wiltshire
2023.04 - Current
Carried out clinical procedures with precision and speed to meet emergency requirements.
Transferred patients safely between home, ambulance and clinical settings.
Used radio systems to communicate with emergency dispatch and hospital teams.
Administered management techniques and assisted with medication administration to relieve patients' pain and discomfort.
Provided prompt emergency response to accidents and emergencies.
Adhered to clinical and statutory guidelines for full medical compliance.
Assessed patients' vital signs to determine medical care required.
Retail sales assistant
Kitchen cookshop (now called PROCOOK)
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2017.09 - 2023.04
Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers.
Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
Clinical support worker
Kaddy Thomas
Clevedon, North Somerset
2020.07 - 2022.05
Executed clerical and administration duties ahead of deadlines to promote smooth workflow in small team.
Remained physically fit to meet manual handling requirements.
Handled non-clinical duties including dressing, toileting and feeding the patient.
Carried out assigned patient care tasks unsupervised and in line with company policies and procedures.
Developed patient independence through socialisation activities.
Maintained patient dignity throughout personal and intimate care.
Operated hoists and assistive technology safely for patients with mobility issues.
Healthcare assistant
Royal United Hospital
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2018.04 - 2019.03
Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
University of Northampton
Northampton
2019.09 - 2023.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Business BTEC
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Bristol
2016.09 - 2018.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Double Sports Development, Fitness and Coaching BTEC
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Bristol
2016.09 - 2018.05
GCSEs - Maths
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - English Language
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2015.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - biology
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - Physics
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - geography
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - drama
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - European Computer Driving Licence
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath
2015.09 - 2016.07
Skills
Critical decision-making skills
Quality assurance controls
Ambulance transport
Respiratory care assessment
Vital sign assessment
Emergency management
Field patient assessments
Verbal and written communication skills
Medication Administration
Patient care
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Patient privacy and confidentiality
Emergency response
Triaging
Pre-hospital care
Charting and clinical documentation
Medication administration
Medical history collection
Vital sign monitoring
High-pressure decision management
Patient assessments
IV insertion
Ambulance transfer
Timeline
Emergency care assistant
South Western Ambulance Service
2023.04 - Current
Clinical support worker
Kaddy Thomas
2020.07 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
University of Northampton
2019.09 - 2023.08
Healthcare assistant
Royal United Hospital
2018.04 - 2019.03
Retail sales assistant
Kitchen cookshop (now called PROCOOK)
2017.09 - 2023.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Business BTEC
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
2016.09 - 2018.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Double Sports Development, Fitness and Coaching BTEC
Emergency Care Assistant at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustEmergency Care Assistant at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust